Indiana Insider Blog

The new Fairfield by Marriott® at Fair Oaks Farms now gives visitors the option to overnight at one of Indiana’s biggest agritourism destinations. Housing 99 rooms and suites to consider, the hotel’s soaring contemporary barn façade capped off with three... Read more

I’ve lived in Indiana my whole life and grew up with a corn field just outside the window of my childhood home. But recently I had the pleasure of experiencing the corn in a whole new way and honestly, it... Read more

I am no stranger to Eastern Southern Indiana or SoIN as they’ve started to refer to the area. I visited Clarksville and Starlight recently and was reminded why my family loves our “fruitful” trips to this beautiful area of the state.... Read more

Before we venture into Part 2 of our hunt for treasures in the South Shore area of Indiana, I should explain what the South Shore of Indiana is. This area serves residents in six counties in two states: Lake, Porter,... Read more

What food has been around for 2,000 years, was served to explorers Columbus and Cortez, and is still eaten in its original form today? Popcorn! As January 19 is National Popcorn Day, it’s a good time to share some trivia... Read more

Last year I visited Fair Oaks Farms with my family and you can learn all about the educational experience they offer here. But when I heard earlier this year that they were opening a new restaurant – The Farmhouse Restaurant... Read more

Yes, you read correctly … there is a shrimp farm in Indiana and I found it FASCINATING. I had the privilege to visit Fowler, Indiana (about 40 minutes northwest of Lafayette) and tour the RDM Shrimp Farm. We spent about... Read more

Like many people this time of year, my kids are pretty miserable with seasonal allergies. The runny noses, watery eyes, allergic cough. A few years ago, a vendor at the Zionsville Farmers’ Market suggested that eating locally-grown honey might help... Read more

When I told the kids we were going to a dairy farm on the last day of Spring Break last week, I was insistent that they wear old shoes. “We’re going to be walking around a farm; it will probably... Read more