Indiana Insider Blog

Explorers are blessed in Indiana with 32 state parks and lakes, 16 state forests, 1 national forest, 8 state fish hatcheries, one national park (and two national memorials), dozens of state nature preserves and 26 fish and wildlife areas! Whether your... Read more

There is never a bad time to take to the woods, and this nature preserve in Owen County is exactly the outdoor adventure you’ve been looking for! Green’s Bluff Nature Preserve Green’s Bluff Nature Preserve is a true Indiana treasure.... Read more

When most people think of Indiana’s unique natural landscapes, they might think of the hills of Southern Indiana, the canyons of Western Indiana and even the Indiana Dunes along Lake Michigan, but it is unlikely they think of swamp land.... Read more

A hooded crane, normally seen only in Asia, has been spotted at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) in Greene County, near Linton, Indiana. The bird’s Indiana location is about 7,000 miles from its traditional home range. Hooded cranes... Read more

Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Jill Vance: Jill Vance is the interpretive naturalist at Monroe Reservoir, the largest lake in the state of Indiana. She has worked for Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs since 2004. Her outdoor interests include... Read more

In so many ways, it’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since the tragedies of September 11. I remember hearing about the World Trade Center while heading out to my first class of the morning my senior year at Butler... Read more

Cypress Sunset in Indiana (Muscatatuck NWR) by Bernie Kasper Located just minutes east of Seymour, Muscatatuck National Wildlife Reserve (map) is a beautiful place to get away. Whether you love to fish, hunt, hike or just enjoy some wildlife-viewing, Muscatatuck... Read more

This past Tuesday, I had the chance to ride Conner Prairie’s 1859 Balloon Voyage as they got ready for the inaugural family flights this first weekend in June. I rode 350 feet in the air with a couple Conner Prairie... Read more

The greater Richmond area has many FREE attractions and is bursting with deals for you to take advantage of this Spring! Kids and adults alike adore Veach’s Toy Store which has been in business since 1938, they carry everything from... Read more