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OCT 27

5 Reasons To Plan a 2022 Trip To Jellystone Park™ Barton Lake Now

By Visit Indiana
Who doesn’t love the great outdoors? Now that summer and fall are winding down; it’s time to start daydreaming about your 2022 travels. There’s a campground in Northern Indiana that offers activities far beyond what a day at the water... Read more
JUN 2

Hoosier National Forest 101: Hardin Ridge & Charles Deam Wilderness

By Chris Flook
The northern ‘section’ of the Hoosier National Forest, specifically the area just south of Brown County State Park and the forested area surrounding the eastern part of Lake Monroe, includes Hardin Ridge & Charles Deam Wilderness. Learn more about what... Read more
SEP 1

You'll Find Superb Outdoor Recreation on These 20 Indiana Lakes

By Visit Indiana
From boating and fishing to swimming and waterskiing, Indiana is an incredible place to spend a day on the lake. The Hoosier State is home to 100,000 acres of publicly owned lakes and 45 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that... Read more
JUL 14

Splash Into Fun With These 20 Water Activities in Indiana

By Visit Indiana
Summer is now in full swing which means longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time for fun in the sun. A dip in the pool is great, but why settle when you can take your water experience in Indiana a... Read more
JUL 7

Nature Exploration is Located Just Minutes From Downtown at Indy’s Eagle Creek Park

By Amy Lynch
When summer temperatures start to sizzle, Eagle Creek Park offers a breath of fresh air and plenty of fun ways to explore, including swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, ziplining, birdwatching, picnicking and more. Located in northwest Marion County and part... Read more
AUG 8

Potato Creek State Park: A Perfect Natural Escape in Northern Indiana

By Chris Flook
On a recent trip north, I had the opportunity to visit Potato Creek State Park, one of Indiana’s twenty-four state parks. I was attracted as much to the name as to the great hiking opportunities, wetland habitats, and biking trails.... Read more
JUN 4

Exploration Awaits at This Fish and Wildlife Area in Southeast Indiana

By Chris Flook
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 23 fish and wildlife areas! Whether your... Read more
JUL 23

The Calm of Mother Nature Awaits You at Tippecanoe River State Park

By Chris Flook
No matter where you are in the state of Indiana, you are always less than an hour away from an Indiana State Park. One of Northern Indiana’s best is Tippecanoe River State Park, a haven for canoes, kayaks, fishing, and... Read more
MAY 29

Attention Wanderers: Parke County's Peaceful Backroads Beckon To You

By Marilyn Culler
Looking for an easy place to explore for an afternoon? Parke County’s backroads, waterways and vistas are a wanderer’s paradise. GPS will help find Rockville or Marshall. But if you’re up for a little adventure, turn off the GPS and... Read more
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