Indiana Insider Blog

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

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

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

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

Indiana is blessed to have 25 state parks, 16 state forests, 10 state lakes, and numerous reservoirs, state recreational areas, and nature preserves. Although there are state parks for any time of year, my favorite time to visit Indiana’s natural... Read more

This blog was submitted by Jon Sutton of OutdoorEmpire.com. Taking your kids on their first fishing trip is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a little family bonding time. They’ll likely have a great time and you’ll form... Read more

Despite the prediction from our furry friend in Pennsylvania, every indication points to a warm, early spring in the state of Indiana. While our recent winter was mild for sure, there’s nothing better than being outdoors when the weather turns... 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

My job as a blogger for the Indiana Insider is to tell you about the great things there are to see and do in Indiana. Once in a while, I come across something so great that I’m tempted to keep... Read more