Indiana Insider Blog

There’s no better way to get up close with nature in the Indiana Dunes area than exploring the more than 70 miles of trails that wind through the National and State Park. There are a wide variety of trails, including... Read more

The fire tower at McCormick’s Creek State Park is back in business. Even though the original purpose is gone, the newly renovated structure offers an easy climb and beautiful views. History The fire tower fell into disrepair, closing in the... Read more

Canyons, Waterfalls, Swamps, Dunes and even an Abandoned Theme Park! Indiana’s hiking trails are as different as they are challenging. In 2019, the Indiana Department of Resources put together a list of 33 nominees to go head-to-head for the crown... Read more

Voting is open for Visit Indiana’s 2019 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign.  This year, voters can select the top Brewery, Hiking Trail and Main Street in Indiana. We enlisted the experts from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural of... Read more

Did you know? Indiana’s miles of trails are open in winter! Get a new perspective on Indiana’s outdoor treasures on a winter hike. Fewer people are wandering in the woods this time of year. Icicles glisten in the winter sunlight.... Read more

Holliday Park is an excellent nature park, jogging trail and picnic location located on the North side of Indianapolis not far from Butler University.  I recently discovered Holliday Park by volunteering through the volunteer center at Butler University.  While there,... Read more