Indiana Insider Blog

One of my favorite places to visit and stay in Indiana is the West Baden Springs Hotel in Orange County. While the nearby French Lick Springs Hotel draws visitors for their splendid casino and restaurant scene, I’m drawn to the... Read more

If you love covered bridges, they’re even more beautiful in the snow! A Saturday snowfall is perfect timing for two girls to get out with our cameras and explore the covered bridges of Parke County! We left in the dark... Read more

Whether you’re a history buff, or just an avid fan of Hoosier heritage, the Dunham House an hour north of Indianapolis is worth the trip. Home to early Hoosier farmers and politicians, the House has a special connection to the... Read more

The most popular jack-o’-lantern pumpkin is the Howden pumpkin. The pumpkin was developed in the 1960s by Massachusetts farmer John Howden. Today, granddaughter LaDawn and husband Kevin Priebe raise Howden pumpkins at Priebe’s Pumpkin Patch. These Howden Halloween beauties grow... Read more

Summer is the perfect time to visit an Indiana prairie, as they are lush with wildflowers, grasses and butterflies, and Vermillion County in western Indiana has a beautiful remnant of bygone days! One-acre Smith Cemetery Prairie, two miles southwest of Perrysville,... Read more

My family and I were back on the road again the first weekend of June. This time, we decided to explore Richmond, Indiana. While I have heard about this city, I had no idea there were so many fun things... Read more

We are in the midst of the most wonderful time of year – baseball season! Indiana has no shortage of Minor League Baseball to enjoy with the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field, South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field, Fort Wayne... Read more

Quick Indiana history quiz:  What was the first capital of Indiana? If you said Corydon, you’re not alone. You’d also be wrong. Sort of. Founded in 1732 when the Midwest Territory was still under French rulership, Vincennes holds rank as... Read more

Lafayette and West Lafayette are a quick hour’s drive from Indianapolis. Situated along the wandering Wabash River, the towns are flavored with artisans, public art, museums and unique eateries. Local artists practice age-old skills while embracing the contemporary. Upscale shopping,... Read more