Indiana Insider Blog

Indiana’s most famous contribution to American cuisine is arguably the breaded pork tenderloin. The COVID-19 pandemic has given many of us a chance to put our cooking skills to use. Visitors from all around the world love and appreciate Indiana’s breaded... Read more

For more than 65 years, families have traveled from all over the nation to the tiny town of Santa Claus, Indiana, to visit the town’s namesake and ride a few rides. What started as Santa Claus in 1946 grew to... Read more

As an honorary Hoosier growing up in Rockford, IL, Jordan knew she was destined to end up in Indiana at some point. As a senior at Butler University, Jordan couldn't imagine living anywhere else.

Though the kids are back in school, Indiana hasn’t finished celebrating its heritage of food and fun. Let the Hoosier state spice up your weekends with these exciting fall festivals. Check out these highlight events, then, find more in the Events... Read more

In the past year I have ziplined into a cerulean quarry, kissed death, visited the Twilight Zone, saw the Eighth Wonder of the World and marveled at eight Chinese acrobats simultaneously ride a bike. No, I did not embark on... Read more

Just about an hour south of Indianapolis, in the tiny town of Nashville you’ll find the Hobnob Corner Restaurant right in the middle of town on Main Street. One of the best dishes at the Hobnob Corner Restaurant is their... Read more

As my go-to companion to roses on Valentine’s Day – the archenemy of my dentist and the sweet cheat to get back in my mom’s good graces – chocolate has served me in many different ways in my life. It... Read more

I’ve been a fan of craft-brewed beer for several years now, and in the past couple years, I’ve even started homebrewing my own recipes, so I always cringe a little bit when I go to a restaurant or bar and... Read more

The ready availability of digital cameras has churned out hundreds of Hoosiers who call themselves photographers. But Bloomington-based photographer John Bower is an old school shutterbug. He uses a medium format-film camera, develops his film and hand-processes gelatin-silver prints in... Read more