Indiana Insider Blog

Everyone deserves the chance to travel and create memories that will last a lifetime. Indiana is proud to be home to a variety of accessible attractions open to everyone. From ADA wheelchair-accessible trails at our state parks to a live... Read more

Sunday, May 2 kicks off Visit Indiana Week with free state parks admission and free fishing in public waters from Indiana Department of Natural Resources! Properties offering free admission include all State Parks and Lakes, State Forests & Recreation Areas and State ORV Riding... Read more

The summer travel season is upon us, and that means Visit Indiana Week is near! This year, travelers who check-in at one of 59 locations on the Indiana State Nature Passport between May 2-8 can win prizes. To kick off... Read more

Indiana Dunes recently unveiled the first National Park in Indiana. So, what could be better than spending a summer night camping on the beautiful south shore of Lake Michigan? Read below for the complete guide to camping at Indiana Dunes.... Read more

Stairs can be tiring to climb, but they can also be absolutely beautiful to look at. We’ve compiled a list of 15 staircases throughout the Hoosier state that provide a unique climb and a photo-worthy visual just begging for a... Read more

From time to time, we ask our readers to help up choose which destinations are the Best of Indiana. In 2018, we held voting for Indiana’s most Instagram-friendly places in the state. With 50 destinations to choose from, our readers... Read more

Each year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. In 2018, voters selected the state’s best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With 32 Indiana State Parks and Lakes on the ballot, it was a tough choice, but voters... Read more

Each Fall the people make their voices heard with their ballots and this year the stakes are high! We are trying to determine which Indiana State Park is the “Best of Indiana!” With 24 state parks and eight lakes to... Read more

Don’t let the cold keep you cooped up inside this winter! These five spots Along the South Shore of Lake Michigan are the perfect cure for your winter blues. Shelf Ice The Indiana Dunes are marvelous year-round. Shelf ice is... Read more