Indiana Insider Blog

Sunday, May 1st kicks off Visit Indiana Week with free state parks admission and free fishing in public waters from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources! Properties offering free admission include all State Parks and Lakes, State Forests & Recreation Areas, and State... 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 1-7 can win prizes. To kick... Read more

It’s now October, which means fall is finally here! This is an enjoyable season for many reasons, including cooler temperatures and unique festivities. However, nothing touches breathtaking fall foliage as leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, red, orange, purple, and... Read more

Now more than ever, it is vital to get out of the house and explore. Get your pulse rate up, spike some adrenaline, or just get lost in nature. Put these 20 spots on your calendar this year for an... Read more

One way to practice social distancing is to get outdoors and explore in areas that are secluded, many of which are easy to find in the Hoosier State. Below, you’ll find a map of over 70 parks and other outdoor... Read more

Trying to find the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life? Indiana State Parks has the perfect solution. For just $99, you can give them a full year of access to Indiana’s 32 State Parks and Lakes and... Read more

It’s time to take a trip to one of 13 amazing Indiana fire towers! These feats of engineering are incredible to look at, challenging to climb and provide breathtaking views of Indiana’s forest lands. The State of Indiana began to... 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