I don’t ever see myself retiring and becoming a snowbird, as we call those who leave our state for warmer climates in the winter. My husband says it’s cliche, but I truly do love having all four seasons. Where we Read more
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. That means you have a little over two weeks to get a gift for dear old Dad. If you’re stumped for ideas and your dad doesn’t need another tie or “World’s Best Dad” mug, Read more
Camping season is in full swing, but I’m just getting around to making our first campsite reservations (having a new baby in the house has slowed me down on the camping front, that’s for sure!) So this week, as I made our Read more
If you read the Indiana Insider regularly, and my posts in particular, then it will come as no surprise that state parks are my favorite way to “Visit Indiana.” They contain so much of our state’s natural beauty, they are very affordable, Read more
One of the best investments my family has made is a $36 drop in the bucket for an annual state park pass. While we fortunate to have several gorgeous state parks within an hour drive of our house, I’m willing Read more
A couple of weeks ago, my fellow Indiana Insider blogger Amy wrote a post detailing a free iPhone app from Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR). As further proof that great technology and Mother Nature can go hand-in-hand, the DNR has Read more
Though summer officially ends on September 22, for thousands of families, summer effectively ends with the ring of the first school bell. In some cities, that’s as early as the second week of August. If the end of summer has Read more
For being a short month, February can seem awfully long. It has the unfortunate luck of being stuck between the hype of the Christmas/New Year’s season and the warm promise of Spring Break. If you’re feeling the need to break Read more
Pokagon State Park is hosting the third annual Toboggan Time Trials on Saturday, December 5, from 1:00 – 3:00. According to the Department of Natural Resources website, there are four divisions in the race, and the fastest team in each Read more
Check this out Department of Natural Resources Holiday Happenings. Full of great gift ideas, fun holiday activities and great discounts. Enjoy season fun at a state park!
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