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!
Feel the need for speed? Head to the Pokagon State Park for tobogganing fun! (Is that even a word?). The state’s only twin-track, refrigerated toboggan run is sure to thrill. Don’t have a toboggan handy? No need, rent one from Read more
If you like Native American history, then I have two great places for you to explore – Mounds State Park (Anderson) and Angel Mounds State Historic Site (Evansville). Both sites are early Native American earth mound formations, also known as Read more
Join in the fun, traveling to and from southern Indiana state parks – September 21-23. The trail begins at Brown County State Park and ends at Spring Mill State Park via McCormick’s Creek State Park. State Park’s Homepage
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