Indiana Insider Blog

The sun is shining which means thousands of animals throughout Indiana’s zoos are smiling — at least the ones that like warm weather. Indiana’s zoos have a plethora of opportunities to view traditional animals like giraffes to the unusual like... Read more

Halloween is a really popular holiday, especially when you’re a parent. Suddenly, the weeks leading up to the big day revolve around debating costume choices and plotting trick or treat routes through the neighborhood. But that’s an awful lot of... Read more

With all the heat we’ve been battling here in Indiana, art patrons may be seeking cultural outings indoors versus the typical outdoor events held in the summer. One cultural institution that’s been on my radar for a while now is... Read more

With the centennial anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Titanic (and of course, the re-release of the blockbuster movie), talk of shipwrecks is making the rounds among both history buffs and pop culture lovers. When I think of shipwrecks, I... Read more

As the school year is winding down, I know many families are making plans for summer vacation. Since gas is hitting $4 a gallon, spending a week or two closer to home is a great option this year. I’m a water person,... Read more

Don’t let the fear of lake effect snow and icy highways deter you from visiting the northern part of Indiana this winter. Avoid potentially dangerous road conditions and hop aboard the South Shore Line instead. The train runs all day... Read more

As February winds down to a close, weary Midwesterners start to feel the itch of cabin fever, the need to get out of the house. If you are in need to stretch your legs and get out of your house,... Read more

If you drive down Lake Shore Drive in Michigan City, past the Zoo and Marquette park you’ll come across a rather strange looking place. A place that will look familiar if you’re a movie buff. I’m talking about the Beachwalk... Read more

  Our photo of the week was submitted by Cygnus~X1 and features a beautiful black & white look at the Michigan City, Indiana’s Lighthouse on the south shore of Lake Michigan. You can see more great photos of Indiana on the... Read more