Indiana Insider Blog

Fall is one of the best times of year to explore what Hamilton County has to offer, just north of Indianapolis. Find inspiration for your family adventure with the 10 top things to do this fall. From traditional activities like... Read more

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

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

Indiana’s diverse habitats are home to over 400 documented bird species, making it the perfect place for a birding adventure. The birding experiences won’t disappoint, from the one-of-a-kind migration of Sandhill Cranes to Bald Eagles perched atop tree-tops. Luckily, the... Read more

People said they were crazy. Yet Tom Battista, owner of the Indianapolis-based Bluebeard restaurant, and the other driving forces behind The Idle: A Point of View have managed to carve out an attractive urban green space in a rather unlikely... Read more

It can be difficult to find time to disconnect and explore. Luckily, in Hamilton County, Indiana an outdoor adventure is closer than you think. Just ten minutes north of downtown Noblesville off IN-37 is Strawtown Koteewi Park, a 750-acre park... Read more

Visiting a state park in Indiana on June 4 or 5 will cost just pocket change — literally. That’s because Indiana State Parks is celebrating its 100th birthday by “rolling back” gate admission to a 10-cents-per-person donation for each of... Read more

Here in Indy, holiday lights and candy cane poles on our beloved Soldiers & Sailors Monument mean one thing: Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW #481 is almost here!  On Friday, Nov. 29 come... Read more

Located on the northwest side of the city is the Indianapolis Museum of Art. To be honest with you, I hadn’t been out to the museum recently … say within the last five years. I know, that’s pretty bad. But... Read more