Indiana Insider Blog

A drop, a plunge, a twist, and a turn, all followed with a scream. Thrill-seekers do not need to look further than the Hoosier State for an incredible experience. Put these 20 thrill rides in Indiana on your calendar this... Read more

Whether you’re playing the slots, betting on your favorite horse, going all-in at a table game, or placing a bet, these 13 casinos in Indiana will provide you with an unforgettable experience. Indiana’s casinos are not just places for gaming;... Read more

While zoos are a great place to get an up close look at animals from all over the world. Visiting a wildlife sanctuary provides a different experience, focusing on rehabilitation, preservation and protection of wild animals. The sanctuary in this... Read more

As a young girl growing up near Pittsburgh, some of my fondest Christmas memories include the vast holiday decorating my parents would undertake. Dad–the original “Clark Griswold” of Christmas Vacation movie fame—with trees, wreaths, and thousands (and thousands) of lights... Read more

When your Main Street begins at the beautiful Ohio River waterfront that’s all the more reason to have Santa Claus arrive by seaplane! The public is invited to meet on Front Street in Rising Sun on Friday, December 4 around... Read more

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Ohio County! Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun welcomed a visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus recently to help casino officials light up the featured Christmas tree inside the casino’s Pavilion. It... Read more

Rising Sun, Indiana (Ohio County) will play host to artists and craftsmen from around the country in its 4th annual Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 right there along the Ohio River.... Read more

Earlier this week, we took the family out to Bob Evans for dinner.  I was thrilled to see navy bean soup on the menu. It’s one of those foods that I love, but that I never make because no one... Read more