Indiana Insider Blog

How to describe Cave River Valley Natural Area in one word? ENCHANTING! Glistening streams, dark caves and deep ravines are enrobed in a verdant array of ferns, mosses, trees and plants. A truly unique adventure awaits in this unique area at... Read more

Indiana State Parks is offering free admission for everyone on Sunday, May 6, 2018, in honor of Visit Indiana Week, sponsored by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. State Parks Sunday is also the last day of Let’s Camp America!... Read more

2016 not only marks the State of Indiana’s 200th birthday, but also the 100th birthday of the Indiana State Parks system! As the state’s largest bicentennial celebration, the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, kicks off on September 9 in Corydon,... Read more

Mother’s Day is approaching and you’re in a tight spot—you’ve forgotten to plan. Many restaurants are booked with reservations. Think creative to show love and appreciation for your mum. Think ‘no reservations needed’. If weather is cooperative where you live... Read more

Hankering to see the leaves change? Check out these 2011 leaf cams: Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell Brown County State Park Harrison County, Corydon Purdue University Know of another leaf cam that didn’t make the list? Add it via the... Read more

Last month my fellow Indiana Insider blogger Erik wrote a post about Mitchell, Indiana’s plans to celebrate Gus Grissom’s 50th anniversary in space. The events all take place this weekend (Friday, July 22-Sunday, July 24). Family commitments are keeping my family from... Read more

Now that GPS is becoming so easy, cheap, and accurate, geocaching is becoming more and more popular. I can actually use my HTC Droid Eris to find my location to within 8 meters (excuse me, metres. It’s still a European... Read more

Whether it is your first ride of the spring or your last ride of the fall, scenic southern Indiana provides a thrilling ride through great Indiana scenery. Check out this southern Indiana ride and make stops at the newly-restored, historic... Read more