Canyons, Waterfalls, Swamps, Dunes and even an Abandoned Theme Park! Indiana’s hiking trails are as different as they are challenging. In 2019, the Indiana Department of Resources put together a list of 33 nominees to go head-to-head for the crown of the Best Indiana Hiking Trail. View the winners…
Read MoreAre you looking for a destination to take your family on an adventure? Then head on down to Historic Corydon, Indiana in Harrison County. For years, I have wanted my boys to experience a cavern. So needless to say, when the opportunity arose for us to get away from everyday life and experience, not…
Read MoreOn a recent trip north, I had the opportunity to visit Potato Creek State Park, one of Indiana’s twenty-four state parks. I was attracted as much to the name as to the great hiking opportunities, wetland habitats, and biking trails. It’s also one of the most visited state parks, offering visitors…
Read MoreAn early morning walk in pristine Pine Hills Nature Preserve is the perfect start to any day! Locals try to keep this natural gem a secret because the gorgeous natural views and solitude it provides are second to none! Pine Hills is Indiana’s first dedicated nature preserve (1969). This 470-acre…
Read MoreIt's time to take a trip to one of 13 amazing Indiana fire towers! These feats of engineering are incredible to look at, challenging to climb and provide breathtaking views of Indiana's forest lands. The State of Indiana began to build fire outlook towers in 1930. However, the State of Indiana…
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80% of RVs are produced in Indiana, so it is no surprise that RV camping is done best in the Hoosier State. From the South Shore of Lake Michigan to the southern border, Indiana is filled with beautiful RV parks and campgrounds that will provide you with an unforgettable stay. With so many options…
Read MoreExplorers are blessed in Indiana with 32 state parks and lakes, 16 state forests, 1 national forest, 8 state fish hatcheries, one national park (and two national memorials), dozens of state nature preserves and 23 fish and wildlife areas! Whether your interests are birdwatching, hunting, exploring…
Read MoreThis wetland nature preserve in Muncie offers visitors a gorgeous look into a wetland ecosystem...right in the heart of the city. Prior to the settlement and agricultural development of Indiana, much of the state contained vast acres of wetlands. The World Wildlife Foundation defines wetlands as “a…
Read MoreOn the north bank of the Ohio River in Charlestown State Park, the remains of the Rose Island Abandoned Amusement Park serve as a ghostly reminder of outdoor amusements from a century ago. Before Indiana Beach and Holiday World, Hoosiers (and quite a few Kentuckians and Buckeyes) visited the Rose…
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