Grab your mittens, put on your boots this winter, and experience Indiana's outdoor playland! Follow our guide and discover the best ways to cure your cabin fever. We’ve divided our list of winter outdoor activities into five categories so you can find your favorite or try something new: ice…
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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 brown. Some of the most beautiful places to "leaf peep" in…
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Looking for an alternative to spending time in line at the check-out on Black Friday? Give yourself some space and Opt Outside at a DNR property this year. When you “Opt Outside” on Black Friday you’ll get free admission to any DNR property that charges a gate fee on that day and get a bonus check…
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Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. is both a respected professor and an accomplished archaeologist who fights to take back ancient and powerful relics from the hands of those who would abuse them. Though, technically, he took the name Indiana from his faithful hound, we still believe the titular hero…
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Pick a trail, any trail, and start hiking... you can't go wrong when Indiana's spectacular fall foliage is on display! These are some of the prettiest the state has to offer... Trail 2 / Brown County State Park Moderate / 2 miles Trail 7 / Brown County State Park Moderate / 1.5 miles If you happen…
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If you’re the kind of person who needs something more challenging than just a stroll in the park, you need to check out these awesome outdoor fitness challenges and adventures in Indiana. The state is home to a wicked obstacle course, aerial adventures, a sand dune climbing challenge and other great…
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The weather’s perfect for some fresh-air fun! Hit the trail and explore some of Indiana’s best seasonal hiking territory. Trail 8 / Indiana Dunes State Park Rugged / 1.5 miles Trail 9 / Indiana Dunes State Park Rugged / 3.75 miles Sitting pretty on the shores of sparkling Lake Michigan within the…
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If fresh air is the cure for what ails you, Indiana offers plenty of healing hiking territory to check out across the eastern, western, northern, and southern portions of the state. Whether you’re more of a leisurely fair-weather ambler or a rugged outdoor adventurer, you’ll want to dust off your…
Read MoreDo you “dare” to take on the newest Indiana Dunes hiking challenge? The Diana of the Dunes Dare is a challenging hike with a very interesting history! Photo courtesy of Indiana Dunes Tourism The new Diana of the Dunes Dare follows the West Beach Dune Succession Trail route, honoring the legacy of…
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Now more than ever, it is vital to get out of the house and explore. Get your pulse rate up, spike some adrenaline, or just get lost in nature. Put these 20 spots on your calendar this year for an incredible outdoor adventure in Indiana. This list was part of The 20 IN 20. Even though 2020 is behind…
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