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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Taking selfies — or even professional photos — in front of blooming sunflower fields is a thing! Fortunately, Indiana offers a number of rustic locations all around the state with the perfect backdrops. In Cambridge City, Golliher’s Farm plants 1 million sunflowers (and 75,000 zinnias) for guests…
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Dating back to the early 1900s, the Hostess House is one of the most opulent homes in Marion. The mansion was designed by Samuel Plato, one of the first African-American architectural designers and building contractors. He was commissioned by J. Wood Wilson to build a stunning mansion for his…
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There are many trails throughout the state - food trails, history trails, art trails, beer trails, and trails dedicated to significant figures, groups, or events. But one trail that you surely won’t see anywhere else in the county is a trail dedicated to a beloved character created by an Indiana…
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Kids of all ages, and adults too, have a new incentive to visit Southern Indiana this summer thanks to the SoIN Fun Trail passport program. By stopping into more than 50 family-friendly attractions, hotels and restaurants across Clark and Floyd counties, visitors can collect stickers in their…
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If you're planning on visiting a state park with your pets, then you will have no worries about finding a place to stay. State policy makes certain there are pet-friendly rooms within all state park inns and lodging. You can find the rules for your pets here. Abe Martin Lodge & Cabins, Brown…
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Indiana's state parks and recreation areas are some of the best outdoor places to visit this time of year. The Hoosier state boasts an impressive twenty-four state parks, twenty-two fish and wildlife areas, fourteen state forests, and dozens of nature preserves. Just outside of Bluffton, along the…
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The animals are a tradition, the Midway is a blast and the music will be spectacular, but the 22 new food items at the 2022 Indiana State Fair are sure to steal the show! From State Fair Charcuterie to Pickle Pizza, your once-a-year indulgence awaits. Don’t miss the Indiana State Fair from July 29-…
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In May, a new restaurant opened at the Pavilion at the Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton. The building has a unique design and was constructed in 1929 and 1930. It once contained a fine dining restaurant, but over the years it had been less used and became in need of significant repairs. A…
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Fans of the hunky Hollywood heartthrob who tragically died at age 24 in a car crash in 1955 will be happy to know that this acting legend - James Dean - lives on in his hometown of Fairmount, Indiana. His first few years were spent in the town until his family relocated to Santa Monica, California…
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