Indiana INsider's Guide

Feed your taste for adventure along the South Shore of Indiana

By Hyacinth Rucker on Nov. 01, 2018

My family recently hit the road to experience a beautiful area of the Hoosier State called the South Shore. The area along Lake Michigan in Northern Indiana is the perfect place to find an adventure, enjoy some delicious food and experience the arts. Rucker Family zip lining adventures. Edge…

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Find Out Why Piney Acres Farm is so Much More Than a Pumpkin Patch

By Hyacinth Rucker on Oct. 16, 2018

It doesn’t truly feel like fall to me until my hubby and I take our boys to a pumpkin patch. This year, the boys were ecstatic to learn that we would be visiting the Piney Acres Farm in Fortville, Indiana. We were invited to a sneak peak of Piney Acres Farm in September. As we drove up and parked…

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Make an Escape from the Everyday With Your Family at This Farmhouse in Muncie

By Hyacinth Rucker on Aug. 20, 2018

As a young child one of my fondest memories was spending vacation time with our cousins in the summer. During our vacation time together we would make the most amazing forts, create fun games, eat good food which was mostly home cooked, watch movies, go swimming and so much more. As an adult I am…

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Something for Everyone on a Family Getaway to Richmond

By Hyacinth Rucker on Jul. 03, 2018

My family and I were back on the road again the first weekend of June. This time, we decided to explore Richmond, Indiana. While I have heard about this city, I had no idea there were so many fun things to do there. Our two-day family getaway was pretty jam packed with places to see and food to…

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The Weekend Getaway in Fort Wayne Your Family Won't Soon Forget

By Hyacinth Rucker on May 03, 2018

My family and I decided to drive to Fort Wayne to getaway for a three-day weekend getaway in April. From baseball and hockey to science and art, my kids had a blast, and we will definitely be planning a return trip to Indiana's second-largest city! We were pleasantly surprised with how quickly we…

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The Exploration & Learning Continues Indoors at Conner Prairie

By Hyacinth Rucker on Mar. 06, 2018

We are always looking for fun places to visit with our boys. Not too far from home in Hamilton County is a wonderful outdoor museum called Conner Prairie. Known for its outdoor adventures, I’d heard about the museum building a new indoor exhibit that encourages hands-on play and exploring called…

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Winter Family Fun at Paoli Peaks and French Lick Resort

By Hyacinth Rucker on Feb. 06, 2018

Our family made a pact to go places and do things that we’ve never done this year. Our first stop - Paoli Peaks and the French Lick resort in southern Indiana, which is about 2.5 hours away from the Indianapolis metro area. We stayed at the French Lick Spring Hotel, which is not your average cookie…

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