New legislation signed on February 15, 2019 approves the official change in name of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, creating Indiana's first National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park! The seventh most visited property in the National Park Service, America's newest national park is among the most…
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Each year, readers of VisitIndiana.com vote for the Best of Indiana. In 2018, voters selected the state's best State Parks, Burgers and Museums! With 32 Indiana State Parks and Lakes on the ballot, it was a tough choice, but voters narrowed the list down to the 10 best! Which park took the number…
Read MoreEach Fall the people make their voices heard with their ballots and this year the stakes are high! We are trying to determine which Indiana State Park is the "Best of Indiana!" With 24 state parks and eight lakes to choose from, the decisions will be difficult, but voters get to select their five…
Read MoreNo matter where you are in the state of Indiana, you are always less than an hour away from an Indiana State Park. One of Northern Indiana's best is Tippecanoe River State Park, a haven for canoes, kayaks, fishing, and hiking. Sand Hill Nature Preserve With 25 state parks, 8 state reservoirs, 23…
Read MoreAm I a person who hikes miles in the wilderness, climbs mountains, enters a triathlon? That would be a "no". Even if you're not an outdoor adventurer, you'll enjoy a drive or stroll through these two southeast Indiana State Parks on a beautiful day. Bring the whole family, a few friends, your…
Read MoreIndiana is blessed to have 25 state parks, 16 state forests, 10 state lakes, and numerous reservoirs, state recreational areas, and nature preserves. Although there are state parks for any time of year, my favorite time to visit Indiana's natural areas is late summer and early fall, just as the…
Read MoreEvery once in a while, it's good to get out of our comfort zone and try something new. Well in this case, I decided to put my abilities and fears to the test and signed up for the 8 zip line full adventure course at Zip Timber Lake in Huntington and it was a blast. Owners, Jonathan and Olivia…
Read MoreWhen the winter weather wanes, it’s time to head outdoors and shake off the hibernation. Soak up some sun and try something new in Hamilton County, Indiana - just north of Indy. Five suggestions to get your imagination running wild: 1.   Hit the trails. Hamilton County has more than 500 miles…
Read MoreMounds State Park Trail I took a recent trip to Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana - one of twenty-five state parks operated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Indiana State Nature Passport Mounds State Park is part of the Indiana State Nature Passport! Check-in and explore…
Read MoreTurkey Run State Park 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, Indiana Department of Natural…
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