Indiana INsider's Guide

Category: Climbing

State Park Admission is Just 10 Cents on June 4-5!

By Visit Indiana on May 31, 2016

Visiting a state park in Indiana on June 4 or 5 will cost just pocket change -- literally. That's because Indiana State Parks is celebrating its 100th birthday by "rolling back" gate admission to a 10-cents-per-person donation for each of those two days. Turkey Run State Park Ten cents per person…

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Celebrate Indiana's Special Sites during National Parks Week

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 07, 2016

Did you know Indiana has three National Park Service sites? Notice I didn't say we had three national parks. Rather the National Park Service maintains hundreds of parks, houses, areas, sites and other places throughout the nation that are of national importance. Indiana's three National Park…

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Get to the beach before summer ends; and check out sand sculpture contest

By Ken Kosky on Jul. 06, 2015

The Indiana Dunes are a short drive away, yet feel like a world away. If you’ve been wanting to enjoy a beach getaway before the summer is over, now is the perfect time to head to the Indiana Dunes and its 15 miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Watch people make their creations, or make…

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Enjoying a vacation or summer camp in one of the nation's 10 Best spots

By Ken Kosky on Apr. 21, 2015

For a summer camp full of fun that the kids won't ever forget, check out Dunes Learning Center. Are you still looking for an unforgettable summer trip for the whole family, or an amazing summer camp for the kids? The good news is that what you’re looking for is within driving distance. The Indiana…

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The 3 Dunes Challenge @IndianaDunes

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 17, 2014

My heart rate just returned to normal. So, that’s nice. I had the pleasure of traveling up to the Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton on June 12 for the kickoff of the 3 Dune Challenge, the premier new outdoor fitness challenge in Indiana. Joining me for the celebration-and to try the challenge-…

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Honest-to-Goodness Indiana TV

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 02, 2014

Summertime is a great time to load up the car and enjoy Indiana. In our new TV commercial, you will see just a hint of great places to experience with friends and family. You can take a road trip to enjoy the tranquil beauty of the waterfalls found at McCormick's Creek State Park, Cataract Falls and…

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Getting some beach time, Bass Pro shopping in Portage, Indiana

By Ken Kosky on Aug. 29, 2013

Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk is a great place to enjoy the beach or do some fishing. I recently spent the day in Portage (where I grew up) and marveled at how much more there is to do these days. One of our main sources of fun was always heading to the beach for a hike or to play in Lake…

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Nashville, IN: Best Small Town in America

By admin on Aug. 12, 2013

Where are the most beautiful, fun, friendly, patriotic, best food and best place for geocaching located? How about Nashville, Indiana! Yes that’s right, according to the Best of the Road 2013 Competition; Nashville, Indiana has been nominated as one of the “Best Small Towns in America.” With six…

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