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…
Read MoreFor my fifth and final trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I visited the Little Africa Cemetery, Buzzard Roost, the Rickenbaugh House, and Clover Lick Barrens. Like my other excursions into the forest, this trip provided a wonderful adventure into the very heart of Indiana’s great Hoosier…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. There are so many things to do while visiting the Indiana Dunes, you'll definitely want to make your trip a multi-day stay. There are plenty of hotels, inns…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a quick adventure, I recommend visiting Donaldson Cave in Spring Mill State Park, just east of Mitchell. The park sits on the Mitchell Karst Plain in southern Indiana and is home to several caves and sinkholes. Unfortunately, the guided boat tour through the Twin Caves is…
Read MoreI have always loved the idea of camping, even if I'm not keen on bugs or sleeping on the ground. So after so many times driving past Caboose Lake, which we could see from the interstate on our way to Indiana Beach Amusement and Water Park, we finally made plans to visit the lake campground, and it's…
Read MoreThe northern ‘section’ of the Hoosier National Forest, specifically the area just south of Brown County State Park and the forested area surrounding the eastern part of Lake Monroe, includes Hardin Ridge & Charles Deam Wilderness. Learn more about what to explore in this area of HNF below. Growing…
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Three NCAA National Champion IU Hoosier teams have called Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall home. Over the decades, millions of fans have attended countless unforgettable games at this timeless arena. It's also important to remember that Bloomington is not only known for Indiana University, but…
Read MoreWe asked, and you voted! Best of Indiana 2020 asked Visit Indiana readers to select the best lake in Indiana, and the counts were so close! Did your favorite lake make the top 10? Which lake took the title of Best of Indiana? See the results below. Indiana State Nature Passport Many of the…
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Summer is now in full swing which means longer days, warmer temperatures, and more time for fun in the sun. A dip in the pool is great, but why settle when you can take your water experience in Indiana a step further? From kite-surfing along Lake Michigan to scuba diving in clear waters, splash into…
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