Indiana INsider's Guide

Visit New Kankakee Welcome Center on Your Next Road Trip

In late 2023, a new visitor center and rest area opened along southbound I-65 in Northwest Indiana. The Kankakee Welcome Center is located in Jasper County at mile marker 231, just outside of DeMotte. I’ve made three stops there since it has opened and notice something new each time I’m there. It’s…

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Indulge in a Taste of Asia at Asparagus Restaurant

I was missing my daughter, who lives in Asia, and I yearned for a taste of her new home. A trip wasn't in the cards this year, but a local hidden gem promised an Asian-fusion adventure. Asparagus Restaurant in Merrillville, Indiana, beckoned with its Vietnamese and Thai influences. Asparagus…

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Dunes 101: Where to Go Camping at the Indiana Dunes

Separate 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…

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Enjoy a Perfect Family Getaway at This Lake Campground

I 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…

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