The Oooohs and Ahhhhs of Winter have arrived! Charlie Brown might not have liked Snoopy’s decorated doghouse, but the rest of us have really come to love the festive illuminations. You’ll definitely get into the spirit of the season when you check out this year’s holiday light displays in Indiana…
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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…
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Looking for a bird’s-eye view of Central Indiana? Sign up for the ride of a lifetime on Fishers-based Freedom Helicopters. With a home base at the Indianapolis Municipal Airport just northeast of Indianapolis, the operation offers scenic tours of the regional landscape from a unique aerial vantage…
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If you’re the kind of person who needs something more challenging than just a stroll in the park, you need to check out these awesome outdoor fitness challenges and adventures in Indiana. The state is home to a wicked obstacle course, aerial adventures, a sand dune climbing challenge and other great…
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The weather’s perfect for some fresh-air fun! Hit the trail and explore some of Indiana’s best seasonal hiking territory. Trail 8 / Indiana Dunes State Park Rugged / 1.5 miles Trail 9 / Indiana Dunes State Park Rugged / 3.75 miles Sitting pretty on the shores of sparkling Lake Michigan within the…
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Taking selfies — or even professional photos — in front of blooming sunflower fields is a thing! Fortunately, Indiana offers a number of rustic locations all around the state with the perfect backdrops. In Cambridge City, Golliher’s Farm plants 1 million sunflowers (and 75,000 zinnias) for guests…
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There's more to the Indiana Dunes than warm sand, blue water, and miles of hiking trails. For example, as of 2021, it's the fifth most biodiverse national park in the United States, right behind Yosemite! The Indiana Dunes' environment, ecology, and history are really what make it a special place…
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In January, my son made his way down to Indianapolis for a historical re-enactment at Fort Harrison State Park. My husband and I went down to watch some of the action. For the past couple of years my son has been participating in World War II re-enactments and they’ve been really interesting to…
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Perfect North Slopes reminds me of some of my fondest memories as a child and young teenager going skiing with my cousins, uncle, and grandfather. We laughed, we cried, we fought, we ate, we tried new things, we were determined to get better and better at skiing every year we went. While I cannot…
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The Indiana State Nature Passport debuted in February 2021! In it's first year, over 126 people completed the first 59 locations and won prizes. The program has provided incentives for thousands of people across the country to explore the state of Indiana! Indiana DNR and Visit Indiana are excited…
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