From birds and bridges to beautiful barns, you'll find yourself pulling over to take a few pictures of Indiana's rural countryside. When the backroads call, head out and see Indiana’s beauty on a scenic winter drive! An early morning start increases the chances of seeing eagles and other birds…
Read MoreOnce the temperatures dip, the snow starts to fall and the winds become chilly (or borderline brutal), there aren't many souls hanging out at Whiting Lakefront Park. And in a time like this, that's a welcome thing. Not only are you able to easily social distance and spend time outdoors, but there's…
Read MoreWith snow in the air and temperatures dropping, Indiana can be absolutely breathtaking in the winter. Even if you are unable to visit these destinations in person right now, we have figured out a solution to let you bask in Indiana's winter glory! It is proven that jigsaw puzzles can improve your…
Read MoreIf it’s going to be cold and snowy, you might as well have some fun with it. I have many fond memories of hitting toboggan slides in the Chicago suburbs as a teen and with my own kids, nieces and nephews when they were young. They closed in 2004 so when I learned about the toboggan run at Pokagon…
Read MoreI always love the time between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All the hustle and bustle of Christmas has died down. And this northern Indiana ice festival is our family's new late December tradition. We’re not a family that jets off to the tropics for the holidays. We’ve always stayed close to home…
Read MoreThis is year 32 that Pete Basala has been spreading Christmas cheer for those in Northwest Indiana with an elaborate holiday lights display known as “Peteyville” that lights up part of the block in his Hessville neighborhood in Hammond from Thanksgiving Day until New Year’s Eve. Several…
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Did you know? Indiana’s miles of trails are open in winter! Get a new perspective on Indiana's outdoor treasures on a winter hike. Forest meets prairie along one of twelve trails at McCloud Nature Park in Hendricks County. Fewer people are wandering in the woods this time of year. Icicles glisten…
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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 MoreDon't let the cold keep you cooped up inside this winter! These five spots Along the South Shore of Lake Michigan are the perfect cure for your winter blues. Shelf Ice The Indiana Dunes are marvelous year-round. Shelf ice is a natural occurrence that mimics landscapes of arctic regions. It attaches…
Read MoreWhooooosh! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Whoaaaa! You'll hear those sounds a lot at Pokagon State Park's historic toboggan run that's up and running in northeastern Indiana's Steuben County. What's a toboggan? It's a flat, wooden sled with a curled front end. Pokagon's toboggans can hold up to four…
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