Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. is both a respected professor and an accomplished archaeologist who fights to take back ancient and powerful relics from the hands of those who would abuse them. Though, technically, he took the name Indiana from his faithful hound, we still believe the titular hero…
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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…
Read MoreFrom beautiful bridges to picturesque views, visitors on foot or bike can experience nature with quick access to two beautiful walkways along the Wabash River. A New Boardwalk The new connector walkway between Terre Haute and West Terre Haute overlooks the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area…
Read MorePioneer Mothers Memorial Forest For my third trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I made three stops - the Paw Paw Marsh, the Initial Point, and the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest. Explorers can find all three locations in the ‘southern section’ of the Hoosier National Forest, all of which are…
Read MoreDuring a recent trip to New Albany, I made a stop by the Silver Hills Historical Nature Trail and Wildlife Sanctuary. Located on New Albany’s west side, Silver Hills is a delightful retreat through 16.5 miles of forest along a trail that partially follows the old New Albany Highland Railway Trolley…
Read MoreFor my fourth journey into the Hoosier National Forest, I visited Springs Valley (Tucker) Lake, the Yellow Birch Ravine, and Hemlock Cliffs. All three locations provide excellent opportunities to explore some of the more interesting features found deep inside Hoosier National Forest. As always…
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I’ve spent many years traveling around our great Hoosier state, exploring both urban and rural areas. We may not have mountains or oceans, but our landscape is no less beautiful, especially the rural countryside. Recently, however, I stumbled across one of the most magical places in all of Indiana…
Read MoreEveryone loves a waterfall, but they can be even more impressive when frozen! We got our winter waterfall fix when we visited one of Indiana's tallest waterfalls on a recent drive through western Indiana. Photo by Joanna Suitors Williamsport Falls Williamsport Falls is the perfect destination for a…
Read MoreFrom 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 MoreGetting outdoors also happens to be one of the best ways to practice social distancing and reduce stress. One of the most important things you can do while enjoying the outdoors is practice responsible recreation. Responsible recreation means that everyone does their part to keep outdoor spaces…
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