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…
Read MoreWhen summer temperatures start to sizzle, Eagle Creek Park offers a breath of fresh air and plenty of fun ways to explore, including swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, ziplining, birdwatching, picnicking and more. Located in northwest Marion County and part of the Indy Parks and…
Read MoreOn a recent trip north, I had the opportunity to visit Potato Creek State Park, one of Indiana’s twenty-four state parks. I was attracted as much to the name as to the great hiking opportunities, wetland habitats, and biking trails. It’s also one of the most visited state parks, offering visitors…
Read MoreExplorers are blessed in Indiana with 32 state parks and lakes, 16 state forests, 1 national forest, 8 state fish hatcheries, one national park (and two national memorials), dozens of state nature preserves and 23 fish and wildlife areas! Whether your interests are birdwatching, hunting, exploring…
Read MoreNo matter where you are in the state of Indiana, you are always less than an hour away from an Indiana State Park. One of Northern Indiana's best is Tippecanoe River State Park, a haven for canoes, kayaks, fishing, and hiking. Sand Hill Nature Preserve With 25 state parks, 8 state reservoirs, 23…
Read MoreLooking for an easy place to explore for an afternoon? Parke County’s backroads, waterways and vistas are a wanderer’s paradise. GPS will help find Rockville or Marshall. But if you’re up for a little adventure, turn off the GPS and explore! The area around the dam at Cecil M. Harden Lake has…
Read MoreIndiana is blessed to have 25 state parks, 16 state forests, 10 state lakes, and numerous reservoirs, state recreational areas, and nature preserves. Although there are state parks for any time of year, my favorite time to visit Indiana's natural areas is late summer and early fall, just as the…
Read MoreThis blog was submitted by Jon Sutton of OutdoorEmpire.com. Photo by Indiana Department of Natural Resources Taking your kids on their first fishing trip is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a little family bonding time. They'll likely have a great time and you'll form memories that will last…
Read MoreMounds State Park Trail I took a recent trip to Mounds State Park in Anderson, Indiana - one of twenty-five state parks operated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Indiana State Nature Passport Mounds State Park is part of the Indiana State Nature Passport! Check-in and explore…
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