Indiana INsider's Guide

Tag: Fishing

Potato Creek State Park: A Perfect Natural Escape in Northern Indiana

By Chris Flook on Aug. 08, 2019

On 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…

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Exploration Awaits at This Fish and Wildlife Area in Southeast Indiana

By Chris Flook on Jun. 04, 2019

Explorers 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…

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The Calm of Mother Nature Awaits You at Tippecanoe River State Park

By Chris Flook on Jul. 23, 2018

No 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…

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Attention Wanderers: Parke County's Peaceful Backroads Beckon To You

By Marilyn Culler on May 29, 2018

Looking 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…

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Picture Perfect: A Day at Chain O' Lakes State Park

By Chris Flook on Aug. 10, 2017

Indiana 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…

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Your Child's First Fishing Trip in Indiana

By Visit Indiana on Aug. 08, 2017

This 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…

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2,000 Years of History & Nature at Mounds State Park

By Chris Flook on Feb. 24, 2017

Mounds 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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