A true nature experience awaits! Fish & Wildlife Areas are hidden gems of nature across Indiana. The properties are managed by the Department of Natural Resources. The 23 Fish & Wildlife Areas across the state have multiple ways to enjoy the outdoors. Put on your walking shoes. Grab a fishing rod…
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Separate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. The Indiana Dunes beaches get a lot of attention—and for good reason! Many people consider the 15-mile coastline to be among the best beaches in the world…
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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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Pick a trail, any trail, and start hiking... you can't go wrong when Indiana's spectacular fall foliage is on display! These are some of the prettiest the state has to offer... Trail 2 / Brown County State Park Moderate / 2 miles Trail 7 / Brown County State Park Moderate / 1.5 miles If you happen…
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Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Sign up today for the Outdoor Adventures in Southern Indiana Passport and discover an array of locations throughout Indiana’s southern region. With this passport, you are also entered for a chance to win great prizes. Southern Indiana offers a variety of scenic…
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Indiana's state parks and recreation areas are some of the best outdoor places to visit this time of year. The Hoosier state boasts an impressive twenty-four state parks, twenty-two fish and wildlife areas, fourteen state forests, and dozens of nature preserves. Just outside of Bluffton, along the…
Read MoreFor my fifth and final trip into the Hoosier National Forest, I visited the Little Africa Cemetery, Buzzard Roost, the Rickenbaugh House, and Clover Lick Barrens. Like my other excursions into the forest, this trip provided a wonderful adventure into the very heart of Indiana’s great Hoosier…
Read MoreFor several years now, friends would speak wonders about the Ruins in Indianapolis and encouraged me to visit. I never really understood what they were, so just this past month, I made the trip to Indy and learned much about the sculptures. If you’re unfamiliar, the Ruins are, well, ruins;…
Read MoreI don’t know what it is about Fall in Hendricks County, but the festivals and attractions come alive as the air becomes a little cooler and crisper. There’s just something about this season in Hendricks County that makes it a perfect time to visit. This year we even put together a quick quiz. By…
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…
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