Indiana appreciates its veterans and the service they have done for this country. We would not be here without our veterans. To honor these heroes, there are many free military family attractions throughout the state of Indiana. Blue Star Museums The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star…
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Perfect North Slopes reminds me of some of my fondest memories as a child and young teenager going skiing with my cousins, uncle, and grandfather. We laughed, we cried, we fought, we ate, we tried new things, we were determined to get better and better at skiing every year we went. While I cannot…
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The Lincoln Amphitheatre will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2022. Lincoln Amphitheatre is a beautiful outdoor concert venue inside Lincoln State Park. It is picture-perfect for families, couples, or friends looking for a night out in a picturesque setting. With the furthest seat in this…
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Whether your destination is in Indiana or you’re passing through on your way out of state, you’re going to want to plan a pit stop or two at these great places to stop on I-69 in Indiana! The highway brings travelers through Indiana from Michigan in the North and Kentucky in the South. Along this…
Read MoreThe U.S. National Park Service lists 30 national natural landmarks in the great state of Indiana - everything from Shrader-Weaver Woods in Fayette County, to Cowles Bog in Porter County, and Wesley Chapel Gulf in Orange County. Recently, however, I paid a visit to another national natural landmark…
Read MoreSeparate passes are needed for the Indiana Dunes National and State Parks. For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes Entrance Fees page. Known by many for its beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, the Indiana Dunes area is also home to some of the world’s largest lakeshore dunes, nearly 70 miles of…
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 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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Conner Prairie’s 1859 Balloon Voyage launched in 2009, and is still transporting guests up, up and away a decade later. Taking flight this July, passengers will travel to a maximum height of 370 feet (taller than the Statue of Liberty and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument) in a matter of a few…
Read MoreI have always loved the idea of camping, even if I'm not keen on bugs or sleeping on the ground. So after so many times driving past Caboose Lake, which we could see from the interstate on our way to Indiana Beach Amusement and Water Park, we finally made plans to visit the lake campground, and it's…
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