Brookville Lake
To end the summer with a bang, my family planned one final camping trip for the year. I wanted to visit someplace new, but that wasn’t too far of a drive. Since I knew the temperatures might still be pretty Read more
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Let the Migration Begin!
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Howard Luehrs: Dana Gehlhausen is an Interpretive Naturalist at Patoka Lake for Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs. Dana studied Wildlife Biology at Ball State University and has worked at Patoka Lake since 2006, where Read more
Where Were You the DAY AFTER 9/11?
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Ginger Murphy: Ginger Murphy is Assistant Director for Stewardship for Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs. During her 25 years with DNR she has also worked as an interpretive naturalist at the Upper Wabash Reservoirs Read more
Free Entry to Indiana State Parks on September 11
In so many ways, it’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since the tragedies of September 11. I remember hearing about the World Trade Center while heading out to my first class of the morning my senior year at Butler Read more
Hoosier Outdoor Experience September 17-18
One of the causes that I’m truly passionate about is getting kids in the great outdoors more often. The difference in my son’s demeanor when he’s had ample time to play outside and when he’s been stuck inside is astonishing. Read more
It’s State Fair Time for the Indiana DNR (#INStateFair)
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Ginger Murphy: Ginger Murphy is Assistant Director for Stewardship for Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs. During her 25 years with DNR she has also worked as an interpretive naturalist at the Upper Wabash Reservoirs Read more
So Much to Do at Spring Mill State Park
Last month my fellow Indiana Insider blogger Erik wrote a post about Mitchell, Indiana’s plans to celebrate Gus Grissom’s 50th anniversary in space. The events all take place this weekend (Friday, July 22-Sunday, July 24). Family commitments are keeping my family from Read more
Get Fit with the Indiana State Parks 2011 Fitness Challenge
If you read the Indiana Insider regularly, and my posts in particular, then it will come as no surprise that state parks are my favorite way to “Visit Indiana.” They contain so much of our state’s natural beauty, they are very affordable, Read more
Cooling Off on the Indiana Cave Trail
It’s just one of those Indiana days when it’s so hot you feel like you can’t catch your breath. I’m fairly certain the water in our backyard baby pool might start to boil if I keep it in the sun Read more
Holliday Park: A Hidden Gem
Holliday Park is an excellent nature park, jogging trail and picnic location located on the North side of Indianapolis not far from Butler University. I recently discovered Holliday Park by volunteering through the volunteer center at Butler University. While there, Read more
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