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Outdoor Adventures

Fall’s Biggest Day – Halloween!

by IDNR October 26, 2011

Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Tim Cordell: Tim Cordell is an interpretive naturalist at Potato Creek State Park. He has worked for DNR since 1978 at Potato Creek, McCormick’s Creek and Spring Mill State Parks. Tim plays an active role in the park’s resource management as well as running the nature center and park [...]

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The Peak of the Leaves in Brown County

by jnewton October 14, 2011

Brown County has long been known for its beautiful Fall foliage and the wonderful picturesque outlooks you can find all over the county. With 170,000 acres of forest in the county, you can see plenty of reds, golds, oranges, and still some greens spread out.  While some trees have already completely changed, there are still [...]

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Did you say FREE?!

by sfrey September 21, 2011

Why yes, yes I did. Conner Prairie, Indiana’s only Smithsonian affiliate will open it’s doors with free admission on Saturday Sept. 24, 2011 as part of the national Museum Day. This day is meant as a celebration of the dissemination of knowledge to anyone and everyone interested, without a price tag! This is a great [...]

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Indy’s First Mini Maker Faire

by sfrey September 7, 2011

Lego Mosaics. Electric Motorcycle. Mind Controlled Robotic Arm. Yarn Bombing. What do all of these have in common? They are created by people who enjoy bridging the gap between technology and the imagination. They are Makers. And while musicians and actors perform on stages, Makers perform at Maker Faires across the country. The first Maker [...]

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Faeries, Sprites and Lights at Minnetrista is a faerie wonderland!

by sfisher July 5, 2011

On a Friday night in July, I will step through a magical door and onto the brick paths of Oakhurst Gardens at Minnetrista. There will be luminaries lighting my path. I will be holding hands with my tiny daughters, dressed in faeirie wings and glitter paint. Folk music will fill the gardens, along with laughter, [...]

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Run Here! Turkey Run State Park

by tscott December 27, 2010

Camping is a perfect way to get back in touch with nature while discovering the history of the land. Turkey Run State Park, in Kingman, Indiana, is a great place to take the family for an outdoor adventure full of exciting amenities and history. Turkey Run State Park offers an array of hiking trails, picnic [...]

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Indiana state parks make gift giving easy

by ammagan October 31, 2010

It’s not officially November yet, but I figure if the stores can be filling aisles with holiday merchandise while the Halloween costumes are still for sale, it’s not too early to talk about gift giving — Hoosier recreation style. Did you know that you can purchase gift certificates for Indiana’s seven state park inns? With [...]

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Into the Wild: Exploring Indiana’s Only Designated Wilderness Area

by bbtourism October 29, 2010

Believe it or not, lasagna in a bag actually tastes pretty good — especially after a long hike in the middle of nowhere. Eating dehydrated food cooked with sterilized lake water is just one of several new experiences I had on a recent weekend hike in the Hoosier National Forest. I’ve spent lots of time [...]

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A morning at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

by nwiltrout September 9, 2010

When you make plans to visit a wildlife refuge, you naturally have expectations of thriving ecosystems and animal encounters.  Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, located near Seymour, Indiana lives up to that.  As we pulled into the entrance, we were greeted by three deer bounding across the road in front of us.  Once they crossed safely, [...]

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Fair Oaks Farms: A Moooving Experience

by aatourism July 20, 2010

Last week I visited Fair Oaks Farms with my colleague Jaime to experience a day trip there. This is the second post in a two-post series about our trip. The most extraordinary part of my Fair Oaks Farms adventure was the birthing barn. About 80 calves are born at Fair Oaks daily, and Jaime and [...]

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