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Creepy Crafts, Costumes, Campsites and Campfires at Monroe Reservoir

by IDNR October 16, 2011

Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Jill Vance: Jill Vance is the interpretive naturalist at Monroe Reservoir, the largest lake in the state of Indiana. She has worked for Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs since 2004. Her outdoor interests include hiking, camping, wild edibles, and geology. Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year, highlighted [...]

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Morel Mushroom Festival at Brown County State Park

by erikdeckers April 14, 2010

Who would think that such a wrinkled, little fungus would raise such a fuss among foodies and mushroom lovers. But mention Morel mushrooms to people, and they get a glazed look in their eyes, and their mouths begin to water. If you’re nodding in agreement, you need to come to Brown County State Park’s 4th [...]

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The Song of Shades State Park – A Magical, Mystical Place

by indiana.tourism August 25, 2009

Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Evan McBrooom: Evan McBroom www.evanmcbroom.com There are places in the U.S. where I’ve traveled – a special handful of places – where I’ve truly felt as through I’ve traveled not only to a place, but to another time.  Indiana’s Shades State Park is one of those places. As the [...]

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White River State Park Summer Concert Series (2009)

by jwtourism April 11, 2009

White River State Park’s Summer Concert Series is back again this summer with another great lineup for the summer of 2009. This year’s lineup is below: 5/15 (6:30 PM) – Fall Out Boy with Metro Station, Cobra Starship, All Time Low and Hey Monday 6/17 (7:30 PM) – O.A.R. (. . .of a revolution) with [...]

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Visit Indiana Flickr Photo of the Week (Week 14, 2009)

by jwtourism April 3, 2009

This week’s Flickr Photo of the week very closely resembles our 2009 Indiana Travel Guide Cover. This shot was taken on Sugar Creek on a canoe ride while passing through Turkey Run State park. If you love getting in the outdoors, check out some of our posts about Indiana’s outdoor activities.

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Camping doesn’t always mean rugged….

by artourism October 10, 2008

Enjoy the great outdoors, but don’t want to sleep with Yogi? Then try a state park inn. They provide all the amenities: food, shopping, pools, game room and more in a wonderful rustic setting. I’ve stayed at all but one and had a great experience every time!

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Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park

by jwtourism July 7, 2008

Morning Wade by ZaMoLex During the long Independence Day weekend, my wife and I spent Sunday morning hiking at Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park. Located just nine miles from downtown Indianapolis, you’d never know you were so close to the city. Fort Harrison was decommissioned as a military base in 1991 and five years later, [...]

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In your own backyard…

by artourism June 26, 2008

Looking for a summer trip and don’t want to travel too far? Then check out Indiana’s affordable getaways in your own backyard. There are so many outdoor activities in a day’s drive of your home right here in Indiana … check out these great ideas including golf courses, off-roading facilities and state parks. All close [...]

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Top 5 Indiana Hikes

by artourism April 1, 2008

From the guidebook Hiking Indiana: 1. Adventure Hiking Trail (Corydon) – 23 miles – This is a long-distance loop trail along forested river bluffs, ravines, sinkholes and caves. The Adventure Hiking Trail keeps is the second-longest trail in the state next to the Knobstone Trail (ranked #7 & 10). 2. Low Gap Trail in Morgan-Monroe [...]

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