2025 Indiana State Park Annual Entrance Pass
Hoosiers, unlock nature in 2025 with an Indiana State Park Annual Entrance Pass! The 2025 pass admits a car load of park visitors (or two motorcycles) to IDNR properties where gate fees are…
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Kankakee Sands
Newton County’s Diverse Nature Preserve story by CHIP SUTTON/Marketing Manager for The Nature Conservancy A drive up U.S. 41 in Newton County just north of Morocco may yield some surprising…
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A Magical Visit to Turkey Run
story by GLENDA WINDERS It’s difficult to overstate how magical a visit to a state park in the winter can be. As enjoyable as the parks are in the summer, they grow quieter, more intimate and…
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U-Pick Flowers at Fair Oaks Farms
Don’t miss the chance to pick your own zinnias, cosmos, and sunflowers at The Orchard at Fair Oaks Farms! The weekend of August 31 is the last weekend for U-Pick Flowers! Unique and fun…
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The iconic suspension bridge over Sugar Creek
If you’ve heard of Turkey Run State Park, you probably know of its iconic suspension bridge over Sugar Creek! This amazing 200-foot-long wooden suspension bridge was constructed in 1918.…
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The Lodge Life
Curl up with a good book, or enjoy big lake fun, at the Potawatomi Inn along the shores of Lake James at Pokagon State Park. story by GLENDA WINDERS Could there be a better place to surround…
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Sugar Creek Adventure
Canoe, kayak or tube down Sugar Creek this summer. Dog-friendly too! Where to book your Sugar Creek Adventure Sugar Valley Canoes – Bloomingdale, IN Turkey Run Canoe & Camping…
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Enjoy the Lake Life & more in La Porte
story by CARRIE STEINWEG When it comes to bodies of water in Northwest Indiana, much of the attention goes to Lake Michigan. But not far from its shores is the City of La Porte, which has…
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Indiana’s Largest State Park
The ice has melted, the birds are chattering, and plants are greening. Spring is here and state parks are a great place to enjoy the season. Brown County State Park near Nashville, Indiana’s…
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Enjoy the Waterways of Parke County
Parke County is perhaps best known for The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, Indiana’s Largest Festival. This year’s dates are October 14-23, but there’s plenty to do on the waters that…
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Two-Must-Visits this Spring and Summer
story and photos by INDIANA DNR McCormick’s Creek was Indiana’s first state park, and its spectacular scenery shouts why. The park’s storied history lends even more reason to head to Spencer,…
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