Best Outdoor Activities

story by GLENDA WINDERS The delicious experience of settling into a cozy room away from it all and close to nature just got a bit sweeter at Spring Mill State…

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…

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,…

story by KARYN LOCKE The popular phrase “Rollin’ on the River” undoubtedly brings back happy memories to those who’ve experienced the fun it can bring. But what about “Cruisin’ Down…

story by GLENDA WINDERS Can you think of a better place to have your wedding than an inn at one of Indiana’s state parks? The historic and scenic lodges are…

story by GLENDA WINDERS Staying in one of the seven inns in Indiana’s state parks is a uniquely inspiring experience. Where else can you wake up smack in the middle…

Story by GLENDA WINDERS Community parks all around Indiana provide the perfect destination for water fun, playful adventures, special events, and all types of outdoor recreation. Here’s a riddle for…

Spring Break + an Indiana State Park Inn = FUN FOR EVERYONE. 7 hotel locations to choose from, beautiful scenic locations, and an event schedule full of programs you may…