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About five times a year, Rheba Montgomery drives from her home in Eaton, near Muncie, to O’Bannon Woods State Park to ride horses with friends and family. At three-and-a-half hours to the…

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Real Horsepower: The History of Racing in Indiana

April 7, 2017

Indiana knows horsepower. Not just the horsepower found in the engines of the Indy or NASCAR racecars, but the kind you can see out in the field, running and kicking…

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East Central Indiana’s Cardinal Greenway

March 30, 2017

Indiana’s longest span of recreational trails, the Cardinal Greenway, travels more than 62 miles through 11 towns in East Central Indiana, including Muncie, Richmond, and Marion. Although it’s a favorite…

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Amidst Elkhart’s Bucolic Splendor: Celebrating the History of Recreational Vehicles

January 16, 2017

BY JANE AMMESON When my friend Jackie Hughes pulled into the parking lot fronting the large expanse of glass accented with metal exterior of the RV/MH Hall of Fame and…

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Beat cabin fever at Indiana’s state parks this winter

December 29, 2016

Snow-based outdoor recreation opportunities, holiday events, and special programs await the park visitor willing to don a heavy coat and winter hat. In northern Indiana, where snow is more abundant,…

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Make Lasting Memories at a State Park Campsite

December 29, 2016

By DNR Staff Three summers ago, the Grosh family of Muncie endured a nearly 4-hour drive and triple digit temperatures to camp at Lincoln State Park in southwest Indiana. Despite…

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Glamour Camping—Your best vacation may be in your own back yard

December 23, 2016

By Amy Lynch and Marshall King Indiana is a major player within the booming RV industry. According to data from the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association and the Recreational Vehicle Indiana…

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Cabin Fever

September 12, 2016

By DNR Staff If repeat customers are a reflection of quality service, Indiana’s state parks are doing something right. Since 2007, Bill Cann has spent roughly 30 nights a year…

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Indiana’s Botanical Gardens

June 29, 2016

Botanic Gardens Conservation International defines botanical gardens as “institutions holding documented collections of living plants for the purposes of scientific research, conservation, display and education.” But not only are Indiana’s…

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Discover Pokagon!

June 24, 2016

Nestled in the northeast corner of Indiana, Pokagon State Park offers a variety of activities for the whole family, including interpretive programs at the nature center. Guided horseback trail rides,…

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Best Outdoor Activities

Giddy Up!—Horseback Riding at Indiana’s state parks

Real Horsepower: The History of Racing in Indiana

East Central Indiana’s Cardinal Greenway

Amidst Elkhart’s Bucolic Splendor: Celebrating the History of Recreational Vehicles

Beat cabin fever at Indiana’s state parks this winter

Make Lasting Memories at a State Park Campsite

Glamour Camping—Your best vacation may be in your own back yard

Cabin Fever

Indiana’s Botanical Gardens

Discover Pokagon!