Outdoor
Wednesday Tours on Patoka Lake
Cruise the second largest lake in Indiana upon a climate controlled tour boat to search for osprey, eagles, blue herons, loons and other wildlife. Two hour cruises embark every Wednesday …
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Go RVing!—Super Size” Me, Please
By Marshall V. King If you were to combine a commercial truck and a Class A motorhome, what you’d get is a Class C motorhome. If you trick out that …
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Northwest Indiana Blueways
By Jane Ammeson Glints of sunlight filtering through the canopy of trees sparkle on the waters of the east branch of the Little Calumet River. It ripples along through the …
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Giddy Up!—Horseback Riding at Indiana’s state parks
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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East Central Indiana’s Cardinal Greenway
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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Beat cabin fever at Indiana’s state parks this winter
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
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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Go RVing!—The RV Lifestyle
BY Marshall V. King Elkhart County—Indiana’s “RV Capital of the World” ELKHART — In the RV Capital of the World, those who make the recreational vehicles get excited about making …
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Glamour Camping—Your best vacation may be in your own back yard
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
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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Discover Pokagon!
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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9 Incredible Hikes Under 5 Miles Everyone in Indiana Should Take
Hiking can seem too complicated or difficult to anyone who’s never hiked before. But hiking doesn’t always have to be about steep climbs and trekking across dozens of miles. There …
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