Best Outdoor Activities

Experiencing a little cabin fever? Get out of the house and experience nature at Clifty Falls State Park‘s cabin fever weekend, March 22-23! Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring,…

Register for the Bob Ross inspired Happy Little 5K to support tree plantings and other healthy forest initiatives in Indiana State Parks.   The Happy Little 5K can be completed anywhere…

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…