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Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series, Video

Video – Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park Continue reading Video – Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series, Podcast - Indiana Places and History

Indiana Dunes State Park

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park may bask in the sun on the park’s beach, picnic along the lake, camp or access many trails in the park or at nearby Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Continue reading Indiana Dunes State Park

Podcast - Indiana Places and History, Road Trip Indiana Series

Podcast – Muscatatuck County Park

Muscatatuck Park has an interesting history. Indiana purchased the property and established the fourth State Park there in 1921 as Vinegar Mills State Park. Continue reading Podcast – Muscatatuck County Park

Indiana Photo Gallery, Road Trip Indiana Series

The Fall Flowers of Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife lovers should think about making a trip to Muscatatuck National Wildlife Area. The Refuge is on US 50 just east of Seymour, Indiana. Continue reading The Fall Flowers of Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

Road Trip Indiana Series, Video

Whitewater Canal Trail at Metamora, Indiana

Whitewater Canal Trail at Metamora, Indiana Continue reading Whitewater Canal Trail at Metamora, Indiana

Podcast - Indiana Places and History, Road Trip Indiana Series

Podcast – Metamora Trail

Established in 1992, the Whitewater Canal Trail currently consists of three sections, the Metamora Trail Head, the Yellow Bank Trailhead and the Tecumseh Landing trailhead in Brookville. As of October 2023 the trail heads between the Yellowbank Trail Head and a site about 2 miles east of the Laurel Feeder Damn are complete. Continue reading Podcast – Metamora Trail

Blog, Exploring Indiana Series

Exploring Indiana’s Museums

Exploring Indiana’s Museums
Discover the rich historical heritage of Indiana using this comprehensive directory of the state’s diverse assortment of museums Continue reading Exploring Indiana’s Museums

Indiana Photo Gallery, Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series

Indiana Photo Gallery – Indiana Dunes State Park

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park may bask in the sun on the park’s beach, picnic along the lake, camp or access many trails in the park or at nearby Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Indiana Dunes State Park

Road Trip Indiana Series, Video

Video – Indiana’s Lost River

Today we will visit one of Indiana’s unique natural areas, the Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. Continue reading Video – Indiana’s Lost River

Podcast - Indiana Places and History, Road Trip Indiana Series

Indiana’s Lost River

The Lost River is a large sinking and subterranean stream, as well as an intricate cave system. There are two forks of the Lost River. The North Fork begins Northwest of the intersection of NW Washington School Road and Lost River Road. Continue reading Indiana’s Lost River

Exploring Indiana Series, Indiana Photo Gallery

Headwaters Park – Fort Wayne

The 30-acre park includes walking paths, the Lincoln Pavillion, an Ice Rink, splash pad and great views of the St. Mary’s River. A foot bridge across the river connects it to the Historic Old Fort. Continue reading Headwaters Park – Fort Wayne

Blog, Exploring Indiana Series

Short Indiana Road Trips

Short Indiana Road Trips is one of my older books and has proven to be popular with many readers over the 8 years since I published it.
The book includes 36 destinations located all over the state where visitors can spend a day enjoying the history, natural features and culture of the Hoosier State. Continue reading Short Indiana Road Trips

Road Trip Indiana Series, Video

Video – American Academy of Model Aeronautics Museum

Today I will talk about the National Model Aviation Museum, which my wife and I visited in August 2022. Continue reading Video – American Academy of Model Aeronautics Museum

Podcast - Indiana Places and History, Road Trip Indiana Series

Podcast – National Model Aviation Museum

National Model Aviation Museum
Located on the eastern edge of Muncie, Indiana, the National Model Aviation Museum is operated by the National Model Aviation Museum Continue reading Podcast – National Model Aviation Museum

Exploring Indiana Series, Indiana Photo Gallery

Indiana Photo Gallery – Charley Creek Gardens

Six-acre garden in the center of Wabash, Indiana, the park features paved/gravel paths, a four-tier waterfall, hedge maze and a brick labyrinth. This pretty park borders Charley Creek and has an abundance of trees and flowers. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Charley Creek Gardens

Blog, Road Trip Indiana Series

Road Trip Indiana Series

Travelers interested in touring the state of Indiana will find my Road Trip Indiana Series an indispensable guide to the state. Continue reading Road Trip Indiana Series

Podcast - Indiana Places and History, Road Trip Indiana Series, Video

Video – Starve Hollow Lake

Today I will talk about Starve Hollow Lake, where we camped in the autumn of 2023 Continue reading Video – Starve Hollow Lake

Podcast - Indiana Places and History, Road Trip Indiana Series

Starve Hollow Lake

Starve Hollow State Recreation Area is a small recreation area consisting of 285 acres, however it is adjacent to the 18,000 acre Jackson/Washington State Forest for more recreational activities. The recreation area has a modern campground with 55 Class A sites that have access to shower facilities, electricity, picnic table and grills. Continue reading Starve Hollow Lake

Indiana History Series, Indiana Photo Gallery

Indiana Photo Gallery – Wildlife Management Trail – Salmonie Lake State Park

Wildlife Management Trail 1 Mile Long A nice, pretty, easy trail. Salamonie Lake,9214 W. Lost Bridge WestAndrews, IN 46702260-468-2125on.IN.gov/salamonielake Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Wildlife Management Trail – Salmonie Lake State Park

Indiana Photo Gallery, Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series

Trail 7 Around Ogle Lake

Located in west central Brown County State Park, is an ideal spot for picnics as there are several picnic tables here. Trail 7 circles the lake and allows access to Trails 9 and 8. Continue reading Trail 7 Around Ogle Lake

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