Indiana has been home to three presidents--William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Harrison. It has been home to several authors, including Gene Stratton-Porter, Jean Shepherd, Booth Tarkington and James Whitcomb Riley. Indiana is also home to three national parks and national historic landmarks, as well as notable state sites, the national head… read more
Fishers is a booming suburb about twenty-five minutes northeast of downtown Indianapolis. As of 2009, it has experienced a 600 percent population growth in the past 10 years, according to the Fishers website. With this growth has come the development of an extensive parks system. There are 395 acres of developed parks, 152 acres of undeveloped areas and o… read more
Noblesville is a quiet suburban town in Indiana. Visitors to the area enjoy exploring the Conner Prairie, taking in a show at the Verizon Music Center or immersing themselves in the past at the Indiana Transportation Museum. Area outdoor attractions including Dillon Park, which features trails and skateboard ramps, and Heintzman Farms, which is a tourable wo… read more
Carmel, Indiana is a town brimming with recreational activities. The Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Program offers a variety of parks and other avenues of recreation for the entire family. There are 14 different parks in and around the Carmel area. (Look at carmelclayparks.com to get an idea of what to expect.) Carmel is also located just a few miles ou… read more
Located in the heart of the Midwest, Indiana offers some great outdoor activities for children and families. From caves in southern Indiana to lakefront dunes and beaches in the north, Indiana offers exciting places for the whole clan to explore. read more
Indianapolis is one of the cross-road cities in heartland America. Spend some time there, and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Motorcycle enthusiasts, pro football and basketball enthusiasts, and of course NASCAR enthusiasts can all fin… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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