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This Unique Indiana Site Lets Visitors Glimpse A Prehistoric Burial Mound That Nature Created First

Some places carry a weight that you can almost feel the moment you arrive. A remarkable historic landmark in Vincennes, Indiana is one of those rare spots where ancient nature and human history collide in the most unexpected way. Unlike most burial mounds across the country, this one was not...

Vincennes, IN · 20h

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Deer hunts to close Griffy Lake for two weekends

The Griffy Lake Nature Preserve will be closed to all public access and recreational use for the next two weekends because of deer hunts . The preserve will close: At 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16. At 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23. “The closure includes all trails, shoreline areas and the entire lake,” the city of Bloomington’s parks department said in a news release. “Hiking, fishing, boating and all other recreational activities are prohibited during the closures. No watercraft may be launched onto Griffy Lake during either hunting weekend.” The 1,220-acre nature park north of Bloomington offers scenic woodlands and a 109-acre lake that formerly served as Bloomington's primary drinking water source. The parks department has managed the preserve since 1971. The city has conducted hunts in the preserve since 2017 to reduce deer browsing of native vegetation. The city said “excessive” browsing can reduce the number of trees and “reduce the abundance and diversity of native plants. Managing deer populations helps these native plant communities recover and supports the long-term regeneration of the forest.” Julie Ramey, community relations manager for the parks department,

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Celebrate the Spirit of the Season at the Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt

Experience the warmth, tradition, and wonder of the holiday season as Ferdinand’s beloved Christkindlmarkt kicks off with a memorable Opening Ceremony and Eve Dinner on Friday, November 20, 2026, at the historic Monastery Immaculate Conception. The evening begins with the official Opening Ceremony on the Monastery grounds at 6:30...

Ferdinand, IN · 16h

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Art Walk Return to Downtown Bloomington for the 28th Year

The art walk is designed for artists to showcase their work. Brian K. Simpson, artist and owner, describes the event as humble beginnings. He explains that people began collecting studios and there were about four downtown. Everyone thought that it was amazing to have four artist studios together. The art...

Bloomington, IN · 1d

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Complete Your Holiday Shopping at Gingerbread Christmas in Plainfield Indiana

A few years ago, I was introduced to the Plainfield Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas and Fine Arts Show at Plainfield High School, and I was pleasantly surprised by how this annual Hendricks County, Indiana, event can take the pain out of shopping during the holidays. This year, the 56th Annual...

Plainfield, IN · 1d

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This Enormous Indiana Outlet Mall Is Basically Disneyland For Anyone Who Loves A Good Deal

Somewhere in the quiet corner of northeastern Indiana, there’s a place that turns ordinary people into bargain-hunting legends. The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont, tucked into the charming town of Fremont, Indiana, is the kind of destination that makes your wallet nervous and your shopping instincts absolutely electric. Let’s be...

Fremont, IN · 19h

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Indiana’s Covered Bridge Country Hides These 5 Diners Worth Pulling Over For

West-central Indiana is famous for its old wooden covered bridges, and Parke County alone claims the title of Covered Bridge Capital of the World with 31 of them. But after a morning of bridge hopping on winding county roads, you are going to get hungry. The good news is that...

Parke County, IN · 2d

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Grab Your Keys And Road Trip To This Remote Steakhouse In Indiana For Its Legendary Steaks

If Indiana had a Mount Rushmore of great restaurants, Teibel’s Family Restaurant in Schererville would be carved into that stone with a very large chisel. It’s been quietly serving some of the best steaks in the state from a stone-faced building on a busy road in Lake County, and the people who know about it tend to keep coming back with a loyalty that borders on devotion.

Schererville, IN · 7d

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Drive From Anywhere In Indiana To This Legendary Seafood Shack That Skips The Frills

Indiana has a lot of things going for it, but “world-class seafood destination” has never really been one of the phrases people reach for first. Paula’s On Main in Fort Wayne is here to change your mind about that, one plate of almond walleye at a time.

Fort Wayne, IN · 9d

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No Snow Required for Indiana’s Famous Toboggan Run

Who says you need a blizzard to have a winter adventure? Up in Northern Indiana, Pokagon State Park has been proving otherwise for more than 85 years with its famous Toboggan Run. Here's how it works: you and your crew climb a 30-foot tower, settle onto a sturdy toboggan, and...

Angola, IN · 3d

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Five Indiana Cafeterias Where You Still Slide A Tray Down The Line

Grab a tray, pick a pie, and point at what you want. That simple routine has fed Hoosier families for generations, and it is still alive at MCL Restaurant & Bakery locations around central Indiana. The chain dates back to 1950, and its cafeterias keep serving scratch-style comfort food like...

Indianapolis, IN · 23h

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These 4 Old Indiana Truck Stop Diners Still Serve Breakfast Like It’s 1970

Some of the best breakfasts in Indiana are not found downtown. They are served next to diesel pumps and big rig parking, where the coffee keeps coming and the gravy never went out of style. Truck stop diners were built to feed hungry drivers fast, and a few of them...

Indiana · 2d

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This Hidden Indiana Dinner Theater Pairs A Homemade Buffet With Incredible Broadway Musicals

The menu here actually changes to match whatever musical is on stage. A dinner themed around the show you’re about to watch?. I need to know who plans that. The owners named the place after the dating site where they met. They also got married in a small Indiana town that shares the same word.

Hillsboro, IN · 6d

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Escape The Noise And Discover Indiana’s Most Blissfully Peaceful Nature Park For A Perfect Day Trip

Somewhere between your last frustrating commute and your next overbooked weekend, there is a wooden sign hanging between two stone pillars in North Salem, Indiana, and it is waiting patiently for you to find it. McCloud Nature Park doesn’t advertise itself aggressively or demand your attention. It simply exists,...

North Salem, IN · 4d

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Photos: Edgewood Marching Mustangs celebrate fifth straight state title

Edgewood won the Open Class C title on Saturday (Nov. 7) at the 53rd Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Finals for High School Marching Bands. The competition took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It was the band’s fifth consecutive Class C state championship and sixth overall....

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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ICAN service dogs provide life-changing support for Indiana veterans

INDIANAPOLIS — As the nation honors veterans throughout November, the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) is highlighting the life-changing impact service dogs can have on people living with disabilities. Patty Spitler spoke with Emily Shryock, training manager at ICAN, to discuss the organization’s work supporting veterans through highly trained service dogs. Shryock was joined by […]

Indiana · 1d

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Netflix announces new ‘Stranger Things’ live-action prequel set to stream in 2028

Prepare to go back to the Upside Down, but not in Hawkins, Indiana.

Indiana · 1d

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Indiana Grown Holiday Gift Boxes Announced

Indiana Grown is getting a head start on holiday shopping, announcing the lineup for its 2026 Holiday Gift Box featuring products made right here in the Hoosier State. This year’s gift box will include 14 products from 11 Indiana Grown members, showcasing locally produced foods, specialty items, and artisan goods.

Indiana · 1d

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