Indiana INsider's Guide

Category: Water Activities

This Indiana Water Park is a MUST DO Family Outing

By Tina Bobilya on Aug. 02, 2017

Head north to Deep River Water Park in Crown Point for a day of slipping, sliding, laughs and lots of screams. The park is located in the heart of what I would call a "Family Zone of Fun" right along the Lincoln Highway with the Albanese Candy Factory and mini golf and go carts nearby plus great…

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Five Things For Your End of Summer Bucket List

By Ken Kosky on Jul. 27, 2017

Enjoy one of the aquatic centers in Johnson County, south of Indianapolis. The end of summer is almost here and if you're anything like me, you probably haven't taken enough days to enjoy these warm days before they're gone. Here are the five things you (and I) have to do south of Indy before…

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12 Northwest Indiana Water Trails You Must Kayak or Canoe

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 16, 2017

Grab your gear and get ready to explore the canals, rivers, streams and lakes in the South Shore. The South Shore has hundreds of miles of water trails and each route offers different opportunities from challenging and scenic to historic and wooded. Whichever route you decide to explore, check…

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Learn to Kayak & Paddleboard at These 5 Amazing Spots

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 16, 2017

Shallow streams, a great lake, a nationally recognized waterway, small lakes and ponds can all be found in the South Shore. We've put together a list of water trails for beginners complete with rental locations. Have your own equipment? Looking for a challenge? Check out our list of the top 12…

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Have You Splashed Around at the Nation's #1 Water Park?

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 02, 2017

USA TODAY polled their readers, and they have named America's "10 Best" Outdoor Water Parks, with an Indiana attraction topping the list! Have you made a splash at this Southern Indiana favorite? Holiday World's Splashin' Safari, in Santa Claus, took top honors in the newspaper's month-long online…

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The One-of-a-Kind Boat Adventure You Have to Try in Madison

By Visit Indiana on May 30, 2017

I first met Captains Janet & Paul about 5 years ago when they rode into Madison hoping to start a jet boat tour business on the Ohio River. Five years later, they have expanded their tours, added 2 new crew members (Captain Will & Deck Crew Steve) to the team, upgraded to a new bigger boat…

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Don't Miss This Sun.-Thurs. Deal at State Park Inns

By Visit Indiana on Jan. 05, 2017

Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park Indiana State Parks are a great place to escape into nature, and the seven Indiana State Park Inns are the best way to get the full experience. Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park The Indiana State Park Inns include Canyon Inn at McCormick's Creek State…

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South Bend: History and Happenings

By Amy Howell on Nov. 15, 2016

Notre Dame Stadium. (Photo by Matt Cashore) When you think of South Bend, you probably think of Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish, the story of "Rudy" and the famous line "win one for the Gipper." All are iconic and engraved forever in history. Photo provided by Visit South Bend Mishawaka The…

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Just Dunes It: A Weekend on Lake Michigan

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 13, 2016

My wife (Chelsi) and I spent my 30th birthday in Italy on our honeymoon. So when her 30th came around, we had to do something to match the awesomeness of mine. So, a trip to the Indiana Dunes was planned and we were ready for a little hiking, some camping and kayaking … with our two dogs. After a…

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State Park Admission is Just 10 Cents on June 4-5!

By Visit Indiana on May 31, 2016

Visiting a state park in Indiana on June 4 or 5 will cost just pocket change -- literally. That's because Indiana State Parks is celebrating its 100th birthday by "rolling back" gate admission to a 10-cents-per-person donation for each of those two days. Turkey Run State Park Ten cents per person…

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