If you've been following along, you know we've been making an effort to check out some of Indiana's State Parks this year. You can see my other reviews, here and here. We managed to squeeze in one last trip of the season back in November and this time added on a night at one of the State Park Inns, which was a first for us. The weekend of Thanksgiving we headed to Madison, IN ... Read More

If you're searching for an easy, low crowds activity that doesn't break the budget then Garfield Park's Crossing at the Conservatory is worth checking out. At only $4 a person or $10 for a family (2 adults max) and free parking, this hidden gem is an annual tradition for our family. Garfield Park is a beautiful city park located just south of downtown Indianapolis and the ... Read More

Shades State Park in Indiana is about an hour and twenty minutes from Indianapolis and offers year round hiking for families. Nestled on the banks of Sugar Creek, it's often overlooked by its more popular cousin Turkey Run State Park, located just a few miles west, and remains less crowded especially during the fall. Our family recently decided to squeeze in one more hike ... Read More

With our newly acquired Indiana State Park pass, we’ve been making an effort to get out and try some new-to-us parks.  At just 1 hour from our house, Mounds State Park is the perfect quick getaway for our family.  The park is located right along the White River in Anderson, IN and just about 10 minutes from I-69 so it’s an easy drive. We got there early on a Sunday morning ... Read More