WAVELAND – It’s 1937. The Depression drags on. You need a break, but money’s tight and the Model T needs tires. “One-Week All-Expense Vacation,” says the little flier that came in the mail. “Treat ...

When you think about national and state parks, your mind probably goes to well-known destinations out west like Yosemite or the Grand Canyon. Few think to plan their next major outdoor excursion in ...

Each newsroom has its own folklore, and one of my favorite Journal & Courier stories involves a reporter who many years ago accepted a job offer only to change her mind at the last minute. The reason?

Indiana offers a variety of stunning state parks, each with unique features and activities for every month of the year.

Shades State Park holds a rich history, which is now 75 years long. The 3,082-acre facility covers portions of northeast Parke County, as well as parts of Montgomery and Fountain counties. It became ...

I am one of those people who love to hike in the winter. I recently had my sights set on hiking at the Pine Hills Nature Preserve up at Shades State Park. So I layered myself up from the winter cold ...

Shades State Park is hosting a stargazing party at one of the darkest night skies in Indiana from 10 p.m. to midnight on June 19 along the park road to the Pine Hills parking lot. The Wabash Valley ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — With gas prices soaring, many ...

The Adventure Trail at O'Bannon Woods State Park is on the Best of Indiana ballot for Best Hiking Trail. submitted Daily Reporter staff reports Indiana state park trails swept all 10 places in the ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) – Downed trees at three state parks around Indiana are being made available for firewood, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced. With a permit, certain trees can ...