When you think of Indiana you don’t think of amazing hiking trips. However, once you dig a little you will find some unique state parks in Indiana that have some fantastic hiking trails. Out of the 24 state parks located throughout the Hoosier state, 6 of which have hiking challenges that can be completed solo…
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The 3 Dune Challenge at Indiana Dunes
Indiana is making great strides to bringing in more hikers to their state parks. Several parks have a hiking challenge specific to that park that you can complete. Pokagon State Park: Hell’s Pointe Challenge Clifty Falls State Park: Four Falls Challenge Indiana Dunes State Park: 3 Dunes Challenge Shades State Park: 6 Ravine Challenge Turkey…
Best 5 Hikes Under 5 Miles in Indiana
Indiana has more to offer than farmland and flat ground. Indiana offers loads of diverse hiking trails from canyons to deep forest. Weather you are in a state park, nature park, or a national forest these are five hikes under five miles that anyone can accomplish in a day hike. All trails below allow dogs…
What To Bring On a Day Hike: The Essentials
A day hike is considered a hike you can finish in a single day typically under 15 miles. If it involves you stoping to setup camp you are falling into the backpacking category. So what all do you need for a day hike? That will all depend on your terrain, length, and weather. No matter…
Top 5 Must Visit Indiana State Parks
Indiana has a total of 25 state parks scattered throughout the state. All are unique in their own way and here we are listing our top 5 Indiana State Parks. The parks listed are all kid friendly. The parks/trails allow dogs as long as they are leashed. Please note all Indiana state parks have an…