My husband and I love to hike and these are some of the places we've found to be the best in Indiana!!π
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My husband and I always hike Turkey Run in the summer you can literally spend all day here!! Our favorite trail is trail 3π
DNR: State Parks: Turkey Run State Park - IN.gov
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My first time going here was last summer and it did not disappoint!! If you love waterfalls this is right up your alleyπ
Clifty Falls State Park
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Super nice trails and easy to get around!! π
McCormick's Creek State Park - IN.gov
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When I want to go to the beach but canβt this is where I go lol!! The water is super clear itβs really pretty π
Indiana Dunes - National Park Service
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Such a good state park the trails are awesome and we always see tons of wildlife!! π
Shades State Park
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Tons of really good trails & lookout areas!! π We also love to rent cabins here theyβre pretty affordable and the family always has a blast!
Brown County State Park - IN.gov
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Iβve only been here once because itβs so far away from me but it was definitely one of the best places Iβve ever hiked!! π
Hoosier National Forest - Home
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Super cool trails they hold a lot of adventure!! π
O'Bannon Woods State Park
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Beautiful trails and really good fishing!! π
Salamonie Lake - DNR: State Parks - IN.gov
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A lot of trails and good fishing spots!! I really like this one for fishing because there multiple different ponds and a big reservoir so everyoneβs not all crowded up in one place!! π
About Eagle Creek Park - Indy.gov
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Super family friendly trails so if you have littles this is a really good option!!π
DNR: Forestry: Morgan-Monroe State Forest - IN.gov
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I love the falls and they have a few trails very family friendly!! π
Cataract Falls - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
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Really nice easy trails and a lot of history!! π
Fort Harrison State Park - IN.gov
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Nice clean park with easy family friendly trails!! π
Marott Woods Nature Preserve - Indy Parks & Recreation
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Awesome state park thereβs a lot to do here and they have a little resort!!π