Leisure and Travel Blog

Whether you’re a long-term gardening enthusiast, a recent COVID gardener, or you’re simply craving a nature immersion beyond the overwhelming cicada takeover, the southern Indiana region offers beautiful botanical experiences to fit any level of interest.

Here’s a round-up of some buzz-worthy spots

Southern Indiana has excellent trails and paths for experienced trekkers or novices who want to ease into hiking.

Family Friendly, Easy and Accessible Hikes

For family-friendly adventuring, the 2.8-mile Mount Saint Francis loop trail in Floyds Knobs is

From breweries and boutiques to eateries and event venues, several new spots are popping up in Southern Indiana this year. Here’s a round-up of new businesses and must-see spots debuting in 2021. We’ll be updating and adding to this list as new places open, so be sure to check back often for

Throughout the year, cabins provide cozy getaways for long weekends of outdoor adventures, pure nostalgia, or a great way to break up your own sense of cabin fever!

Southern Indiana has several cabin options to give you the adventurous experience best suited for your family or travel crew.

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Whether you’re taking a road trip or relaxing with a Spring Break staycation, southern Indiana has some new and classic hot spots to keep both kids and parents entertained. SoIN has a range of spots to visit (six feet apart of course) at any budget!

1. Get Your Game On

Union Restaurant & GameYard

The Falls of the Ohio State Park is a one-of-a-kind attraction. It is home to the largest exposed Devonian (before dinosaurs) fossil beds in the world. These fossilized sea creatures lived millions of years ago when this area was actually the floor of a shallow tropical sea.

Located along the Ohio

Charlestown State Park is a beautiful gem tucked along the Ohio River in Borden, Indiana about 30 minutes north of Louisville, Kentucky. On more than 15,000 acres, this park offers a unique blend of activities for a fun family weekend. Its rich natural history houses the remains of Rose Island, a

Deam Lake State Recreation Area is a gem in southern Indiana north of Louisville, with 1,300 acres of forest and trails and an impressive 104-acre lake. Featuring a variety of activities, this is a fun day trip or a long weekend with the family.

Most people come here for: The Beach

Top 3 features:

You stand with your shotgun ready at your shoulder. “Pull!” you say, and a bright orange clay target launches into the air. You follow the clay as it sails away. You pull the trigger. Crack! the clay falls to the ground in pieces.

Clay target or clay “pigeon” shooting is one of the many things you

Life can be full of so many uncertainties and unknowns. This year in particular we are probably grappling with the desire to get away. Hit that reset button. Take that big, full breath we’ve all been craving since March.

Whether southern Indiana is your getaway travel destination or your staycation