Leisure and Travel Blog

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

As the sticky summer air finally takes a fall and the crisp autumn breeze sweeps in, there's no better time to get outside and enjoy nature. Whether you're strolling through vibrant parks, hiking among the colorful foliage, or cozying up on a camping trip, Southern Indiana (SoIN) offers a bounty of

As you may have heard, pickleball has quickly become the fastest growing sport in the United States. SoIN has joined in on the craze, offering several options for play.

This accessible sport is the perfect mix of fun, fitness and friendship! It’s easy on the joints, great for your heart, and a

The Longest Section of Indiana’s newest rail-trail is now open

This summer, embark on Southern Indiana’s newest adventure for cyclists, walkers and runners. The Borden section of the Monon South Trail is now open! Wind through Southern Indiana’s quaint small towns and picturesque countryside with

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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In the spring, visitors often flock to Southern Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky for air shows and fireworks, but there’s a third treat flitting about the skies from March – May. It’s spring migration time in SoIN!

As the weather changes, birds begin their trek back north in the spring or back

Want to get away after the winter snow and ice? Head south and look to SoIN for a getaway! SoIN is just a mile north of Louisville, Ky. across the Ohio River. It’s our part of Southern Indiana. With our tried and true attractions, plus new businesses regularly opening, you’ll find plenty of new

Did you know that Clark State Forest is Indiana’s oldest state forest? Located in Henryville, Indiana, about 22 miles north of Louisville, KY, it was originally named The State Forest Reservation and Experiment Station. In its early years, the Reservation experimented with different methods of

Are you looking for winter activities in Southern Indiana? You're in the right spot! We are lucky to have mild winters and plenty of outdoor activities making Clark and Floyd Counties a great winter getaway or cabin fever trip.

Top 3 Winter Outdoor Activities

With or without snow, outdoor winter

Monon South Trail Groundbreaking marks the start of construction on Indiana's soon-to-be longest rail trail.

Southern Indiana is known for its rolling hills, deep Hoosier National Forest, vast farmland and Ohio River communities. In the heart of this landscape lies a former CSX railroad corridor