Leisure and Travel Blog

Here in southern Indiana, we love the outdoors, and you’ll understand why after you’ve experienced our amazing parks with state-of-the-art amenities, popular pedestrian and bike trails with picturesque views, and an abundance of recreational activities on land and water.

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A delicious way to spend a day in SoIN

My hands are stained purple with juice. The sun is shining on my sunscreen-slathered neck and arms. My bucket is filling with “black gold.” I’m picking black raspberries, and all is right with the world.

My weekend morning starts as Huber’s Orchard, Winery,

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What is Forecastle Fest?

This year, Forecastle Fest is Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, at Louisville’s Waterfront Park, the riverside heart of downtown. Forecastle has grown from a small music festival in 2002 to a robust weekend of events

When my family and I moved to the SoIN region 18 years ago, we had no idea this area was steeped in the performing arts. We’re music geeks and movie-goers who love attending concerts, musicals, dramas, and comedies...and even an occasional thriller.

It’s been a thrill to watch

For years, Clarksville’s Derby Dinner Playhouse and Clarksville Little Theatre have entertained locals and visitors. Joining SoIN’s theater “cast list” in June: TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana, New Albany’s new community theater production company.

Entertaining visiting friends or relatives this summer? Looking for fun things to do not so far away from home? SoIN parks, riverfront amphitheaters, and aquatic centers come alive in May! It’s time to get outdoors and enjoy live music, movies, theater, biking, walking, hiking, and picnics at