Leisure and Travel Blog

Throughout the seasons, Southern Indiana (SoIN) brings many opportunities for exploration and adventure. With lots of gorgeous spots to explore, SoIN is the place to check out intriguing historical sights, stunning natural landmarks, and adventurous parks.

Don’t know where to start? The free Scenic

Walk through these hidden gem nature areas in Clark and Floyd counties.

Want to take a walk in nature close to the Ohio River communities of New Albany, Clarksville and Jeffersonville? Sure, we have trail hikes at Falls of the Ohio State Park, Charlestown State Park, Deam Lake State Recreation Area

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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National #PretendToBeATimeTraveler day is December 8th! Celebrate by taking a trip back in time right here in #southernIndiana.

Here are some of the spots where you can discover the local past and the history of the world!

Falls of the Ohio State Park

Travel back 390 million years and hike on

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 Charlestown, Indiana about 30 minutes north of Louisville, Kentucky. On more than 5,100 acres, this park offers a unique blend of activities for a fun family weekend. Its rich natural history houses the remains of Rose Island,

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

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Are you stressed?

Let’s be honest, everyone’s stress levels are up right now! Stress impacts our bodies in ways we sometimes don’t even notice. Many of us have been spending more time inside staring at a glowing screen, which can cause us to feel sluggish. Science has shown that nature can be

Local artist Al Gorman uses objects washed ashore to create art works. Want to know more about the sculptures? Visit the banks of the Ohio River. 

Ask a child to name a big fossil, and they’ll probably give you the name of a dinosaur like T. rex, Diplodocus, or Triceratops.

How many times will someone say a coral or sponge? Probably never – unless they have visited the fossil beds at the Falls of the Ohio.

A few fossils at the Falls can