Toboggan Run at Pokagon State Park

Toboggan Run

Head to Pokagon State Park for Toboggan Run, Indiana’s only refrigerated toboggan slide.

State Park Inns Promise Winter Fun and Value

Indiana State Park Inns

A variety of cozy inns nestled in Indiana’s state parks offer fun activities for the winter season.

Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Find smart selection, storage and preparation tips as well as nutritional benefits of our recipe for Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Comfort Foods With a (Healthy) Twist

Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe

Stay warm, healthy and happy this winter with all your favorite comfort foods, including healthy versions of macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and turkey or chicken pot pie.

How to Prepare for Winter Storms

Snow-covered barn and silo

When weather forecasters predict winter storms for Indiana, it could be a mild storm with snow for a few hours or it could be a blizzard lasting several days. The Red Cross offers these tips for preparing for a winter storm.

Nutritious Baking and Breakfast Recipes

Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies recipe

Our recipes for Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies, Oven Baked Apple Walnut Pancakes and Chocolate Fruit and Nut Clusters are fun to make and nutritious too.

See Eagles in Indiana This Winter

Bald Eagle Watching in Indiana

You don’t have to have an eagle’s eye to spot the regal birds out and about this winter. While bald eagles were once on the country’s endangered species list, they have regained their numbers and can be seen throughout Indiana during a few weeks in the winter.

7 Winter Exercise Strategies

Exercise on treadmills at the gym

Resist the urge to bundle up and sit on the couch all winter long. Get moving with these exercise strategies.

Holiday Safety Begins at Home

Christmas Lights Safety Tips

Tips for electrical safety during the holidays.

Houseplants Beat the Winter Blues

Indoor houseplants

Healthy houseplants help improve moods and cure depression.

Wonderful Winter Recipes

Beef bourguignon recipe

Winter recipes from casseroles to soups invite home cooks to cozy up with a warm meal. Our winter recipe collection spans the culinary spectrum from breakfast to dinner, from hearty soups and stews to favorite side dishes.

Get the Facts on Firewood

Firewood

Softwood or hardwood? Maple or pine? According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, the type of firewood isn’t nearly as important as its age. It needs to be dry – very dry.