DAY TRIPS IN INDIANA

By D’Aysia Jackson Feature Editor

For those looking for a one-day road trip to a beach, Indiana Dunes may be the place for you. The beach is surrounded by great scenery, fun-filled shopping, camping spots, and outdoor adventures. The beach has more than 350 species of animals and migrating birds. The National Park is located at Porter, IN 46304, and is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. To get more information on the historic Hoosier landscape, go to https://www.indianadunes. com/.

Having something fun to do in Indiana can be rare at times, but Hidden Paradise Campground offers unique adventures. The campground offers tubing, canoeing, swimming, and more. Hidden Paradise Campground has modern cabins and RV and tent sites to stay. The camping paradise is located at 802 E Jefferson St, St Paul, IN 47272. They are open from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. For more information, go to hiddenparadisecampground.com.

Marengo Cave is an enjoyable and learning-filled summer trip that family and friends can check out. Tourists can have a sleepover in a cave, mine for gemstones, explore caves, and more. The cave is one of a few caves that are connected to one another. The cave is located at 400 East State Rd 64, IN 47140. They’re open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, for more information go to https://marengocave.com.

Another good activity to do in the summer is going to a waterpark. One of the largest waterparks in the northern part of Indiana, it is called Deep River Waterpark. Go to their website https:// www.deepriverwaterpark.com/ for additional information on how to register and buy tickets. The address of the waterpark is 9001 E Lincoln Hwy in Crown Point. A site that is similar to Deep River is the Freedom Springs Aquatic Center. It is located at 850 W Stop 18 Rd in Greenwood.

Indiana’s largest sinkhole is an unforgettable way to spend your summer and enjoy yourself out in nature. An hour-long boat ride will get you as close as possible to the natural attraction. The sinkhole includes four different caves like Marengo Cave, Indiana Caverns, Bluespring Caverns, and Squire Boone’s Caverns. This unforgettable opportunity can only be experienced at 1459 Blue Springs Cavern Rd, IN 47421, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on this incredible sinkhole, go to https://www.bluespringcaverns.com/.

One of the most unique summer activities is paintball. One location to visit is Indy Acres Paintball, which is located at 7225 E Raymond St Indianapolis. It is open from 4-8 p.m. For more information, you can check out their website at https://indyacrespaintball.com/. A second option is Indy Paintball Battleground, the address is 2350 IN-37 in Greenwood. Their hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For extra information, visit https:// battlegroundindy.com/.

Summer Break Activities

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