I still remember the first time I stood beneath a canopy of ancient trees in Indiana and felt the world go quiet. There is something almost magical about sleeping under forest giants that have been growing for hundreds of years.
The state’s parks offer some of the most stunning old-growth woodland experiences in the Midwest, and the best part is you can camp right in the middle of it all.
Whether you love rugged canyon hikes, peaceful riverside nights, or the sound of waterfalls echoing through the trees, these eight destinations invite you to reconnect with nature in a way that feels increasingly rare…