Fireflies in Indiana There are about 43 species of Lampyridae in Indiana. Of those species, 31 are lightning bug fireflies (those that flash). The others are called dark fireflies because they do not flash. What happened to the lightning bugs in Indiana? The beetles also are losing their habitat to development. As forested areas or …
Early explorers to our state talked about traveling for days under a continuous canopy of trees broken occasionally where a tree or trees had fallen. Even when Indiana received statehood in 1816, it was still almost entirely forested. How much of Indiana was forest? Indiana is 19.4% forested this is the same percentage as Colorado. …
Best Small Towns in Indiana Bourbon. Patriot. Stinesville. Pine Village. Buck Creek. Williamsport. Monterey. Shamrock Lakes. What is the best area to live in Indiana? Main Findings Overall Rank (1 = Best) City Total Score 1 Fishers, IN 75.00 2 Zionsville, IN 73.69 3 Carmel, IN 73.19 4 Westfield, IN 66.90 What is the friendliest …
INDIANAPOLIS WEATHER One thing that contributes to that unpredictability is that we’re landlocked in the Midwest. Areas close to oceans and lakes have more predictable weather patterns, so that already puts us at a disadvantage. Why is the weather in Indiana so weird? The Gulf of Mexico is a major player in Indiana’s climate. Southerly …
10 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Indiana Stinesville. Pine Village. Buck Creek. Williamsport. Monterey. Shamrock Lakes. Merom. Bridgeton. What is the best small town in Indiana to live? You Won’t Believe the Charm in These 20 Small Indiana Towns Franklin. Voted as the home of Indiana’s best main street, Franklin is the county seat of …
Tucked between Gary Ind., and Michigan City, Mich., the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a hidden gem filled with dunes, lakes, marshes and lakeshore with spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Also, a beautiful view of the Chicago skyline can be seen from the park’s viewing platform. Can you see the sunset from the Indiana Dunes? Dig …
The state of Indiana is beautiful from the moment the sunrises until the moment the sunsets. Even engulfed in darkness, this is a beautiful state. Here are ten of the most stunning sunsets across the state. The blues and pinks in this sunset are absolutely beautiful. What state has the best sunsets? 7 Spots For …
Carmel is one of the wealthiest towns in Indiana with a median household income of just over 112,765 dollars. What is the wealthiest town In Indiana? In Indiana, the richest town is Meridian Hills located in Marion County, about six miles north of downtown Indianapolis. Here’s some of the data provided by Stacker: Median household …
“Locally, the black gangs are too disorganized. We have the Crips and Bloods in Indianapolis, but they are too disorganized to compete with the Latino gangs. Some even buy their drugs from [the Latino gangs].” Where is the hood in Indianapolis? East 34 St. and Sutherland Ave. According to Neighborhood Scout, a website that ranks …
The violent crime rate is half what it was in the early 1990s per capita, and property crimes are at a 50-year low. Safest and Most Dangerous States. Overall rank State Total Score 17 Indiana 52.20 18 North Dakota 51.83 19 Wisconsin 51.71 20 Idaho 51.20 Is Indiana a safe state? At A Glance: With …
Indiana is a leading producer of corn, soybeans, poultry and popcorn, and it ranks 10th in the nation for agricultural sales. What products is Indiana famous for? Sugar cream pie and pork tenderloin sandwiches – the first is an official Indiana state food and the other might as well be – are notable elements of …
Since they were away from home, they sought out the comfort and hospitality of Service Men’s Centers. The “warmth, friendliness and shelter” they found at the centers made the soldiers start affectionately referring to Indy as “Naptown.” Is Naptown derogatory? So Naptown started out as a hip reference to one of the great jazz centers …
Gov. Eric Holcomb is not considering the possibility of renaming the state of Indiana, even as sports teams and other entities with Native American associations contemplate rebranding in response to growing concerns about cultural misappropriation. “I haven’t given that any thought,” Holcomb told reporters Wednesday. Can states change name? The process would normally involve a …
Indiana Snacks Bloomington Chocolate Company – Cayenne Pretzel Rods. Jasper Popcorn – “Happily Ever After” Label – 3 oz. Jasper Popcorn – “Happy to Have You in Indianapolis” Label – 3 oz. Jasper Popcorn – “Indiana Home Grown” Label – 3 oz. Newfangled Confections Frittle – 3.5 oz. So Good Cheddar Popcorn – 2 oz. …
Most People Don’t Know These 7 Awesome Things Came From Indiana The First Gasoline Pump. WikiMedia Commons. The very first gasoline pump was born on September 5th of 1885 in Fort Wayne. Theme Parks. WikiMedia Commons. The Machine Gun. WikiMedia Commons. Gasoline Powered Vehicle. WikiMedia Commons. Motorized Airplane. What was created in Indiana? The Gatling …