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Peru, Indiana

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Limestone pillars and shallow alcoves carved into a wooded bluff above the Mississinewa River near Peru, Indiana, under a pink and orange sunset sky

The Seven Pillars of Mississinewa: One of Indiana’s Most Unique Natural Wonders

The Seven Pillars of the Mississinewa near Peru, Indiana are 25-foot limestone columns carved by the river, with an ACRES preserve trail framing them from the far bank.

Taylor Huff

Fairgoers ride a swing carnival ride at dusk beside a Fresh Fried Veggies food stand at an Indiana county fair.

Things to Do in Indiana This Week: July 6-12, 2026

Things to do in Indiana this week, July 6-12: Muse, Evanescence, Phish, and Death Cab concerts at Ruoff and White River, plus county fair season kicks off statewide.

Jarred Porter

Mississinewa Lake: The Conservation Mindset

Mississinewa Lake near Peru has Indiana's biggest state park beach, 472 campsites, and the powerful story of Frances Slocum. Allison has the full guide.

Allison Martin

The Quirky World of Indiana Town Slogans and Nicknames

From “Turtle Town, U.S.A.” to “Athens of the Prairie,” discover the funniest, weirdest, and most iconic Indiana town nicknames that show off true Hoosier charm.