9 Photos That Prove Rural Indiana Is The Best Place To Live
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Courtney Johnston
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People from out of state seems to think of Indiana in two terms: Indianapolis, which only encompasses a tiny fraction of central Indiana, and Pawnee, the fictional town made famous by Amy Poehler and “Parks and Recreation.” But Indiana is SO much more than one city and a fake town crammed with Indiana stereotypes. Rural Indiana is pretty awesome, and I’ve got the pictures to prove it.
Small towns like Clinton, Indiana have a certain charm and magic about them. There's something about seeing quaint main streets like this that make you want to pack up and move to a small Hoosier town.
There is something beautiful about old buildings and rural Indiana has their fair share of them. Even buildings that are falling apart are picturesque, like this old farmhouse.
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Scenes like this stunning sunset in Elkhart, Indiana easily remind us of the beauty of the rural parts of our state. Could you imagine standing right under this?
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Some might not appreciate the flatness of Indiana, but this picture shows the stunning ability the rural areas have to display a powerful, seemingly never-ending skyline.
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This image taken in Parkers Settlement, Indiana brilliantly captures the essence of our state. Some might find fields as boring or plain, but Hoosiers can see just how beautiful and magical these fields really are.
Rural Indiana is the epitome of Christmas bliss in the winter. If you want to see just how beautiful snow can be, get out of the city for the day.
Come on! This doesn't even look real! Rural Indiana has a way of transporting you back in time.
Taken at the Kesling Wetland, this gorgeous image depicts rural Indiana at its finest. Tell me you don't want to hang this on your wall!
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This great blue heron photograph was taken at Geist Park and serves to remind Hoosiers how stunning nature can be when left to its own devices.
If you live in rural Indiana, consider yourself lucky! What other beautiful images of rural Indiana do you know of?
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