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🍂 Fall Musts: Six IN Towns Made for Outdoor Lovers
Plus - There's campus beauty in Bloomington and a northern Indiana creamery to explore!
Get IN, Austin Sellers & Nate Spangle
November 13, 2025
Thursday, November 13th
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“Hoosiers” Makes Its World Premiere in Indianapolis (1986)
This week in Indiana history, we revisit the world premiere of “Hoosiers,” one of the most legendary sports movies of all time. On Nov. 10, 1986, crowds filled the sidewalks outside the Circle Theatre (now known as the Hilbert Circle Theatre) in downtown Indianapolis, eager to see the film that captured Indiana’s most cherished sport and small-town spirit. With much of the movie filmed in towns like Knightstown and New Richmond, it immediately struck a chord with locals who saw familiar gymnasiums, landscapes, and values reflected on the big screen.
Four days after its world premiere, “Hoosiers” was released across theaters throughout Indiana before expanding nationwide in 1987. The film, based off the 1954 Milan High School basketball team that improbably won the state title, resonated with millions who rallied behind the underdog story of the fictional Hickory High School squad. The determination, teamwork, and overall emotional depth immediately turned “Hoosiers” into a classic American sports film — and something Hoosiers can forever stand by with pride.
Indiana is full of natural beauty — farmland, forests, lakes, rolling hills, and even beaches (we see you, Indiana Dunes).
With most of the state experiencing a snowfall earlier this week and the days of autumn dwindling, here are six towns across the Hoosier State that will stop you in your tracks with their natural escapes. Get in the car or hit the trails to soak up fall before it’s gone.
The holiday season is fast approaching (seriously, it snowed this week and Christmas is only 42 days away), so we’re getting ahead of the shopping spree that is soon to be by offering you, one of our beloved newsletter subscribers, the chance to purchase a Get Indiana limited-edition black heavyweight hoodie for yourself or a loved one.
This hoodie is all Indiana — did you expect any different? The hoodies themselves were supplied by Berne Apparel out of Ossian, Indiana, the design with elements of Indiana’s state flag on the front is courtesy of our friends at United State of Indiana, and we snuck a Get Indiana leather patch on the back for good measure.
They’re warm, they’re numbered individually on the sleeve to make yours unique (limited run of 100), and time is running out to place a pre-sale order. You can do that here through this Sunday, Nov. 16.
Get Indiana recently acquired Fishers Digest, a weekly newsletter sharing the latest news, events, restaurants, hidden gems, and more about Fishers, Ind. Now named Get Fishers, the newsletter relaunched last week to nearly 5,000 Hoosier subscribers.
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This season, there’s no better place to be than Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Nashville, Ind. Set on 325 beautiful wooded acres right next to Brown County State Park, Hard Truth is packed with can’t-miss fall fun: behind-the-scenes distillery tours, exclusive whiskey releases, live concerts, and seasonal events you’ll want to circle on your calendar. Plus, its full restaurant is perfect for gathering with friends after a day of exploring.
Hard Truth isn’t just a stop — it’s a full-on experience that keeps you coming back again and again. If you’re planning a fall day trip or weekend getaway, make sure Hard Truth is at the top of your list.
See all the fall events and plan your visit: hardtruth.com.
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Twelve miles east of South Bend between cornfields and gravel roads sits Crystal Springs Creamery. This small, family-run dairy has an Osceola address, and it’s redefining what “farm fresh” means in the Hoosier State. Here’s what we know about Crystal Springs and what makes it a go-to dairy provider.
If you want to visit the farm, be sure to swing through its Farm Store, open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. As we near the holiday season, there are tons of seasonal milk flavors worth trying. If you can’t make it to the Farm Store, there are 121 locations across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio where you can find Crystal Springs Creamery products.
Old Crescent
Whether you went to Indiana University or simply are looking for a place where the world slows down in Bloomington, Ryan Ahlwardt, a recent Get IN. Podcast guest and host of Fox 59’s Indy Now, beautifully detailed the spot he loves most on IU’s campus.
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Entering Saturday, Indiana football was 2-25 in the head-to-head series vs. Penn State and had never previously won in Happy Valley. Think those numbers mattered to IU head coach Tom Cignetti? Well, he said confidently before kickoff, “this team has never played here.”
Heisman frontrunner Fernando Mendoza backed Cignetti’s statement and delivered a “Heismendoza” moment for the No. 2 Hoosiers, marching Indiana (10-0) to the go-ahead score with 36 seconds left (watch the game-winning drive below). Omar Cooper Jr. hauled in the decisive toe-tapping touchdown to cap a 10-play, 80-yard drive in 1 minute and 15 seconds that gave IU a stunning 27-24 win.
Penn State (3-6), ranked No. 2 in the AP preseason poll, suffered its sixth straight defeat but gave the Hoosiers all they could handle behind a crowd of 105,231 at Beaver Stadium. The Hoosiers still found a way, overcoming its worst defensive performance of the season.
The unsung hero? Charlie Becker, who snagged seven receptions for 118 yards after entering the game with seven catches all season. IU was without its star wideout Elijah Sarratt, and Becker filled in admirably.
Next up: Home vs. Wisconsin (3-6), Saturday, 12 p.m. on BTN, Tickets
The Indianapolis Colts bounced back from a Week 9 setback with a thrilling win on Sunday, taking down the Atlanta Falcons 31-25 in overtime behind a monster performance by Jonathan Taylor.
Playing in the first NFL regular-season game in Berlin, Germany, the Colts (8-2) rode their bellcow running back to victory over the Falcons (3-6). Taylor amassed 244 yards and three touchdowns on 32 carries along with 42 yards on three receptions. His 83-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter — the longest rush in the NFL this season — gave Indy a 22-17 advantage. Taylor’s second score also moved him past Edgerrin James for most rushing touchdowns in Colts history with 65. His 8-yard TD carry in overtime sealed the win and gave him an NFL-leading 17 touchdowns (Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs and Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs are tied for second with 10).
Indianapolis trailed 14-13 at halftime, 17-13 through three quarters, and 25-22 with 1:44 to play in the fourth quarter when Falcons halfback Tyler Allgeier found the endzone for a second time. Ameer Abdullah returned the ensuing kickoff across midfield to Atlanta’s 48-yard line, and Daniel Jones moved the Colts into field-goal range thanks to a 19-yard rush on third-and-21 and clutch 10-yard completion to Tyler Warren on fourth-and-2.
The Colts sit atop the AFC (Denver and New England both are 8-2) and have a 2.5-game lead over Jacksonville (5-4) in the AFC South.
Next up: Bye week, then at Kansas City (5-4), Sunday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m. on CBS
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🎙 Today's show took me back to my college days at DePauw University and the historic football rivalry between the Tigers and Wabash College. I was joined by Dr. Lori White, President of DePauw University, and Dr. Scott E. Feller, President of Wabash College.
We discuss the long-standing Monon Bell rivalry between the institutions and its beginning in 1890, the impact of small liberal arts colleges, and their experiences moving to Indiana from the West Coast.
This special episode touches on the traditions, challenges, and camaraderie involved in the Monon Bell game and explores the broader impacts their colleges have on their communities and alumni. They also share their first Monon Bell experiences, the logistical challenges of hosting the game, and a friendly wager for the 131st edition of the Monon Bell Classic coming up on Saturday, Nov. 15, in Crawfordsville.
If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.
You are going to learn about:
- The History and Traditions of One of College Football's Oldest Rivalries
- How DePauw and Wabash Thrive as Small Liberal Arts Colleges
- Challenges When Hosting the Monon Bell Classic
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