Outdoors in Muncie, Indiana

I moved from Portland, Oregon to Muncie, Indiana almost 4 months ago. I drove over 2,000 miles with two kids and two cats in 4 days-it was quiet the adventure! I've lived on the West Coast all my life and never experienced the Midwest until now. I thought I was leaving the most beautiful place but I'm very happy to say that Muncie is even more green than the Pacific Northwest! I haven't had to water my yard a single time and not one blade of grass is brown, it's amazing. I've gotten to see lightening bugs for the first time which has given me a child like joy I almost can't describe. It's just magical seeing them light up! Several neighbors on my street are also new to the neighborhood which is neat. I've met loads of very kind people. It's easy to navigate the city and it's been a lot of fun exploring different parks. I'm really pleasantly surprised by the number of beautiful parks here. I'm also surprised by the abundance of wildlife. I've never heard so many bird songs and can't even tell you all the things that chirp and sing at night! I have seen prairie dogs and bunnies in my backyard and I'm actually in the city, not in the country! As I expected, the humidity is no joke. It's prob a good idea to buy a home with AC. I didn't do that and I'm counting the days when I can afford to have central air installed!! Thankfully there are a lot of places around to cool off from public pools and splash pads to rivers and lakes. Did you know Indiana has 22 waterfalls? It's on my bucket list to see every single one of them. I'm glad we moved here. It's beautiful, easy pace, and kind people - what more could I ask for?

Mark your calendar! 🎉 The First Thursday Arts Walk returns on February 5 (5–8 PM), bringing art, culture, and community together in the heart of Downtown Muncie. Discover local artists, pop into galleries, and enjoy the creative energy that makes Muncie special. Happening every first Thursday of the month, come see what makes downtown shine. Find out more here!

What a beautiful night in downtown Muncie! The Light Up Muncie Parade filled the streets with glowing floats, cheerful music, and families bundled up enjoying the holiday spirit. The tree lighting at Canan Commons was a true highlight, the whole crowd lit up right along with it. 🎄✨

Events like these really show why Muncie is such a warm and welcoming place to call home. ❤️

More details about the event can still be viewed here!

A 27-acre restored industrial site that is now a sanctuary for birds and hikers, accessible via a boardwalk near the White River.