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While in a typical year, almost half of Indiana cropland is planted in corn, there is a much wider variety of fauna. In the Indiana Dunes regions, there are many unusual plants, including the prickly pear cactus, lichen mosses, bearberry, and more than 20 varieties of orchards. Indiana is host to many famous Americans, including entertainers James Dean, and David Letterman. It is also has earned the nickname "Mother of Vice-Presidents". There have been five men from Indiana elected as vice-presidents: Schuyler Colfax, Thomas A. Hendricks, Charles W. Fairbanks, Thomas Marshall and Dan Quayle. The state also has a rich history to explore. Most often known as the area where the Amish reside where you can get a glimpse of their world. Outdoor adventures await you with caves, rivers and forests. Relax after a long day in an Indiana inn near Auburn or a b&b in Indianapolis.
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