Falls of the Ohio State Park – New Exhibit

Historic Archaeology of the Falls of the Ohio Region exhibit is now on display at Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center. Late 1700s and mid-1900s artifacts will be on display include pottery, coins, beads, glass bottles and more. The collection is vast and has not been exhibited all together before now. The exhibit runs through March [...]

Geocache Outdoor Adventure

Explore Mounds State Park in Anderson via GPS. On March 14 (1 pm), navigate your way through the woods to find cache – storage box with stuff inside. Prizes will be awarded. Advance registration required: $3/person or $10/team of four. Registration: 765-642-6627.

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Guides to Outdoor Fun

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Fishing Guide and Outdoor Recreation Guide are now available online.
For a hard copy, e-mail DNRGuideRequests@dnr.IN.gov.

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Fun Holiday Happenings at State Parks

Check this out Department of Natural Resources Holiday Happenings. Full of great gift ideas, fun holiday activities and great discounts. Enjoy season fun at a state park!

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Start Your Toboggan

Feel the need for speed? Head to the Pokagon State Park for tobogganing fun! (Is that even a word?). The state’s only twin-track, refrigerated toboggan run is sure to thrill. Don’t have a toboggan handy? No need, rent one from Pokagon. Check it out at tobogganrun.com.

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Hiking History…

If you like Native American history, then I have two great places for you to explore – Mounds State Park (Anderson) and Angel Mounds State Historic Site (Evansville). Both sites are early Native American earth mound formations, also known as earthworks. The mounds are believed to have been used for religious ceremonies and rituals.
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Birdwatching…not just for the birds.

Love Birdwatching, but don’t know where to go? Then let the Indiana Audubon Society be your guide. Check out Indiana’s best locations on their birdwatching map. One of the Society’s goals is to increase advocacy and awareness of bird and habitat protection. So, in 1998, they instituted the Audubon Important Bird Areas program, which to [...]

Camping doesn’t always mean rugged….

Enjoy the great outdoors, but don’t want to sleep with Yogi? Then try a state park inn. They provide all the amenities: food, shopping, pools, game room and more in a wonderful rustic setting. I’ve stayed at all but one and had a great experience every time!

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No Better Way to Celebrate Fall

After you check out Indiana’s Leaf Cams, get out and enjoy the colors at one of Indiana’s State Parks. Check out Department of Natural Resources’ color guide including the Halloween happenings at the parks.

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Steelhead Trout – YUM!

If you love fishing, trout is a great catch in Indiana. Steelhead trout spawn in early spring, but start their migration upstream in September. So you have all winter long to catch these chrome beauties. Tip: Spinners, flies and shrimp are the best bait.
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