Mossy Feet Books – Author Paul R. Wonning
Books About Indiana History, United States History and Garden Guides
Greetings, today I will talk about one of my new book releases, Shakamak State Park. This is one of the lesser-known state parks, however it is a wonderful place to camp and hike. My book provides an excellent way to introduce you to the park, which is southeast of Terra Haute, Indiana. Continue reading Shakamak State Park
The United States Constitution is a remarkable document devised by a remarkable group of men. It is a document that governs the government and not individuals. Continue reading Podcast – History of the United States Constitution
The first of the radishes in the greenhouse are ready to join the nearby lettuce for an early salad. I usually begin planting radishes in bedding packs under the grow lights in mid-March and transplant them into the greenhouse about 2 weeks later. If you don’t have a greenhouse, plant the first ones about mid-April in the garden. Continue reading The Quick and Easy Radish
Geology of Mounds State Park
The terrain of central and northern Indiana was principally shaped by the glaciers that covered Indiana many thousands of years ago. The central portion of the state features a type of landscape known as the Tipton Till. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Geology of Mounds State Park
Mounds Indiana State Park Ebook Price – $4.49 Softbound Price – $ 9.49Buy Direct from Author – Free ShippingOnline Book … Continue reading Mounds Indiana State Park
As 2024 advances, already we are being smothered by political ads that either demonize their opponents or extol their own virtues to the point of potential sainthood. Continue reading Another Election Approaches
The Indiana Territory Legislature contracted with Dennis Pennington to build the new Territorial capitol at Corydon. Pennington was a builder and prominent citizen of Corydon and served as Speaker of the House. He began construction of the building in either 1811 or 1812. The building would serve as the Harrison County Court House at first, then as the territorial capitol when it moved to Corydon. When the legislature did move in 1813, they met in the building. Continue reading Corydon – First Indiana Capitol Building
Son of William Culbertson and Julia Stuart, William S. is the second of six children. His father dies when William is ten years old, so William began working as a dry goods clerk to help his mother make ends meet. At age twenty-one, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky and applied to a dry goods merchant for work. Continue reading Culbertson Mansion
I recently constructed a worm farm to put kitchen waste in and have the worms reduce it to compost and worm tea. The worm compost can be used as a potting soil ingredient and soil amendment for the garden. Worm tea is a brown liquid that drains out of the tubs and is collected and used to water seedlings or plants in the garden. I used 3 plastic tubs to make the worm farm. Continue reading Building a Worm Farm
New Release – A History of Switzerland County Yesterday I published the third volume of my Indiana Short County History … Continue reading New Release – A History of Switzerland County
Switzerland County has its origins in the original wine making Swiss immigrants that migrated into the Ohio River Valley in the early Nineteenth Century. These families were an important part of United States wine making history, as they produced the first commercial wines in the nation. Continue reading A History of Switzerland County, Indiana
Artist Point is a quaint little spot in Crawford County has been a mecca for artists, sightseers, and photographers for many years. The panoramic view of the river makes this a perfect stopping point on the scenic drive along the Cannelton Pool of the Ohio River. Continue reading Artist Point – Indiana
Popular in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Centuries, Chautauqua’s were events that sought to deliver top quality entertainment, culture and education. The Merome Bluff Chautauqua brought this movement to Indiana on the banks of the Wabash River. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Fountain Park Chautauqua
Northwest Indiana Day Trips Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Rensselaer, La Porte and Michigan City to larger cities like Lafayette, and Gary. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways. Continue reading Northwest Indiana Day Trips
Because of the park’s resemblance to the Smoky Mountains, the area has earned the nickname “Little Smokies.” Continue reading Brown County State Park
I am in the process of converting all of my books to audio Books. The recent program Amazon has commenced of allowing authors to convert their ebooks has been a boon for me. Continue reading Beginning in Audio Books
The Pioneer Village is open week ends May through October from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and by special arrangement. The Brown County Historical Society operates the village with a staff of volunteers. Continue reading Brown County Historical Museum Pioneer Village
A seed is kind of an amazing thing. Everything needed to grow a plant is packed into such a small package. The type of plant, how big it will grow, what kind of leaves it will have, and its flower color. Continue reading Sample Chapter – The Amazing Plant Seed
My wife and I started camping about 3 years ago. Researching the camper we would use spurred me into writing another book, which will be a reference book for those wishing to enter this fun recreational activity. Continue reading The Vagabonds
An historical marker in Columbus marks the location of an important military airfield during World War II. A museum now chronicles the history of the airfield. Continue reading Atterbury Army Air Field
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 