Mossy Feet Books – Author Paul R. Wonning
Books About Indiana History, United States History and Garden Guides
Established in 1929, the 1766-acre Shakamak State Park features wonderful fishing, camping, hiking and swimming recreational activities. This book includes an extensive history of the park and a wealth of information about the park’s facilities as well as tourism guides to the surrounding area. Continue reading Shakamak Indiana State Park
It’s early October and pumpkins seem to be everywhere. You can find them at grocery stores, farmers markets, fall festivals and farm stores. Continue reading Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Everywhere
At the time of settlement, vast forests covered Indiana. These forests spawned many industries dependent on the high quality hardwoods found in these forests. Many furniture makers located in the state and the ship builders along the Ohio River needed the lumber for shipbuilding. In addition, much of the valuable timber was exported. The State appointed Charles Deam to oversee the operation of the Forest. Continue reading Photo Gallery – Clark State Forest
One of the interesting historical tidbits I came across in my research this week was the moon tree at Lincoln State Park.
“What is the Moon Tree?” you ask?
Well, freshen up that cup of coffee and sit back and I will tell you. Continue reading The Moon Tree at Lincoln State Park
Natural Gas
Drillers searching for coal usually found natural gas in the process. This gas was highly flammable, hard to handle and considered a nuisance gas. Steel maker Andrew Carnegie pioneered using natural gas in his foundries in the 1880’s and proved that using natural gas was feasible. In 1885, he claimed that using natural gas saved 10,000 tons of coal a day in his huge blast furnaces. On January 20, 1886, drillers discovered a huge gas well in Findlay, Ohio that drillers could not control, so great was its gas flow. The flame plume from the well burned for four months. Continue reading Sample Chapter – First Indiana Gas Well
Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using East Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in east central Indiana.
Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Southwest Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana. Continue reading East Central Indiana Day Trips
Pleistocene Era
The Pleistocene Age began roughly two million years ago and ended about 10,000 years ago. During this vast period, at least three episodes of extensive glaciations covered most of what is now Indiana. These glacial events are called the Pre-Illinoisan, Illinoisan, and the Wisconsinan Ages.
The Ice Ages Continue reading Sample Chapter – Indiana’s Timeless Tales – Pre-History to 1781
Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Guide to Indiana’s Historic Sites – Southwest Edition as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana. Continue reading Southwest Indiana Day Trips
Sample ChapterIndiana’s Timeless Tales – 1805 – 1811Chapter title – July 15, 1805 – Buffalo Trace Surveyed July 15, 1805 … Continue reading Sample Chapter – July 15, 1805 – Buffalo Trace Surveyed
The conflict between the American Indian tribes in the Indiana Territory increased in the years leading up to the War of 1812. The three dominant personalities, William Henry Harrison, Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, came to a head at the November 7, 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe. Continue reading Indiana’s Timeless Tales – 1805 – 1811
Ripley County Chamber Independence Day Fireworks Display Free Family Event Vendors and Entertainment Begin at 5:00 PM Fireworks at 10:00 … Continue reading Ripley County Chamber Independence Day Fireworks Display
Author Paul Wonning Will be at the Antique Farm and Tractor Show FARM Club Antique Machinery Show2023 Show-June 22,23,24Hosting THE … Continue reading 2023 Antique Farm and Tractor Show
Sample ChapterSouth Central Indiana Day TripsPrivate Barton W. MitchellTitle of Marker:Private Barton W. MitchellLocation:SW corner of town square, SR 46/East … Continue reading Sample Chapter – South Central Day Trips – Private Barton W. Mitchell
South Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming river towns like Henryville, Charlestown and French Lick to the larger cities like New Albany, Columbus and Bloomington. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways. Continue reading South Central Indiana Day Trips
I will have my books at the: St. Charles Marketplace 9:00am – 3:00pm Free Shopping rain or shine.Inside & outside … Continue reading St. Charles Marketplace
4/20/2023 – First Perennial in Bloom – Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata)The spring bulbs have mostly faded away and the first … Continue reading 4/20/2023 – First Perennial in Bloom – Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata)
On Monday I woke up to sunny and cool weather conditions. We used the furnace in the camper to warm it up, which it did, nicely. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Camping Across Indiana
Join us on our first summer of exploring Indiana’s myriad destinations by camper. Visit the World’s Largest Paintball, a sunken garden, and stroll across the mighty Ohio River. Using Indiana State Park campgrounds as a base camp we day trip to many intriguing destinations across the Hoosier State. Looking for some interesting road trips? Use this informative tourism guide to plan your own Indiana road trip adventure. Even if you don’t camp, you can still enjoy the road trips. Continue reading Camping Across Indiana
4/13/2023 First Harvest – Mescaline MixBy mid-April the first of what will be many vegetables from the garden was ready … Continue reading 4/13/2023 First Harvest – Mescaline Mix
Planting Crops in the GreenhouseThe completion of the greenhouse meant it was time to plant the first crops. I had … Continue reading 04-02 Planting Crops in the Greenhouse
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 