Brown County State Park
Because of the park’s resemblance to the Smoky Mountains, the area has earned the nickname “Little Smokies.” Continue reading Brown County State Park
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Because of the park’s resemblance to the Smoky Mountains, the area has earned the nickname “Little Smokies.” Continue reading Brown County State Park
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
Known as the “ladders trail,” the trail receives this moniker because of the series of ladders hikers must scale to ascend out of Bear Hollow. The ladders include 140 steps to get to the top. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Turkey Run State Park – Trail 3
A visit to Cataract Falls will reveal two waterfalls a half mile apart. The Falls are, by volumn, the largest waterfalls in Indiana. The Upper Falls is at the Cataract Falls State Recreation Area. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
McCormick’s Creek Falls drops ten feet, climaxing the 150 foot total drop of McCormick’s Creek during its passage through the mile long canyon. The falls is just a short distance from the main park road and is also accessible from Trail 3. An easy to get to overlook allows visitors a good look at this pretty waterfall. Hikers traveling along Trail 3, which follows the McCormick’s Creek rocky stream bed, also have grand views of the falls and the canyon. Continue reading McCormick’s Creek Falls
Located east of the Versailles State Park’s main entrance the Brandt Natural Area is on County Road 300 E. The wetland area features three trails and a wildlife viewing area that overlooks a wetland. The trails wend their way through a mix of forestland, wetland and grassland. Continue reading Brandt Natural Area – Versailles State Park
Skyline Drive – Jackson State Forest At the top of a steep grade, visitors will find the first of five overlooks. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Skyline Drive
Huntington County was the site of many limestone quarries, one of which has now been converted into the Sunken Garden in central Huntington. The quarry had been abandoned and became an eyesore until the City of Huntington purchased it in 1924. Continue reading Huntington Sunken Garden
Big 4 Station ParkBig Four Railroad Pedestrian BridgeFormed on June 30, 1889, by the merger of the merger of the … Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Big 4 Pedestrian Bridge Station Park
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve Visitors to this preserve will find approximately 250 buffalo roaming over 400 acres. Tours of the … Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mound Historical ParkThe park is open from dawn to dusk. Archaeological research indicates that the site was built … Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mound Historical Park
Tulip Trestle Bridge/Richland Creek Viaduct
The Tulip Trestle at one time was the longest railroad bridge in the United States and the third longest in the world. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Tulip Trestle Bridge/Richland Creek Viaduct
Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum
This is a hidden gem, out in the boondocks on a gravel road. They have no sign announcing where it is Continue reading Photo Gallery – Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum
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