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Guilford has the last remaining covered bridge in Dearborn County, constructed by noted bridge builder Archibald M. Kennedy & Sons of Rushville. Mr. Kennedy was hired by the County Commissioners in 1879 to construct the 101 foot long bridge spanning East Fork Tanners Creek. Continue reading The Covered Bridges of Southeastern Indiana
Today I will talk about the The Milan ’54 Museum in Milan, Indiana. Continue reading Video – The Milan “54 Museum
Capping off a series of strong basketball teams over a number of years,tiny Milan, Indiana defeated basketball giant Muncie Central in a true Hoosier Barn Burner with a last second, top of the key shot. Milan had defeated Muncie Central 32 – 30 on March 20, 1954. Continue reading Podcast -The Milan ’54 Museum
At 165 acres, Falls of the Ohio State Park is the smallest of Indiana’s state parks. The park resides in the town of Clarksville, Indiana just across the river from Louisville, Kentucky. The Falls of the Ohio were a series of rapids that allowed the river to fall twenty-six feet in a little over two and a half miles. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Falls of the Ohio State Park
While Gladys Russell is a wildlife preserve with excellent opportunities for bird watching, it also offers a number of uses, including hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, and fishing. This popular park is a favored destination for small weddings, family reunions and other events. The barn and shelter are available for reservations. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Gladys Russel Wildlife Refuge
The Markland Locks and Dam are located on the Ohio River 6 miles East of Vevay connecting Indiana and Kentucky by bridge on Indiana State Road 156 to Kentucky State Road 42. The Markland Locks and Dam provide extra depth for the Ohio River, allowing year round barge and boat traffic. The locks allow barges to travel upstream and downstream. A bridge across the concrete dam allow motor traffic between Indiana and Kentucky. Cinergy operates a hydroelectric plant at the site, providing electric power for a portion of the region.
Continue reading Markland Locks and Dam
Yellowwood State Forest has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast. A visit to Yellowwood will reveal trails to hike for the hiker, lakes to fish for the fisherman and forests to hunt for the hunter. Continue reading Indiana Photo Album – Yellowwood State Forest
Muscatatuck Park has an interesting history. Indiana purchased the property and established the fourth State Park there in 1921 as Vinegar Mills State Park. Continue reading Podcast – Muscatatuck County Park
Wildlife lovers should think about making a trip to Muscatatuck National Wildlife Area. The Refuge is on US 50 just east of Seymour, Indiana. Continue reading The Fall Flowers of Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Whitewater Canal Trail at Metamora, Indiana Continue reading Whitewater Canal Trail at Metamora, Indiana
Established in 1992, the Whitewater Canal Trail currently consists of three sections, the Metamora Trail Head, the Yellow Bank Trailhead and the Tecumseh Landing trailhead in Brookville. As of October 2023 the trail heads between the Yellowbank Trail Head and a site about 2 miles east of the Laurel Feeder Damn are complete. Continue reading Podcast – Metamora Trail
Today we will visit one of Indiana’s unique natural areas, the Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. Continue reading Video – Indiana’s Lost River
The Lost River is a large sinking and subterranean stream, as well as an intricate cave system. There are two forks of the Lost River. The North Fork begins Northwest of the intersection of NW Washington School Road and Lost River Road. Continue reading Indiana’s Lost River
Today I will talk about the National Model Aviation Museum, which my wife and I visited in August 2022. Continue reading Video – American Academy of Model Aeronautics Museum
National Model Aviation Museum
Located on the eastern edge of Muncie, Indiana, the National Model Aviation Museum is operated by the National Model Aviation Museum Continue reading Podcast – National Model Aviation Museum
Travelers interested in touring the state of Indiana will find my Road Trip Indiana Series an indispensable guide to the state. Continue reading Road Trip Indiana Series
Today I will talk about Starve Hollow Lake, where we camped in the autumn of 2023 Continue reading Video – Starve Hollow Lake
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area is a small recreation area consisting of 285 acres, however it is adjacent to the 18,000 acre Jackson/Washington State Forest for more recreational activities. The recreation area has a modern campground with 55 Class A sites that have access to shower facilities, electricity, picnic table and grills. Continue reading Starve Hollow Lake
To visit the Violet and Louis Calli Nature Preserve you will need to find County Road 40E, about a mile east of downtown North Vernon, Indiana on US 50. The gravel road begins just east of the bridge across the Vernon Fork of the Muscatatuck River. After turning south on the gravel road, you will travel about a quarter mile to the parking lot, which is on the left. The road dead ends at this place. Continue reading Calli Nature Preserve
The Oxbow is a broad floodplain where the Great Miami River empties into the Ohio. This area where three states – Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky – come together, is near Lawrenceburg, Indiana, seventeen miles downstream from Cincinnati. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – The Oxbow at Lawrenceburg
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 