Video – Clifty Falls State Park Canyon Rim Hike
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Podcast – Clifty Falls State Park Canyon Rim Hike
A favorite hike of ours is one I like to call the “Canyon Rim Hike”. This is my name, you will not find it on any park literature. We usually start this hike at Clifty Falls Shelter. We hike the east rim of the canyon, descend into Clifty Creek canyon, cross the creek and hike the west rim. This hike is just at eight miles long and takes us usually just under five hours. Continue reading Podcast – Clifty Falls State Park Canyon Rim Hike
The Ladders Trail at Turkey Run State Park
Suspension Bridge
The Suspension Bridge crosses Sugar Creek, connecting Trail 1 on the south side with Trails 3 and 4 on the north side. Completed in 1918 the bridge was constructed by the Lafayette Engineering Company. It replaced an earlier suspension bridge built on the site. The bridge is 202 feet long. Steel cables support the 4-foot-wide deck as they carry foot traffic across Sugar Creek. The 70 Steps Concrete staircase to the bridge was built in 1921. The cables are anchored in a fifty-ton concrete base. Continue reading The Ladders Trail at Turkey Run State Park
The Sugar Creek Trails of Turkey Run State Park
Today we will hike the Sugar Creek Trails in Turkey Run State Park. Continue reading The Sugar Creek Trails of Turkey Run State Park
Podcast – The Sugar Creek Trails of Turkey Run State Park
Turkey Run State Park has some of the most challenging hiking in Indiana as well as some of the prettiest. On this hike we will walk along beautiful Sugar Creek on trails 1 and 4. Continue reading Podcast – The Sugar Creek Trails of Turkey Run State Park
Sample Chapter – Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park Geology
The geology of Versailles State Park is interesting because Laughery Creek at this point is the dividing line between two geologic provinces, the Muscatatuck Continue reading Sample Chapter – Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park is a prime destination for those that enjoy mountain biking, hiking, camping and picnicking. Over 30 miles of mountain bike trails that double as hiking trails and 6 miles of dedicated hiking trails, those seeking a nature adventure will find a mecca of enjoyment. The 226-site electric campground offers a wonderful, relaxing way to spend time in the great outdoors.
The book Versailles State Park book also serves as a tourism guide for Ripley County, Indiana as it includes an extensive listing of local attractions like museums, movie theaters, golf courses and many other fun day trip ideas. Continue reading Versailles State Park
Indiana Photo Gallery – Falls of the Ohio State Park
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
McCormick’s Creek State Park – Trail 3
Trail 3 is a rugged, .8 long hike and has 3 access points, one of which is the Canyon Inn’s parking area, another is a small parking lot along the main park road and the 3rd is near the Stoney Restroom and amphitheater. Continue reading McCormick’s Creek State Park – Trail 3
Podcast – Hiking Trail 3 at McCormick’s Creek State Park
Trail 3 is a rugged, .8 long hike and has 3 access points, one of which is the Canyon Inn’s parking area, another is a small parking lot along the main park road and the 3rd is near the Stoney Restroom and amphitheater. Continue reading Podcast – Hiking Trail 3 at McCormick’s Creek State Park
Video – Trail 5 – McCormick’s Creek State Park
The trail is rated as a moderate hike, 2 mile hike. Hikers will find themselves in a deep forest populated by beech, maple, tulip poplar and many other hardwood trees native to Indiana. The trail connects via a short spur to the campground at McCormick’s Creek and to Trail 8 on the eastern and western parts of the trail. Continue reading Video – Trail 5 – McCormick’s Creek State Park
Podcast – Trail 5 – McCormick’s Creek State Park
The trail is rated as a moderate hike, 2 mile hike. Hikers will find themselves in a deep forest populated by beech, maple, tulip poplar and many other hardwood trees native to Indiana. The trail connects via a short spur to the campground at McCormick’s Creek and to Trail 8 on the eastern and western parts of the trail. Continue reading Podcast – Trail 5 – McCormick’s Creek State Park
Indiana Photo Album – Yellowwood State Forest
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
Lincoln State Park
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Video – Indiana Dunes State Park
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Indiana Dunes State Park
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park may bask in the sun on the park’s beach, picnic along the lake, camp or access many trails in the park or at nearby Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Continue reading Indiana Dunes State Park
Podcast – Muscatatuck County Park
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
The Fall Flowers of Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
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
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Podcast – Metamora Trail
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
Mossy Feet Books - Author Paul R. Wonning 