Whitewater Canal Trail at Metamora, Indiana
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Tag: Hiking
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
Indiana Photo Gallery – 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 Photo Gallery – Indiana Dunes State Park
Video – Indiana’s Lost River
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
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
Short Indiana Road Trips
Short Indiana Road Trips is one of my older books and has proven to be popular with many readers over the 8 years since I published it.
The book includes 36 destinations located all over the state where visitors can spend a day enjoying the history, natural features and culture of the Hoosier State. Continue reading Short Indiana Road Trips
Video – Starve Hollow Lake
Today I will talk about Starve Hollow Lake, where we camped in the autumn of 2023 Continue reading Video – Starve Hollow Lake
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
Indiana Photo Gallery – Wildlife Management Trail – Salmonie Lake State Park
Wildlife Management Trail 1 Mile Long A nice, pretty, easy trail. Salamonie Lake,9214 W. Lost Bridge WestAndrews, IN 46702260-468-2125on.IN.gov/salamonielake Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Wildlife Management Trail – Salmonie Lake State Park
Trail 7 Around Ogle Lake
Located in west central Brown County State Park, is an ideal spot for picnics as there are several picnic tables here. Trail 7 circles the lake and allows access to Trails 9 and 8. Continue reading Trail 7 Around Ogle Lake
Walking Across the Ohio River
Today we will walk across the Big 4 Bridge, a former railway bridge that now forms a pedestrian/bike path spanning the Ohio River, connecting Louisville Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana. Continue reading Walking Across the Ohio River
Calli Nature Preserve
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
Indiana Photo Gallery – Spring Mill State Park – Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State ParkEarly pioneers in Indiana founded the village of Spring Mill in 1814. The copious … Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Spring Mill State Park – Pioneer Village
Indiana Photo Gallery – Starve Hollow Lake
A variety of outdoor activities may be enjoyed at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area. Hiking, fishing, camping, boating are all activities which may be partaken in. There are picnic areas and a beach for swimming. Hunting and boating on the lake may also be enjoyed. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Starve Hollow Lake
Podcast – Sculptures in the Forest
We visited the Sculpture Garden during our 2023 camping trip to Shakamak State Park. drove over to the Sculpture Garden. This is a hidden gem, out in the boondocks on a gravel road. Continue reading Podcast – Sculptures in the Forest
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. The diversity of wildlife visible to even casual visitors to the Refuge is a delightful thing to see. Continue reading Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Indiana Photo Gallery – Jackson-Washington State Forest
Jackson is a multi-use property. Hunting, fishing and trapping is permitted. The State of Indiana conducts periodic timber sales in the State Forests. The monies obtained by the sale of licenses, fees and timber go into the Heritage Trust fund that the State uses to procure more property. The State began acquiring the land that now encompasses Jackson-Washington in the 1930’s. The other activities offered at Jackson-Washington are camping, hiking, boating, fishing and horse trails. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Jackson-Washington State Forest
Shakamak State Park
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
Sample Chapter – Fountain Park Chautauqua
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
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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