Mossy Feet Books – Author Paul R. Wonning
Books About Indiana History, United States History and Garden Guides
Six-acre garden in the center of Wabash, Indiana, the park features paved/gravel paths, a four-tier waterfall, hedge maze and a brick labyrinth. This pretty park borders Charley Creek and has an abundance of trees and flowers. Continue reading Indiana Photo Gallery – Charley Creek Gardens
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
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
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
The ears are forming up nicely on my little patch of sweet corn. For those unfamiliar with corn’s method of pollination, the male flowers are held high above the plant on a structure called a tassel. Pollen from the tassel drops down on the silk that exudes out from under the husk of the corn. Continue reading Sweet Corn Earing Up
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
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
Greetings, today I will talk about Miami Chief Richardville and what at one time was one of the most important pieces of real estate in Indiana and the United States, the Forks of the Wabash. Continue reading Podcast – Historic Forks Of The Wabash
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
The Weber Grill – Buoy Oh Buoy
As I have mentioned before in this space, one of the books I am currently researching and writing is a camping hand book. This book will include a history of camping and camping equipment as well as a guide to the equipment campers use to pursue their hobby. I am currently working on the section that will include grilling, barbecuing and the charcoal grill. Continue reading The Weber Grill – Buoy Oh Buoy
Greetings, in this episode we visit the Shiojiri Niwa Garden in Mishawaka, Indiana which is in St. Joseph County in north central Indiana.
My wife and I strolled through the Shiojiri Niwa Garden in Mishawaka, Indiana during a camping trip to Potato Creek State Park. This 1 1/3 acre garden includes over 20 varieties of shrubs and trees and many more smaller flowering plants. Over 200 boulders are scattered over the garden. Continue reading Podcast – Visiting the Shiojiri Niwa Garden
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
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
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
Greetings, in May of 2023 during a camping trip to Shakamak State Park my wife and I visited the Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mound Historical Park. The park is located about 2 miles west of Indiana State Road 63 in Sullivan County about 2 miles southwest of the village of Fairbanks, Indiana. It is on the south side of the road, left side if going west. Continue reading Podcast – Waapaahsiki Siipiiwi Mound Historical Park
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
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
Artist Point is a quaint little spot in Crawford County has been a mecca for artists, sightseers, and photographers for many years. The panoramic view of the river makes this a perfect stopping point on the scenic drive along the Cannelton Pool of the Ohio River. Continue reading Artist Point – Indiana
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