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LONG DISTANCE HIKING TRAILS Welcome to Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs 34 DNR 2007 Special Events Programs are open to the public, suitable for all ages and with some exceptions, free with admission to the property. Welcome to Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs’ Walk, hike, swim, ride and relax your way to better health at your favorite state park or reservoir. As you spend time outdoors, you’ll see that our Hoosier state properties feature great natural resources, ranging from giant sand dunes to deep rocky canyons. They are priceless gems and it takes staff, expertise and funding to manage and protect them. Visit www.dnr.IN.gov/healthy on the web for more information. Ten Simple Ways.... ....you can improve your health at a state park or reservoir. • Walk a trail. • Rent a canoe or boat and go for a paddle. • Take a swim at a pool or beach. • Have a picnic and visit the playground. • Join our staff for a guided nature hike. • Ride a bike on one of our paved trails or our mountain bike trails. • Turn off your cell phone and computer Make a date to get INShape at state parks and and relax in a lawn chair at a picnic area. reservoirs on Saturday, May 5 and Saturday, • Waterski on one of our nine reservoirs. September 8. Admission to your favorite • Buy a GPS unit and learn to geocache. property is free with an INShape coupon • Take a child fishing. downloaded from www.INShape.IN.gov, and features staff-led exercise walks at most properties. Coupons will be available two weeks before each INShape DNR Day. Bicycle Tours planned for June and September ®2007 September Escapade™ TRIRI® is September 16-21. This 6-day tour will Both events feature overnights at Indiana State highlight scenic south central Indiana Parks & Reservoirs properties, the opportunity to with two overnights at both Brown stay in State Park Inns or camp, layover days that County and Spring Mill State Parks, and feature loop tours and special sights to see in the one overnight at McCormick’s Creek areas, professionally prepared meals and time to State Park. enjoy the Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs. Each route travels over hard-surfaced TRIRI® (Touring Ride in Rural Indiana®) is roads with terrain that ranges from flat June 17-23. This 25th anniversary of this 7-day to rolling to hilly with a few challenging tour will highlight the covered bridges in scenic hills. We enjoy both the forests and central Indiana. The ride will begin and end in farmlands of Indiana and visit special Mooresville, IN, with two overnights each at scenic and historic sites along our way. Turkey Run, McCormick’s Creek, and Brown Ride details and registration at: County State Parks. www.triri.org or e-mail [email protected]. LONG DISTANCE HIKING TRAILS You don’t have to go to the Smoky or Rocky Tecumseh Trail (42 miles) both offer hikers the Mountains to experience back county hiking. chance to get away from it all without leaving Indiana has numerous trails that allow backwoods the state. Get out and enjoy a part of Indiana you camping and are long enough to keep you in the never knew existed. woods for days. The Knobstone Trail is 58 miles For more information about these and other long and is the premier hiking trail in Indiana. long distance trails, visit: It is often compared to the Appalachian Trail. www.dnr.IN.gov/outdoor/hike The Adventure Hiking Trail (27 miles) and the DNRecreation Online dnr.IN.gov CAMP.IN.gov wildlife.IN.gov indianaINNS.com 35 Interpretive Services: Healthy Parks, Healthy People! Everyone Benefits! Each time you visit one of our park or reservoir properties, you benefit from the skills and enthusiasm of our interpreters. Interpretive naturalists provide programs that have been a source of pride for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources since 1923. These professionals don’t translate a foreign language; their job is to introduce you to the fascinating stories of each property you visit. They can March 31 Mounds SP • Vasque DINO Trail Run take you on a hike through the woods, point out May 12 Versailles SP • MISSION Adventure Race constellations in the night sky, explain why leaves • MISSION Adventure Race Lite change color and answer your June 2 Brown County SP • Vasque DINO Trail Run questions about poisonous June 3 Brown County SP • DINO Mountain Bike Series snakes. They are naturalists, November 17 Ft. Harrison SP • Vasque DINO Trail Run botanists, zoologists, geologists, astronomers, historians and recreation enthusiasts. With live STATE PARKS Adventure Activities! animals, slide shows, guided tours, crafts, Check the 2007 events schedule at RESERVOIRS games and stories, interpretive naturalists www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov provide fun and educational experiences that can for the latest information. enhance your visit and make memories with your • Roush Lake HUFF Run family that last a lifetime. • Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon They keep the bulletin boards up-to-date so • Kings Daughter’s 5-K at Clifty Falls SP you have accurate information about the property • Sportsman’s Challenge at O’Bannon Woods SP and make connections with local Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus to help you find and enjoy attractions and services in communities near our properties. They edit text and trail information on those vital property maps and brochures you use. They help prepare gate attendants and other front-line staff to answer the common questions State Parks & Reservoirs you ask about the history, plants and animals of the Host 2007 Volksmarches property. Interpretive Centers For nearly 40 years, families and groups of friends around the world March 31 Brown County SP Open Doors to Our Properties have participated in non-competitive April 21 Harmonie SP Our interpretive centers (nature centers and 10KM walking events. If you pre- July 7 Clifty Falls SP cultural sites) allow you to discover the unique register, you can earn a distinctive August 4 Mounds SP features of each property at your own pace through award. August 18 Potato Creek SP hands-on exhibits, living history and staff/guest To see the schedule and event September 29 Indiana Dunes SP demonstrations. Historic buildings and artifacts, details for the entire state, begin at October 27 Raccoon Lake SRA comfortable chairs for viewing wildlife and www.ava.org and click on Indiana. See special events calendar pages 38-41 knowledgeable staff and volunteers make our centers a must-see experience. Consider Making a Gift for the Future . Support the Interpretive Services with your gift of time, money or materials. • Financial Contributions/Donations. You can contribute to the support of the Interpretive Services, either division-wide or at an individual property. Contributions should be directed to Interpretive Services, care of the Assistant Director for Stewardship, Division of State Parks and Reservoirs, 402 W. Washington, Room W298, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Designate your favorite property, if appropriate. Contributions are tax-deductible and acknowledgement can be provided, if requested. • Materials. Each full time interpreter maintains a “wish list” of supplies that are needed for programs and exhibits. These supplies may range from birdseed to laptop computers! Check with your favorite property to see how you can help! • Volunteers. There are many opportunities for helping out at our interpretive centers. We welcome individuals who can work regularly as center hosts/greeters, animal caregivers (cleaning/feeding), field volunteers completing resource inventory/ identification or technicians in computer data entry. Wish you were here... GPSBHFUBXBZXFFLFOE GBNJMZSFVOJPO WBDBUJPO NFFUJOH CBORVFU SFDFQUJPOPSKVTUGPS'6/ Spring Mill Inn Dining Room, Spring Mill State Park "CF.BSUJO-PEHF Potawatomi Inn Lounge, Pokagon State Park #SPXO$PVOUZ4UBUF1BSL /BTIWJMMF */ Spring Mill Inn, Spring Mill State Park Clifty Inn Riverview Room, Clifty Falls State Park $BOZPO*OO .D$PSNJDLhT$SFFL4UBUF1BSL 4QFODFS */ Clifty Inn Overlook Meeting Room, Clifty Falls State Park $MJGUZ*OO $MJGUZ'BMMT4UBUF1BSL Potawatomi Inn Queen/Queen Room, Pokagon State Park .BEJTPO */ 1PUBXBUPNJ*OO 1PLBHPO4UBUF1BSL "OHPMB */ Officers’ Home Living Room, Ft. Harrison State Park 4QSJOH.JMM*OO Canyon Inn Porch, McCormick’s Creek State Park 4QSJOH.JMM4UBUF1BSL .JUDIFMM */ Canyon Inn Lounge, McCormick’s Creek State Park The Fort Golf Course, Fort Harrison State Park 5IF(BSSJTPO 5IF'PSU(PMG$PVSTF 'U)BSSJTPO4UBUF1BSL *OEJBOBQPMJT */ 5VSLFZ3VO*OO 5VSLFZ3VO4UBUF1BSL Abe Martin Lodge Meeting Room, Brown Co. State Park .BSTIBMM */ Turkey Run Inn, Overlook Cabin , Turkey Run State Park .BLFZPVSTUBUFQBSLJOOSFTFSWBUJPOTPOMJOFBU Abe Martin Lodge Patio Room, Brown County State ParkXXXJOEJBOBJOOTDPNPSUPMMGSFFBU-0%(&4 Turkey Run Inn Indoor Pool, Turkey Run State Park 38 DNR 2007 Special Events Programs are open to the public, suitable for all ages and with some exceptions, free with admission to the property. Following is a small sampling of some of the April 1-3 April 21 April 29 Canyon Inn at McCormick’s J. Edward Roush Lake Ft. Harrison State Park many programs and special events available in Creek SP Wildflower Fest Spring Wildflower 2007. For the most up-to-date information on Euchre Tournament $10.00 per participant April 29 1-877-922-6966 for details Pre-registration Required special activities being offered check our website Spring Mill State Park at www.interpretiveservices.IN.gov, contact the April 2-6 O’Bannon Woods State Park Heirloom Plant and Seed property you plan to visit or ask the gate attendant Salamonie Lake and The Nature Conservancy Exchange Spring Day Camp at the “IC” Resource Field Day and when you arrive.
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