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12/2020 grass stems. storednutrients inthemassive offlower quantity and season, andfire, generally caused by lightning, released flourished amongthe grasses. quickly Plantsdried each was for right thedevelopment ofvast prairies. Wildflowers calcium seepsfrom downhill. aslopeandruns fens, ofwetland created atype whengroundwater in rich shorebirds andwaterfowl. wetland that is now an attractive stopping place for just upstream from thestate creating park, aseasonal the landscape. The Tippecanoe River meetsthe Wabash and direction ofthe Wabash carved River andfurther burst, cascadingwater southwest. This affected theflow ofwhatisnow Fort Maumee, north Wayne may have the basisofamplegroundwater supply below thesurface. Some waterways formed onthesurface. Others became sand depositsminedcommercially today. boulders calledglacialerratics to theabundant gravel and continent were left behind. These range insize from large ofour part ice receded, rocks from carried thenorthern the land into gentlycarving rolling topography. As the ice moved slowly across thisplaceatleastthree times, has beenshapedby ice, water, fire andhumanhands. in natural andgeologichistory. history Over time, thisland cultural from history thisland. Prophetstown isequally rich Prophetstownmen burned to theground. to Prophetstown, thenfled to Wildcat Creek. Harrison’s hours. The villagers withdrew through themarsh back the Battle of Tippecanoe,two thefightinglasted just first hours intheearly ofNov. morning 7, 1811. Called to avoid afight, yet anattack,fearing decided to strike Prophetstown. The peopleofProphetstown, wanting Prophetstown. He moved 1,200 troops near the site of Territory, by was thenumbers alarmed settling at the openwoodlands, often calledsavannas. and otherspeciesthatwere found alongriver bluffs andin We also are removing non-native trees and replanting oaks willresemblepark thelandscapeseenby ourancestors. office.at thepark Eventually, asmuchofthe astwo-thirds Many ofthewildflowers inthe greenhouses start located replanted withavast array ofnative grasses andwildflowers. Prophetstown. Eachyear, afew more acres ofsoilare along railroad tracks, where soilwas left unturned. of thetallgrass are prairie found only incemeteries and of region“America’s ispart breadbasket.” remnants Original soil’srich for capacity growing and wheat. corn Today, the landscape for hunting. European settlers discovered the Tippecanoe River. Coneflower. Bergamot, Blazingstar. Recreation building available is calling 1-866-6campIN. Shelters available are Bobolink, FACILITIESACTIVITIES AND available for 40 vehicles. connects withthebike trail andisreservable. Parking is large outdoorgrill. The Meadow View family picnicarea tables, restrooms, modern an accessible playground and Meadow View available for 120 vehicles. Prairie View group picnicarea isreservable. Parking is View group picnicarea withotherareas ofthepark. The playground. A paved bike/hiking trail connectsthePrairie shelters, lots, parking restrooms andalarge accessible and onelarge outsidegrill. Paved walks connectallpicnic restrooms.and modern Eachshelter haspicnictables Make reservations at camp.IN.gov orcall 1-866-6campIN. reservable. Occupancy islimited to 14 consecutive nights. spurs andlivingareas. All sites are accessible and campground hasone-way asphaltroads andfinestone shower facilities, includingafamily restroom. The restroomshas alarge station comfort withmodern and sewer andwater hookupsat eachsite. The campground Pick up an Indiana Recreation Guide for more information. DNR PROPERTIES NEARBY Restoring the prairie is a vital part ofthemissionat Restoring isavital theprairie part Native to usefire peoplelearned to maintain theprairie Rich soilformed over theglacialdeposits. The climate A uniqueglacialfeature isthepresence ofthepark of A gravel andsoil “dam” holdingback glacialLake As theicemelted, river channelsandstreams formed. The glaciers first. madetheirmark Vast quantitiesof The park’s namesake, Prophetstown, isjustone pieceof thengovernor oftheIndiana Harrison, William Henry all: (765) 567-4700 rite: ofIndianahistory. part important step back in timeat The Farm to fully appreciate this farmsmall-scale working within thepark. Visitors can withDNR,operatesunique partnership asustainable, Prophetstown isanon-profit organizationa that,in FARM ATTHE PROPHETSTOWN Bryan Woods Nature Preserve BIKE/HIKING TRAIL PICNIC AREAS HIKING Reservations are available atcamp.IN.gov orby has two large picnicshelters,has two arecreation building is more than5mileslongandextends to the campground provides 110 sites, 55withfullelectric, trails from easy to moderate. SHELTERS AND RECREATION BUILDING RECREATION AND SHELTERS CAMPING C W —There are more than9milesofhiking family picnicarea hasashelter with The F Battle Ground, IN47920 P.O. Box 331 —The first portion ofthefamily—The first portion — arm atProphetstownarm Prairie View —The 12-foot-wide asphalttrail -hiking trails, parking group picnic area —The Farm at

— CAMP condition for thepublic’s useandenjoyment. namely, to preserve aprimitive landscapeinitsnatural fulfill thepurpose for whichstate were parks established, THIS IS YOUR PARK For acomplete listofrulesandregulations, inquire atpark office. • • • • • • • • • • • • • REGULATIONSRULES AND park. Listoffees available inthemainoffice. help defray theoperation andmaintenance costsofthe Receipts charges from are admissionandservice usedto SPECIAL NOTE FOR MOREINFORMATION CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM Inn-operated cabinscanbemadeonlineorby phone. Reservations for theIndianaState Park Innsand CENTRAL RESERVATION SYSTEM

Visitors the rules,which are shall observe designedto Resources, Executive Office, 402 W. Washington Street, W256, Indianapolis, IN46204,(317) 232-4020. above,facility asdescribed orifyou information pleasewrite to: desire further ofNatural Department sex, ordisability. Ifyou believe thatyou have beendiscriminated against inany program, activity, or available to everyone. DNR prohibits on the basis of race, discrimination color, age, national origin, The programs, facilities, ofNatural services, Resources andactivitiesoftheIndianaDepartment are See everything IndianaState Parks hasto offer at inside cars orcampers. Roll upcarwindows tightly. danger to themselves. Pleaselock upallfood andcoolers depend onhandoutsbecomeanuisance to visitors anda toresult bothanimalsandpeople. inharm Animals who Feeding deerisprohibited. Feeding ofwildanimalscan Please let wild animals remain wild. an activity authorized byan activity written permit. within avehicle, except in whenowner isparticipating unloaded or un-nocked and stored in a case or locked or spearguninpossessionastate must be park Rivers isprohibited. the DNR. Swimming inthe Tippecanoe and Wabash Swimming islimited to placesandtimesdesignated by Use ofmetal detectors isprohibited. is prohibited. Pull off wildlife. roads whileobserving Feeding ofwildlife to office. lost orfound thepark Report articles water istested regularly for purity. hydrants orfountains provided for thatpurpose. This waterDrinking shouldbe taken only from pumps, only indesignated areas. 30m.p.h. maximum. Motorists posted shallobserve speed limitsandpark in receptacles provided for thatpurpose. in allday-use areas. Overnightguestsmust putwaste Please comply Outtrash In/Carry withtheCarry policy Fires shallbebuilt only indesignated places. groups are permitted inthefamily campground. Camping ispermitted only inthecampground. Noyouth prohibited. is Department ofNaturalResources Vending withoutpermission oradvertising of the on aleashnolongerthan6feet. Pick uppetwaste. Dogs and cats must be attended at all times and kept BB gun,airCO Any (except firearm lawfully possessedhandguns), natural humus. (dead oralive) for firewood becausethey rebuild the bird or wild animal. Do NOT gather limbs, or trees brush Do notinjure ordamageany structure, rock, tree, flower, @ . andreservoirs INdnrstateparks For alistofpark events, visit interpretiveservices.IN.gov Reservations for ofcamping, alltypes family Online: camp.IN.gov Call: 1-866-6campIN toll-free. and forests can be made online or by calling cabins, and shelters at state parks, reservoirs Online: on.IN.gov/prophetstownsp Call: 765-567-4919 Map Address: rophetstown State Park Write: Online: Call: Visit toSubscribe OutdoorIndianamagazine today, 1-877-lodges1 (1-877-563-4371) (see GPSaddress) West Lafayette, IN47906 4112 E. State Road 225 P beautiful for others to enjoy! in order to keep your cleanand park outalltrash youPlease carry produce IndianaInns.com

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© 12/2018 Indiana Department of Natural Resources DESCRIPTION OFHIKING TRAILS PLEASE STAY ONMARKED TRAILS. Trail 3 ofthecampground.boardwalk north sycamore grove before merging with Trail 1atthefen and into the fen. The trail continues through a mature deciduous forest, past apond formed by Creek, Harrison to adisplay ofcolorasthetrail windsthrough amixed Creek.path along scenic Harrison Wildflowers treat hikers through the tallgrass before prairie entering ashaded in thePrairie View group picnicarea. The trail meanders Begins on Trail of the Blazingstar picnic shelter 1, north Trail 2 area lot. parking rose. The trail endsattheMeadow View family picnic by osageorange, wildcherry, mulberry, andmultiflora get your feet wet, before entering afield beinginvaded fen andmeanders through amarshy area, where you may grama, andblack-eyed Susan. The trail continues into a with bigbluestem, Indian grass, little bluestem, sideoats prairie, adjacentto thePrairie View group picnicarea, Douglas firandthensnakes its way through tallgrass winds through tree aformer Christmas plantation of attheMeadow Starts View family lotand picnicparking Trail 1 TRAIL &DESCRIPTION and meetsupwiththe Tippecanoe River. through connecting all currentruns the park facilities, This paved gatehouse. atthepark trail starts The trail Bike/Hiking Trail the trail 3. floodThis trail closesduring events. whereof thepark uponthesamepathback itreturns to boundary The trail leadshikers northern to thefurthest following the river until entering into a floodplain prairie. meanders through a heavily shaded floodplain forest Begins at Trail 3nearthe Tippecanoe River and Trail 4 the pond. floodThis trail closesduring events. endof pointofthetrail justuphillfrom thenorth starting formed by many hillsideseeps. The trail endsnearthe contour trail providing stunning overlooks of perched fens River, across abottomland andleadshikers prairie to a DNR andINDOT. The trail leadsalongthe Tippecanoe project along the Wabash River; a joint effort the between replacement tree planting, and ariver bankstabilization wetland restoration projects, alarge bottomland forest through alarge, floodplain prairie, large onecanobserve path.a dirt Before reaching therivers whilewalking Wabash and Tippecanoe Rivers where thetrail becomes follows agravel road leadingto theconfluenceof Begins off Trail 2neartheeastendofpondand stateparks.IN.gov dropped to connectingrivers. landscape.the prairie Steep, narrow bluffs could see. Small,openoakwoodlands dotted sea oftallgrass stretched asfar astheeye Indiana.in whatisnow northwestern A vast Indians andEuropean settlers who first lived of atallgrass thatgreeted prairie American to fight to stay. people calledthislandhomeandwere willing effort to stop theircommonenemy. 14 disputes set aside centuries-old in an tribes to form analliance withothertribes. More than to repel theadvance of European settlement was them to leave. Tecumseh believed theonly way Ohio after pressure from white settlers hadforced efforts. The brothers ledtheirgroup there from Tecumseh, commandedthesettlement’s war community.leader ofthetribal Hisbrother, also known as The Prophet, was thespiritual Shawneeby brothers two in 1808. Tenskwatawa, theriversvillage located between established Prophetstown State Park isnamedfor the Prophetstown State Park sitsattheedge Because ofthediverse landscape, native P rophetstown DISTANCE 5 miles 3 miles 1.9 mile 2.25 miles 3.2 miles Easy DIFFICULTY Moderate Moderate Easy Easy