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The Vernal Equinox: a time of anticipation of the new

Today is the beginning of Spring, and on March 20th at 7:21pm, the Vernal Equinox occurred. There are two equinoxes and two solstices. When the...

Now is the perfect time to take your family hiking or biking, but can a family with preschool-aged children really enjoy a hike or ride together?...

NICHES events:Sat. 5th: 9AM-2PM. On the Water in Carroll County. Depending on the weather, there is a float trip on a Carroll County waterway. It...

Current openings and conditions:Trails at Clegg’s gardens are muddy and a walking stick would be advised, particularly on the Peter’s...

Pine Hills Nature Preserve is now part of Shades State Park. Originally purchased by the Nature Conservancy then donated to the Indiana Department...

Park in the large parking lot at Shades State Parkfor trails 4,5,7 and 8. Trails 4,5 and 7 split just inside the woods. Trail 7 leads down through...

Shades State Park Trail 2 is very rugged in parts. Park in the Dell Shelter area and head for Lover’s Leap. The trail to Lover’s Leap...

On the banks of the Sugar Creek in Montgomery County are two of the most unique hiking areas in Indiana. Around an hour from Lafayette, Shades...

Prophetstown State Park. On the 1920’s farm section the trail interweaves through fields, meadows and prairies. From the farm house garden to...

Battlefield/ Davis Ferry Parks These two parks are connected by nearly 4 miles of prime hiking. Parking at the Battlefield Park (shuttle car at...