Brookville Lake
To end the summer with a bang, my family planned one final camping trip for the year. I wanted to visit someplace new, but that wasn’t too far of a drive. Since I knew the temperatures might still be pretty Read more
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Let the Migration Begin!
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Howard Luehrs: Dana Gehlhausen is an Interpretive Naturalist at Patoka Lake for Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs. Dana studied Wildlife Biology at Ball State University and has worked at Patoka Lake since 2006, where Read more
A Maze of Prairie Color
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Tim Cordell: Tim Cordell is an interpretive naturalist at Potato Creek State Park. He has worked for DNR since 1978 at Potato Creek, McCormick’s Creek and Spring Mill State Parks. Tim plays an active Read more
Fall Arrives at Chain O’Lakes State Park
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Howard Luehrs: Howard Luehrs is the intermittent naturalist at Chain O’ Lakes State Park. In addition to his park work, he is an adjunct professor of biology at Trine University. He and his wife Read more
A Modern Day Treasure Hunt
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, David Garner: David Garner is a Seasonal Interpretive Naturalist at Monroe Lake for the Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs. David studied Natural Resources and Environmental Science at Purdue University and has worked at both Read more
Where Were You the DAY AFTER 9/11?
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Ginger Murphy: Ginger Murphy is Assistant Director for Stewardship for Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs. During her 25 years with DNR she has also worked as an interpretive naturalist at the Upper Wabash Reservoirs Read more
Fall Color and Ice Cream?
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Dick Davis: As interpreter at Clifty Falls State Park on the Ohio Valley, Dick has been reporting on the cycle of the seasons for over thirty years. He grew up in the glacial fields Read more
Fall Foliage in Southern Indiana
Indiana Tourism welcomes today’s guest blogger, Dana Gehlhausen Dana Gehlhausen is an Interpretive Naturalist at Patoka Lake for Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs. Dana studied Wildlife Biology at Ball State University and has worked at Patoka Lake since 2006, where Read more
Free Entry to Indiana State Parks on September 11
In so many ways, it’s hard to believe it has been 10 years since the tragedies of September 11. I remember hearing about the World Trade Center while heading out to my first class of the morning my senior year at Butler Read more
Hoosier Outdoor Experience September 17-18
One of the causes that I’m truly passionate about is getting kids in the great outdoors more often. The difference in my son’s demeanor when he’s had ample time to play outside and when he’s been stuck inside is astonishing. Read more
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