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Limestone Weekend at Spring Mill State Park

June 25, 2021 - June 27, 2021

Spring Mill State Park

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Weekends at Spring Mill State Park are never boring! This beautiful park has so much to offer, with the historic Pioneer Village, 9+ miles of hiking, a beautiful lodge & a lake for fishing and kayaking with your friends.

LIMESTONE WEEKEND!

Friday, June 25th

3pm:  Hamer Cave HikeDiscover the beauty and impact this cave has had on our Pioneer Village.  Meet at the grist mill in Pioneer Village. Moderate .25 mile hike.  Stairs.  45 minutes.

10pm:  Full Moon Hike – Meet Volunteer Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center for a summertime night hike under the full strawberry moon!  Learn some full moon lore and about some of Spring Mill’s nocturnal wildlife.  Rugged. 1.5 miles. 1 hour

Saturday, June 26th

9am-5pm:  Indiana Limestone Workshop – Create an Indiana limestone carving of your very own.  In the lawn near Pioneer Village.  Tools and instructor provided by Artisan Experience.  $20. For information; 317-406-6688 or artisanexperience.org

11am:  Rocks Rock! – Discover the different types of rocks and their properties.  Create your own pet rock with Naturalist Morgan.  Lakeview Activity Center.  30 minutes. 

1pm:  Lime kiln Lake Hike – Discover the significance of these kilns and why we have them here.  Lakeview Activity Center.  Partially Rugged, off-trail hike. 40 minutes.

2pm:  Discover Limestone! – Learn about limestone and how it is used.  Perform an experiment of your own to see how limestone reacts with vinegar.  Lakeview Act. Center.  30 minutes.

Sunday, June 27th

9am-5pm:  Indiana Limestone Workshop – Create an Indiana limestone carving of your very own.  Tools and instructor provided by Artisan Experience.  In the lawn near Pioneer Village.  $20. Information: 317-406-6688; artisanexperience.org

11am:  Lime Kiln and Quarry Hike – Discover some more rich history at Pioneer Village with its lime kiln and quarry.  Meet outside the Weaver’s Cabin at Pioneer Village. Partially Rugged.  30 minutes.

1pm:  Lovely Limestone – What is it?  How does it form?  How is it used and change over time?  Lakeview Activity Center.  25 minutes.

PARK ENTRY FEE MAY APPLY
$7 FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS
$9 FOR OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534

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Start:
June 25, 2021
End:
June 27, 2021
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Spring Mill State Park
3333 SR 60 East
Mitchell, IN 47446 United States
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Phone:
812-849-3534
Website:
https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2968.htm
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