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Smokey Bear Celebration @ Spring Mill
July 19, 2019 - July 21, 2019
SPRING MILL INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Join us for another fun weekend at Spring Mill State Park
FRIDAY
4:00 PM SMOKEY BEAR CELEBRATION Smokey Bear is turning 75 years old this year! Wish him a Happy Birthday and learn about his fire prevention message at Spring Mill State Park.
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center
10:00 PM Nighttime Eyeshine Who’s that watching in the woods? Join Sarah to spot some different animal eyeshine on this easy night hike.
Meet at the Gus Grissom Memorial
SATURDAY
8:00 AM VIRGIL I “GUS” GRISSOM DAY Gus Grissom was the second American in space and was born right here in Mitchell, Indiana. Celebrate this American hero and Hoosier icon with us at the Gus Grissom Memorial.
2:00 PM LET’S GO FLY A ROCKET Learn about aerodynamics and build your own water powered rocket. How high will yours fly?
Meet at the Gus Grissom Memorial
SUNDAY
9:00 AM INTRODUCTION TO CAVE RIVER VALLEY Have you been to the property that Spring Mill manages in Washington County? It’s full of history! Prepare to get your feet wet as we hike down to the valley! Bring your water bottle and carpool over for this beautiful hike.
Meet at Donaldson Parking Lot
2:00 PM CHRISTMAS IN JULY STORY AND CRAFT Listen to a special Christmas Story and make a craft from things found in nature! 45 minutes.
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center
*Gate Fee May Apply*
For more information please call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.