SPRING MILL AND ITS RAILROADS:
A MISMATCH MADE IN CINCINNATI
SPEAKER: DAVID NORD, PROFESSOR EMERITUS
In the 1850’s Hoosiers were crazy for railroads. Hundreds of miles of tracks were laid down across Indiana in just a few years. Two Lines were build through Lawrence County, very close to Spring Mill Village. The New Albany and Salem R.R. passed a couple of miles to the west. The Ohio and Mississippi R.R. skirted the north rim of the Spring Mill canyon, just a few hundred yards from the Mill. Hoosiers loved their R.R. and the R.R. sometimes loved them back, but not always. This Presentation – with photos, maps and documents – is about how Spring Mill and Lawrence County, and Indiana came to terms with the railroad age. The story is complex sometimes quite positive and always fascinating. But for Spring Mill it is not a story that ends well.
$50.00 For reservations, please call (812)849-4508.
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.
Saturday, April 24th
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION!
10am- 4pm: Earth Day Activities – Come join the naturalists for fun games, activities, crafts, programs, and hikes all about our earth. Lakeview Activity Center.
Lakeview Activity Center:
10am-3pm: Borrow a fishing pole – Free fishing for ages 17 and under.
10am-10:30am: Make a bird feeder (peanut butter)
10:30am-11am: Seed planting
11am-11:30am: Composting Activity
11:30am-12pm: Nature Collage
9am: Cave River Valley Hike – Meet Tony at Donaldson Cave parking lot to follow your guide in your vehicle15 miles to Cave River Valley Natural Area. Wear waterproof boots. Very Rugged. 2 hours.
8pm: Full Moon Hike – Meet Anthony at Donaldson Cave parking lot for a spring time night hike under April’s full moon, known as the “Full Pink Moon”. Learn some moon lore and hear about Spring Mill’s nocturnal animals. Moderate hike on trail 7. 2 miles.
Sunday, April 25th
11am: Wildflower Hike – Spring flowers are blooming! Enjoy a guided hike with the naturalist to take in all the beauty. Meet at Lakeview Activity Center. 1 mile. Partially Rugged. 45 minutes.
PARK ENTRY FEE MAY APPLY $5 FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS
$7 FOR OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534