Caving

Caving

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Have fun at Spring Mill State Park by participating in all of the fun programs that are put on by the Park Naturalists and volunteers!

This weekened:

 

FRIDAY

8:00 pm:  Full Hunter Moon Hike
Join Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center.  ~ 2 miles; 1 hour moderate hike.  Experience nature at night while learning about the full hunter moon.

 

SATURDAY

10:00 am:  Reptile Roundup
Have you met the resident reptile in the Lakeview Activity Center? They would love to meet you! Join Sarah at the Lakeview Activity Center’s Amphitheater to discuss some cold-blooded creatures.

11:00 am:  Mushroom Hunt Hike
Join Gail at Twin Caves’ parking lot for a 2.5 mile hike on trail 3 to spot and learn about the different fungus in our park. Partially rugged. 2 hours.

2:00 pm:  Hamer Cave Hike
Join Chris at the Village Gristmill to see and hear the fabulous history of this beautiful natural scene.  30 minutes, moderate hike.

 

SUNDAY

10:00 am:  Poisonous Plants Hike

Meet Sarah in the Oak Ridge Shelter Parking Lot for a 1-mile hike around trail 7. Discover when you should say YUCK! to certain plants in Indiana.

11:00 am:  Animals of Spring Mill State Park
Come visit the Lakeview Activity Center Program Room to view animal hides and displays of various species of animals that call this area “home”.

1:30 pm:  Tombstone Talk & Cemetery Tour Part 1
Learn the history of Pioneer Cemetery’s and their tombstones.  Meet Gail at the program room in the Lakeview Activity Center.

2:15 pm:  Tombstone Talk & Cemetery Tour Part 2
Meet Gail for a 30 minute tour at Hamer Cemetery.  You don’t have to do Part 1 to join us for Part 2.

 

GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534

Caving

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Have fun at Spring Mill State Park by participating in all of the fun programs that are put on by the Park Naturalists and volunteers!

This weekened:

 

FRIDAY

7:00 pm:  History of Indiana State Park Inns
Meet Tony at Spring Mill Inn’s back patio to hear all about our Inns, specifically about Spring Mill Inn’s history.

 

SATURDAY

11:00 am:  Opossum Party
Hang out (preferably by your tail) with Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center as we celebrate the only marsupial found in North America!

1:00 pm:  Rivers, Roads and Rails:
Mapping the Transportation History of Spring Mill and Lawrence County with old and new maps and photos.  Don’t miss this special presentation by David Nord Professor Emeritus.

3:00 pm:  Autumn Views Guided Hike
Meet Chris at the pool parking lot for a scenic walk of nature’s autumn splendor on our mountain bike trail. 2 miles. Moderate.

 

SUNDAY

1:00 pm: Modeling Mushrooms
Gilled, pored, or toothed, how will you model your mushroom? Join Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center to create a mushroom model of your own and uncover the basics of mushroom identification! 45 minutes.

2:00 pm:  CCC History Hike
Meet Anthony at Weaver’s Cabin in the Pioneer Village for a 30 minute moderate hike Learn all about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps have made to Spring Mill State Park and see how their legacy lives on in the park to this day.

 

GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812) 849-3534

Caving

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

We are so happy that Spring Mill State Park has so much to offer. Check out all of the fun things they have planned for us this weekend!

FRIDAY

10:00 PM Spider Eyes
How is your vision at night? Certain spider eyes are made for the night! Grab a flashlight and join Sarah for a short hike to spot spiders.
Grissom Memorial Parking lot

 

SATURDAY

11:00 AM Creek Stomp
Feel the cool spring water on your feet as you explore the bugs who call this creek home! Meet Sarah to get wet and have fun!
Village Ordinary

1:00 PM Karst Country Hike
Meet our newest naturalist, Gail, for a hike on trail 6.  Short, easy hike.
Easy | .25 Mile
Grissom Memorial Parking Lot

9:00 PM Full Harvest Moon Hike
Meet Anthony and Chris for an approximately 1 hour 30 minute hike along Trail 3. Enjoy the sights and sounds of night-time at the Park.
Rugged | 2.5 Mile
Spring Mill Inn Front Patio

 

SUNDAY

10:00 AM Hike Trail 3
Join Sarah on a guided hike through trail 3. We will see sites special to Spring Mill from Bronson Cave to Donaldson Woods and everything in between! Bring a water bottle!
Rugged | 2.5 Mile
Meet at Twin Caves Parking Lot

2:00 PM Beautiful Box Turtles
Join us to view a live Box Turtle and learn about their interesting lives.
Lakeview Activity Center

 

GATE FEE MAY APPLY
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE AT (812) 849-3534

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