Join the Naturalist at Donaldson Shelter parking lot to take a rugged hike to Donaldson Cave. Listen to stories about the Scottish explorer that the cave is named after. If you decide to enter the cave, you will want to wear clothes that you can get dirty!
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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.
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 planting11am-11:30am: Composting Activity11:30am-12pm: Nature Collage9am: 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
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PADDLE THE SPRING MILL LAKE
Are you ready for an adventure? Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at the historic Spring Mill State Park. Grab a life jacket and join Sarah on an afternoon lake paddle!
Meet at the boat rental by the Lakeview Activity Center.
If you don’t have a kayak, that’s okay! The Park has a few boats to rent. To reserve yours, please email Sheree Belt at sbelt@dnr.in.gov.
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
