Your favorites are open with new safety measures. But it is always a good idea to confirm your destination before you travel due to COVID-19 concerns. Call 812-278-6568 or 812-849-1090 for information.
Your favorites are open with new safety measures. But it is always a good idea to confirm your destination before you travel due to COVID-19 concerns. Call 812-278-6568 or 812-849-1090 for information.
Learn about George Donaldson and his relation to Spring Mill State Park and Ireland. Anthony, a volunteer, will be throwing out some other St. Patrick’s Day fun facts while you venture on the 30 minute rugged hike. Wear comfortable shoes!
Meet at the front patio of the Spring Mill Inn.
Make a special “bat craft” and learn some interesting facts about Indiana’s bats. After you are done, take a rugged hike down to Donaldson Cave. Feel free to explore the cave after the hike is over. Bring a flash light and some clothes that can get dirty!
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center.
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!
GET MOVING MONDAY
Celebrate Monday of Visit Indiana Week at Spring Mill State Park. The theme for today is GET MOVING.
Join us on this beautiful hike through the woods of Spring Mill State Park. Along the way, listen to the sounds of the creek, birds and squirrels. Check out the fascinating Donaldson Cave and learn all about the Scottish man that it’s named after.
Enjoy a little history with your exercise! Meet at the Inn Front Patio
Get out and GET MOVING! #HoosIN #GetMovingMonday
Spring is quickly approaching, which means that spring break is right around the corner! We have your entire spring break week planned for you at Spring Mill State Park. Come enjoy endless fun with friends and family and participate in activities including owl and snake observations, movie nights, cave river valley hikes and much more! …
Check out the Quake House at the Lakeview Activity Center over the weekend. Hop inside the house to get an idea of what it would feel like to be in an earthquake!
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Limestone Carving
Stop by Artisan Experience to find out how you can take a piece of carved limestone home! Located in Twin Caves Parking Lot.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Topography Artwork
Lisa Walsh will be demonstrating her unique line of jewelry inspired by the topography of Spring Mill State Park. At the Lakeview Activity Center.
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Adult Canvas Painting
All supplies are included for this free event. Prior registration is required because space is limited. Under instruction of Brown County artist, Anabel Hopkins, paint your choice of flowers in the farden or log buildings. In the Pioneer Village. RSVP by contacting Hopkins at anahoppy47448@gmail.com
11:00 AM Caves, Kilns and Buildings Hike
Join Spring Mill to learn about the role Limestone has played (and continues to play) in our park as wall as our community. Also take a look at some of its uses and shaping of our landscape. Meet at Village Grist Mill.
1:00 PM Hiking Rocks
Lawrence County is famous for its Limestone. Meet Aaron for a short hike on Trail 4 and learn all about Indiana’s famed stone. Moderate 45 minute hike. Meet at Village Parking Lot.
10:00 AM Lovely Limestone!
What is it? How does it form? How it used and how does it change? Meet at Lakview Activity Center.
1:00 PM Donaldson Cave Hike
Join volunteer, Anthony, for a hike to Donaldson Cave. Learn about the limestone that most caves are made of.
For more information, please contact Spring Mill: 812-849-3534
*GATE FEE MAY APPLY*
VIRTUAL STORY TIME
10am: Virtual Storytime with the Naturalist #VirtualINStatePark – Enjoy a virtual story with the naturalist. It will air on Facebook live on Wednesday, Jan. 13th at 10am: https://www.facebook.com/springmillsp/
Schedule a time in advance to pick up a zip lock bag of craft supplies to go with our story. Geared toward preschool ages. sbelt@dnr.in.gov or 812-849-3534
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.
January 23rd
1pm: Cave River Valley Hike – Come explore this beautiful, primitive property managed by Spring Mill. Meet Tony at Donaldson parking lot to follow him in your car 15 miles to CRV. 2 hour hike. Very Rugged. Water-proof/rubber boots highly recommended.
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
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, February 13th:
8:30am: Birding Hike – Meet the naturalist at the Lakeview Activity Center to hear about some of Indiana’s birds of winter. After, we’ll head out for a hike to find some feathered friends. Bring your own Binoculars. Moderate hike. 90 minutes.
Sunday, February 14th:
1pm: Nature Valentines Hike – Join the naturalist on a hike on Trail 5 as we look for natural objects in the shape of a heart. Bring your camera to take pictures. What other unusual shapes/things might we find along the way? 1 mile, partially rugged.
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
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, February 20th
1pm: CRV Hike – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Come explore this beautiful, primitive property managed by Spring Mill. 2 hour hike. Very Rugged. Water-proof/rubber boots highly recommended. Register at sbelt@dnr.in.gov or 812-849-3534.
Sunday, February 21st
8am: Good Morning Hike – REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Start your day with a leisurely hike around the Donaldson Shelter loop. 1 hour, 1.25 mile; partially rugged.
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
