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
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.
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
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.
Friday, May 28th
9pm: Full Moon Hike – Meet Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center for a relaxing moon lit hike around Spring Mill Lake and learn about May’s Full Flower Moon. Partially rugged. 1 hour.
Saturday, May 29th
11am: Snake Talk – Learn what it means to be a snake. Meet two of our resident snakes. Lakeview Activity Center. 30 minutes.
2pm: Creek Stomp –Feel the cool spring water on your feet as you explore who calls this creek home. Meet by Pioneer Village Concessions (Ordinary). 30 minutes.
3pm: Stagecoach Trail Hike – Meet the naturalist by the Grist Mill in Pioneer Village to learn about this historic trail and its importance. .5 miles. Moderately Rugged. 30 minutes.
Sunday, May 30th
11am: Box Turtle Talk – Learn about box turtles while meeting a live one. Lakeview Activity Center. 20 minutes.
3pm: Glade Hike – Meet the naturalist at Donaldson Cave Parking lot for a .5 mile, moderate hike to see and hear about this important area in our park. 30 minutes.
Monday, May 31st
11am: Salamander Social – Join Naturalist Morgan to discover the cool Indiana salamanders including the endangered Snot Otter! Create some slime to take home. Lakeview Activity Center. 30 minutes.
1pm: Hamer Cemetery Tour – Meet Naturalist Emilie at Hamer Cemetery to learn about the history of our village and explore the mystery of some unmarked graves. 30 minutes.
PARK ENTRY FEE MAY APPLY
$7 FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS
$9 FOR OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
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*
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.
Sunday, April 18th
1pm: Vernal Pond Hike – Meet Anthony at the Donaldson Cave parking lot for a short hike to a hidden gem at Spring Mill State Park- a vernal pond. Learn why this pond is an essential habitat and how it connects with the Karst topography of the area. 30 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
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
