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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 10^th

9am-12pm:  Weed Wrangle Indiana® Event –Garlic Mustard Pull –  Join Spring Mill State Park in partnership with KIC (Lawrence County Keep Invasives In Check) and Friends of Spring Mill State Park at 9am by the Pool parking lot.  Learn to identify some invasive plants.  You’ll be given a map and bags to set off and pull garlic mustard.  At 11am, go to Pioneer Village parking lot and walk to the building near the restrooms to have your bag(s) weighed and receive a ticket for a free lunch provided by the Friends of Spring Mill State Park.  Lunch served from 11:15-12pm for participants only.  Bring your group to help Spring Mill become a healthier habitat for all wildlife.  Heaviest weighted bag(s) by an individual (not group) wins a 2021 Indiana State Park Pass.  Registration allows us prepare enough food for everyone who participates. Day-of volunteers are very welcome, but registered attendees will receive food first.  Please register before April 6^th by contacting Sheree at sbelt@dnr.in.gov.

Sunday, April 11^th

10am:  National Walk Week Volkswalk – Meet at Spring Mill Inn to choose between two guided hikes – A 10K (6.2 miles) OR a 5K (3.1 miles).  Hikes led by Bedford Hiking Club members.

1pm:  National Walk Week Trail 3 Hike – Enjoy a guided hike on trail 3.  Meet at Twin Caves parking lot.  2.5 miles.  1.75 hours.

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

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.

Friday, April 2^nd  

8am:  Early Riser Hike – Enjoy a quiet morning guided hike with Tony.  Meet at Spring Mill Inn front patio for a 1 mile hike on parts of trail 1 and 4.

7pm:   Sunset Hike – Meet Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center to enjoy an evening hike.  Take in the sights and sounds of spring.  Moderate hike.  1 mile.

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

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, March 27^th
1pm-4pm:  Fish Printing (gyotaku) Workshop:  Gyotaku is a traditional Japanese form of art that fisherman used over 100 years ago to keep a record of the fish that they caught.  Reserve a time slot on the hour between 1pm-4pm to come learn a little about the history behind this art while also finding out what is swimming in Spring Mill lake today.  Make your own fish print using our paper or bring your own piece of cloth such as a pillow case, handkerchief, etc.  (something that won’t get washed often)  40 minutes. Only one family/friend group or individual per time slot. Masks required.  Call 812-849-3534 or email Sheree at sbelt@dnr.in.gov to reserve your time slot.   $2 per person.

8pm:  Full Moon Hike – Join Anthony at Spring Mill Inn front patio for a brisk moon lit night hike and learn why the March full moon is called the “Full Worm Moon”.  Rugged Hike on Trail 3, 2.5 miles

Sunday, March 28^th
1pm:  Cave River Valley Hike – Meet at Donaldson Cave parking lot to follow your guide 15 miles to Cave River Valley Natural Area.  Wear waterproof boots.  Very Rugged.  2 hours.

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