Hamer Cave

Hamer Cave

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, May 8th  

10am:  Cave River Valley Hike – Have you been to the property we manage in Washington County?  It’s full of history!  Prepare to get your feet wet as we hike down to the valley!  Meet Tony at the Donaldson Cave parking lot and follow his car to this beautiful, primitive hike. Very Rugged.  Bring water-proof shoes and bug spray.  2 hours.

1pm:  Donaldson Cave Hike – Meet Naturalist Emilie by Sycamore Shelter to hike to Donaldson Cave.  Learn about our Shawnee Cave System, who George Donaldson was, and what cave you can explore at Spring Mill without a permit or guide.  Rugged.  45 minutes.

 

Sunday, May 9th

1pm:  Wildflower Hike – Meet Naturalist Emilie at the Lakeview Activity Center for a 1 mile hike around the lake to learn more about our spring wildflowers. Partially Rugged.  1 hour.

 

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

Hamer Cave

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, 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

Hamer Cave

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, 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

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