INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Have fun at Spring Mill State Park by participating in all of the fun programs that are put on by the Park Naturalists and volunteers!
This weekened:
FRIDAY
7:00 pm: History of Indiana State Park Inns
Meet Tony at Spring Mill Inn’s back patio to hear all about our Inns, specifically about Spring Mill Inn’s history.
SATURDAY
11:00 am: Opossum Party
Hang out (preferably by your tail) with Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center as we celebrate the only marsupial found in North America!
1:00 pm: Rivers, Roads and Rails:
Mapping the Transportation History of Spring Mill and Lawrence County with old and new maps and photos. Don’t miss this special presentation by David Nord Professor Emeritus.
3:00 pm: Autumn Views Guided Hike
Meet Chris at the pool parking lot for a scenic walk of nature’s autumn splendor on our mountain bike trail. 2 miles. Moderate.
SUNDAY
1:00 pm: Modeling Mushrooms
Gilled, pored, or toothed, how will you model your mushroom? Join Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center to create a mushroom model of your own and uncover the basics of mushroom identification! 45 minutes.
2:00 pm: CCC History Hike
Meet Anthony at Weaver’s Cabin in the Pioneer Village for a 30 minute moderate hike Learn all about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps have made to Spring Mill State Park and see how their legacy lives on in the park to this day.
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812) 849-3534
LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
Take a step back in time – Relive the experiences of pioneers in the 1800s.
Enjoy fun activities, tours, demonstrations and presentations in the beautiful Pioneer Village and throughout the lovely Spring Mill State Park. Activities will go on all weekend. Click here to see them!
Pioneer Memorial Service – 2:00 pm on Monday
We also are happy to announce that Memorial Weekend is the start of the season for Spring Mill. Do you know what this means?
You can now…
- Take a boat tour into the Twin Caves
- Rent a canoe or a kayak and paddle along the Spring Mill Lake
- Rent a bike and hit the Mountain Bike Trail
- Participate in activities at the Lakeview Activity Center
- Throw on a swim suit and dive into the outdoor pool (if it’s not too cold)
We have been waiting all Winter for this! Let the Summer fun BEGIN!
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, 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
