Meet Spring Mill Naturalist, Sheree, at the Pioneer Village to go on a special hike to see a hidden cave that most people don’t know about. Keep in mind that this 30 minute hike will be rugged. So, where comfortable shoes!
Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village
HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE
Visit Spring Mill State Park to see the historic Pioneer Village come to life during these beautiful evenings. Enjoy traditional pioneer treats while the villagers decorate and cook for the holidays.
*GATE FEE MAY APPLY*
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
Pioneer Village
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