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.

Saturday, February 13^th:
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 14^th:
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

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 8^th  

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 9^th

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

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 15^th

KIDS TO PARK DAY!

11am:  Snake Talk – Learn about Indiana’s snakes and meet two of our resident snakes.  Lakeview Activity Center.  30 minutes.

1pm:  Fish Prints on the Patio – Learn about what it means to be a fish and which ones live in our lake.  Create a beautiful fish print using paint.  Lakeview Activity Center back patio.  30 minutes

2pm:  Creek Stomp – Dip your feet into the cold creek to help the naturalist find macroinvertebrates.  Learn how they help determine water quality.  Meet by Pioneer Village Concession Stand (Ordinary).  30 minutes.

3pm:  Guided Scavenger Hunt – Help the naturalist find natural items while hiking a short distance by the lake.  Lakeview Activity Center.  Get a small prize for checking off all the items on the list.  30 minutes.

Sunday, May 16^th

1pm:  Trail Camera Trek – Discover the wildlife that resides in Spring Mill State Park through pictures captured from our trail camera and see their habitats on this rugged hike on our Mountain Bike Trail. Meet Anthony at the Swimming Pool parking lot.  Moderate Hike. 2 miles, 1.5 hours.

3pm:  Trail 7 hike – Join the naturalist for a guided hike on one of our nature preserves.  Meet by Tulip Poplar Shelter.  1.75 miles.  Easy.  45 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