Spring Mill State Park

There was a time when it was VERY RARE to see a beaver in Indiana. That's not necessarily the case, now. While you may not see them as much as you see deer, it's pretty easy to tell when they're around. Meet us at the Lakeview Activity Center to take a hike to find evidence of a nearby beaver.

If you have missed the last few chances to go on a hike at Cave River Valley, now is your chance. Meet Spring Mill volunteer, Tony, at the Donaldson parking lot. Then, follow him 15 miles down the road to this very special place that only a few people have heard of. The hike will be rugged. So, make sure you dress appropriately.

"Invasive species are a threat to the plant diversity that Spring Mill is dedicated to preserving. Aid in our mission by pulling up as much garlic mustard as possible. Whichever individual pulls the most, by weight, at 11a.m. gets a free 2019 park pass! Meet at the pool parking lot with gloves if you have a pair. Garlic Mustard: Second year plants produce a 1-4 ft. tall flowering stalk. Each flower has four small, white petals in the early spring.…

Meet us at the Lakeview Activity Center to learn about the different ways that you can volunteer at Spring Mill State Park. There are many things that one can do to make their impact. Here is your chance!

The name for the moon of April is the "Full Pink Moon". You may wonder, "Does the moon actually turn pink in April?" Well... **spoiler alert ** It doesn't. Come down to Spring Mill to find out how this month's moon got its name. This will be a 1 hour hike Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center

Spring Mill State Park is the best place to go to spend Earth Day! We know that Earth Day is on the 22nd, but that's on a Monday. There's no time for fun on Mondays! So, we will celebrate on April 20th. Bring the kids and join us for a day FULL OF FUN at the Lakeview Activity Center. Make crafts, learn about recycling and participate in activities with Arts in the Park partners. What else? Today is also FREE…

Spring Mill State Park Join the Spring Mill Naturalist on this fairly rugged 2.5 mile hike. Along the way, she will teach you about the old trees in the forest. Some of the trees are older than you could ever imagine! Start studying your trees, because she may quiz you along the way!

Spring Mill State Park Join Tony and venture beyond the trails. There are a few caves that aren't even on the map, and he's going to show you! Wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes. Meet at the Oak Ridge Shelter House.

Spring Mill State Park The Civilian Conservation Corps has a very rich history in Indiana. Discover their role in the Park around the early 1900's. Meet Anthony at the Weaver's Cabin in the Pioneer Village

STATE PARK SUNDAY Celebrate Sunday of "Visit Indiana Week" at Spring Mill State Park. The theme for today is STATE PARK SUNDAY. Today, visitors can get into 49 DNR properties throughout the state of Indiana for FREE. As this is also "Welcome Back Weekend" at Spring Mill, there will be plenty of fun activities for you and the family to take part in. 8:30 Non-denominational Worship Service Visit the toy table in the Upper Residence Play on stilts in the…

GET MOVING MONDAY Celebrate Monday of Visit Indiana Week at Spring Mill State Park. The theme for today is GET MOVING. Join us on this beautiful hike through the woods of Spring Mill State Park. Along the way, listen to the sounds of the creek, birds and squirrels. Check out the fascinating Donaldson Cave and learn all about the Scottish man that it's named after. Enjoy a little history with your exercise! Meet at the Inn Front Patio Get out…

Let's take a hike around the lake and play a game of Scattergories with the things we spot in nature! Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center

Bring beautiful birds to your backyard by making a birdfeeder with us at Spring Mill State Park. Take it home with you and watch the birds flock in! Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center

SATURDAY MAY 18 All day is FREE FISHING DAY 10:00 AM - All Tied Up Lakeview Activity Center Some knots can help catch a fish; some keep your tent standing, while others can help save a life! Learn about the importance of knots and how they are useful in the outdoors. 1:00 PM - Nature Preserve Hike Tulip Poplar Shelter Visit the Mitchell Karst Plains Nature Preserve with Spring Mill Volunteer, Tony. Learn about the history of nature preserves in…

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…

SATURDAY MAY 25 9:30 AM - Cave River Valley Hike Meet at Donaldson Parking Lot Have you been to the property that Spring Mill manages in Washington County? It's full of history! Prepare to get your feet wet as we hike down to the valley! 3:30 PM - The Transformation of Milling Meet at Lakeview Activity Center With slides of historic maps, photos and documents, David Nord from IU will describe how a national and global revolution in flour milling…

SATURDAY 10:00 AM - National Trails Hike Day (Hike 1) Meet Naturalist, Aaron, to take a short moderate hike on Trail 1. Learn about all the excitement Spring Mill and nature has to offer. Meet at the front of the Inn. 1:00 PM - Donaldson Woods Hike - Join Naturalist, Chris, for a walk through the old growth forest and eperience seeing trees 300 - 400 years old. Hear the history of how this natural forest area has been preserved.…

This Monday's Creature Feature: SNAKES Stop by  the front patio of the Inn every Monday at 11:00 AM June- July. Learn about a new creature! Call Spring Mill for more information: 812-849-3534 Gate fee may apply.  

Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM the Naturalist will be feeding the snakes at the Lakeview Activity Center. Join us in learning more about these interesting animals! Please call Spring Mill State Park for more information: 812-849-3534 Gate fee may apply.

Meet Spring Mill Naturalist, Chris, at the Sycamore Shelter House for a 45 minute hike. Stroll along the lake to experience the sights and sounds of our animals that call Spring Mill Lake their home. Please call Spring Mill for more information: 812-849-3534 *Gate fee may apply*

Join Spring Mill Naturalist, Sarah, in creating some fun salamander slime and dicover the cool Indiana salamanders including the endangered Snot Otter! Meet at the Lakeview Activiy Center Please call Spring Mill for more information: 812-849-3534 *Gate fee may apply*

Discover what prints the animals of Spring Mill leave behind and create an animal out of your own handprint. Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center Please call Spring Mill for more information: 812-849-3534 *Gate fee may apply*

Meet Aaron in the Donaldson parking lot for a descent down the trail to Donaldson Cave. During the program, learn about caves and the karst topography unique to this area. The hike will be rugged: Warning - lot's of stairs! 45 - 60 minutes. Please call Spring Mill for more information: 812-849-3534 *Gate fee may apply*

How well can you smell? Enough to sniff a spider? Join Naturalist Sarah for a hike a spider search. Meet at the Grissom Memorial parking lot for the .375 mile paved hike. Please call Spring Mill for more information: 812-849-3534 *Gate fee may apply*

This Monday's creature is Turtles! Meet the patio at the front of the Inn. Join Spring Mill every Monday through July for a 30 minute program with a special featured creature. Please call Spring Mill for more information: 812-849-3534 *Gate fee may apply*

Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM the Naturalist will be feeding the snakes at the Lakeview Activity Center. Join us in learning more about these interesting animals! Please call Spring Mill State Park for more information: 812-849-3534 Gate fee may apply.

SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Nature Play Day Let's get our kids outside!   SUNDAY 3:00 PM Don't Leaf Art Behind Leaves are the subjects of many pieces of art work. Learn about leaves and how to create a fun piece of art work in the program. Meet at Lakeview Activity Center. 10:00 PM Full Strawberry Moon Anthony and Chris, Spring Mill Naturalists, will take you on an evening adventure! One hour, rugged hike. 1.5 miles Meet at Lakeview…

Let's get the kids outside! Spend the day with the Spring Mill Naturalists at the Lakeview Activity Center in Spring Mill State Park. There will be plenty of fun, hands-on activities to get involved in! 10AM - 3PM  Hands-on nature games/activities & nature scavenger hunt 10AM - 11AM Seed Planting 11AM - 12PM  Mud Art 1PM - 2PM Caving Game 2PM - 3PM Turtle Touch & Feel 3PM Creek Stomp at the Pioneer Village.  Meet at the Village Ordinary. GATE…

Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM the Naturalist will be feeding the snakes at the Lakeview Activity Center. Join us in learning more about these interesting animals! Please call Spring Mill State Park for more information: 812-849-3534 Gate fee may apply.

Join us today at Spring Mill State Park for a good ol' fashion Creek Stomp! Meet the Spring Mill Naturalist at the Village Ordinary for a chance to get your feet wet while learning about all the creatures in the creek. GATE FEE WILL APPLY Please call the Park Office for more information (812)849-3534

Check out the Quake House at the Lakeview Activity Center over the weekend. Hop inside the house to get an idea of what it would feel like to be in an earthquake! SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Limestone Carving Stop by Artisan Experience to find out how you can take a piece of carved limestone home! Located in Twin Caves Parking Lot. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Topography Artwork Lisa Walsh will be demonstrating her unique line of jewelry…

This Monday's creature is Turtles! Meet the patio at the front of the Inn. Join Spring Mill every Monday through July for a 30 minute program with a special featured creature. Please call Spring Mill for more information: 812-849-3534 *Gate fee may apply*

Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM the Naturalist will be feeding the snakes at the Lakeview Activity Center. Join us in learning more about these interesting animals! Please call Spring Mill State Park for more information: 812-849-3534 Gate fee may apply.

HOW AND WHY CAVES FORM Look at the life and formations in a cave at Spring Mill State Park. Join us for a fascinating underground experience. Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center *Gate Fee May Apply* For more information please call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.

HIDDEN CAVES HIKE Join us and uncover some of the lesser known caves in Spring Mill State Park. Meet at the Pioneer Village Parking Lot *Gate Fees May Apply* For more information, contact the Park Office at (812)849-3534.

STREAM STROLL What's swimming in the streams at Spring Mill State Park? Get your feet wet and search for water bugs with Sarah! Bring water shoes! Meet at the Village Ordinary *Gate Fees May Apply* For more information, contact the Park Office at (812)849-3534.

TURTLE SHELL ART Turtle shells are a protective covering for our reptile friends, but they also can be beautiful pieces of artwork. Visit Spring Mill State Park to learn about these creative creatures and make some creative patterns! Meet in the Lakeview Activity Center *Gate Fee May Apply* For more information, call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.

SPRING MILL INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Join us for another fun and eventful weekend at Spring Mill State Park! FRIDAY 2:00 PM BIRD NEST BUILD Birds are nature's engineers, find out why birds build their homes differently and build a nest of your own! Meet at Lakeview Activity Center 7:00 PM SMOKEY AT THE CAMPGROUNDS  Smokey Bear has a special message for you about wildfires. Join part of the naturalist staff to visit with Smokey Bear and learn about fire safety. Meet at…

SMOKEY AT THE CAMPGROUND Smokey Bear is visiting Spring Mill State Park and has a special message for you about wildfires. Join part of the naturalist staff in the campground amphitheater to visit Smokey Bear and learn about fire safety! *Gate Fee May Apply* For more information, call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.

MORNING AT THE FEEDER & ALEXANDER WILSON BIRD PRINTS Spend your morning relaxing with the birds who visit the feeders at Spring Mill State Park. Then, make a bird print of your own! Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center. *Gate Fee May Apply* For more information please call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.

CREEK STOMP What's living in Spring Mill State Park's streams? Join Chris to find out! Bring your water shoes Meet at the Village Ordinary. *Gate Fee May Apply* For more information please call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.

Virgil "I" Gus Grissom Day Gus Grissom was one of the Original Seven Mercury Astronauts and one of the first men to fly in space. If that isn't exciting, we don't know what is! He hails from right here in Lawrence County and it's important that we never let his story go unrecognized. Take this day to remember our local hero and have a little fun while you're at it.   SPRING MILL STATE PARK 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Bring the kids to enjoy another fun weekend at Spring Mill State Park. School is just around the corner!   FRIDAY 10:00 AM Monarch Madness Who is eating all our milkweed!? Join Sarah to learn all about the amazing Monarch Butterfly Meet at Lakeview Activity Center 1:00 PM Make a Tree Cookie Ornament Certain types of cookies we can learn from! Learn about tree rings and how they help tell us about their own history. Then, create…

Purchase your tickets for this tribute to Willie Nelson located in the beautiful Spring Mill State Park.

Monday Join us at Spring Mill State Park   11:00 AM Bat Senses Are you batty for bats? We sure are! Meet Sarah to see how your senses compare to bats. Meet on the Inn Front Patio   2:00 PM Busy, Busy, Beavers! Beavers are nature's construction crew. Join Aaron to learn about these fascinating builders and try to build your own dam. Meet at Lakeview Activity Center   GATE FEE MAY APPLY Please contact Spring Mill for more information (812)849-3534

HERITAGE DAYS Join us at Spring Mill State Park to celebrate Heritage Days! August 3 Saturday 10:00 to 4:00 Pioneer lawn games (Mill Lawn) 11:00 drop by the toy table in the upper residence and make a thaumatrope (a pioneer toy that proves the persistence of vision) 12:00 to 3:00 Drop by the toy table on the upper residence lawn to see what kind of toys pioneer children played with 12:30 Clay craft at the Meeting house 1:30 Make a…

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Join us for a few fun events at Spring Mill State Park! FRIDAY 2:00 pm  Helping the Hellbender  Hellbender?  Snot Otter?  Find out who’s behind these interesting names and discover how we can help an endangered Indiana salamander.  Meet at Lakeview Activity Center.   SATURDAY 11:00 am I Spy…Spring Mill Lake Edition Play a fun game of I Spy! and learn about some of the flora and fauna while hiking around the lake.  Moderate hike.  1 hour. Meet at…

VINTAGE CAMPER RALLY It feels as though you're taking a drive back in time as you cruise the Spring Mill Campground during the Vintage Camper Rally. Many of the campers have been impressively restored or built completely by the owners. This year, the theme is Charlie Brown. Take a look inside the beautiful campers during the Open House. OPEN HOUSE Saturday | August 17, 2019 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM     Check out some more fun events happening at…

CHILDRENS OUTDOOR WEEKEND Have you ever read the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights? Complete all 11 items on the list and become an OFFICIAL Hoosier Outdoor Child: Explore and play outdoors in a safe place. Follow a trail and discover native plants, wildlife and history. Experience traditional outdoor activities like fishing or hunting. Discover and celebrate Indiana’s past. Camp under the stars. Climb a tree. Visit a farm. Plant a seed or tree and watch it grow. Splash and play in streams, lakes…

CAVE WEEKEND Spend the weekend at Spring Mill State Park learning about caves! On Saturday, the Lakeview Activity Center will be hosting many guest speakers and will have information tables about caving. Want to look like an expert before you go? Brush up on your knowledge of cave critters by checking out our newest blog! Take a 2 hour tour through the Endless Cave. Sign up by emailing sbelt@dnr.in.gov or calling (812)849-3534. August 24 9:00 AM Whistling Cave Hike (Off-Trail…

FIBER ARTS WEEKEND Thread, yarn, rope - just a few of the important things made of different fibers! Step back in time and see how various fiber-related activities affected our Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park! Join us for fun games and learning! You can even try your hand at spinning, makings dolls, bags, bracelets and toys! Check them out on Facebook for a full schedule! CLICK HERE.   GATE FEE MAY APPLY Please contact the Park Office at…

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Join us at Spring Mill State Park for a weekend full of fun! Check out the schedule below: Friday 4pm:  Snake Talk - Have you met our resident reptiles? Join Sarah outside the Lakeview Activity Center as she introduces you to two native Indiana Snakes. 7pm:  Hit the Trails Hike - Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center for a moderate hike that will include trail 2, trail 4 and trail 1.  2 mile hike, 1 hour. A great…

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS We are so happy that Spring Mill State Park has so much to offer. Check out all of the fun things they have planned for us this weekend! FRIDAY 10:00 PM Spider Eyes How is your vision at night? Certain spider eyes are made for the night! Grab a flashlight and join Sarah for a short hike to spot spiders. Grissom Memorial Parking lot   SATURDAY 11:00 AM Creek Stomp Feel the cool spring water on your feet…

FULL HARVEST MOON HIKE Join Anthony and Chris on a hike through Spring Mill State Park. Enjoy the sounds of night-time nature and the beautiful sight of the Full Harvest Moon. Rugged | 2.5 Mile on Trail 3 | 1 Hour 30 Minutes Meet at the Spring Mill Inn Front Patio   GATE FEE MAY APPLY PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE TO LEARN MORE (812)849-3534

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Join us this weekend for a whole lot of fun in the beautiful Spring Mill State Park. Come along for some outdoor fun. Oh and BIG news... this weekend is one of the Park's most popular events AND the kickoff to Mitchell's Persimmon Festival, the 53rd Annual Tri Kappa Candlelight Tour! FRIDAY 7:00 PM Persimmon Pride Hike Kick off the Persimmon Festival and the Tri Kappa Candlelight Tour with a guided hike along the Stagecoach Trail and through…

Join us for the kickoff to the Mitchell Persimmon Festival, the 53rd Annual Candlelight Tour sponsored by the Mitchell Chapter of Tri Kappa, a statewide sorority that supports many charity, educational, and cultural projects. Stroll through the Pioneer Village and have a glimpse of what life looked like in the 1800s. Listen to beautiful, live music as you enjoy a walk by candlelight and observe multiple reenactments of pioneer life. Volunteers and park workers will be dressed in traditional clothing, creating…

PADDLE THE SPRING MILL LAKE Are you ready for an adventure? Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at the historic Spring Mill State Park. Grab a life jacket and join Sarah on an afternoon lake paddle! Meet at the boat rental by the Lakeview Activity Center.  If you don't have a kayak, that's okay! The Park has a few boats to rent. To reserve yours, please email Sheree Belt at sbelt@dnr.in.gov.   GATE FEE MAY APPLY PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE…

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…

MAPPING THE TRANSPORTATION HISTORY OF SPRING MILL AND LAWRENCE COUNTY David Nord of Indiana University will be at Spring Mill State Park to teach what he has learned about the history of transportation in Southern Indiana. While speaking, he will share old photos and maps. Meet in the Lakeview Activity Center.   Can't make it to this event? David Nord will be back on October 19th, and this time around, he will be at the Grist Mill in the Pioneer…

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 8:00 pm:  Full Hunter Moon Hike Join Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center.  ~ 2 miles; 1 hour moderate hike.  Experience nature at night while learning about the full hunter moon.   SATURDAY 10:00 am:  Reptile Roundup Have you met the resident reptile in the Lakeview Activity Center? They…

SPOOKTACULAR TIME AT SPRING MILL As a yearly event at Spring Mill State Park, join us for Scarecrow Weekend! Have fun crafting rag-doll ghosts, join in on leathermaking, and make scarecrows and pumpkins for the Haunted Village! Pick up a schedule for the Scarecrow Weekend events at the Grissom Memorial Office or the Grist Mill. There will be a Costume Parade in the Campground. Dress up and meet the campground hosts at the Amphitheater by 3:20 pm! Pets are welcome…

THE HAUNTED VILLAGE This is truly an event that you won't want to miss! Follow us, if you dare, through the spooky Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park. Volunteers decorate the entire historic village and turn it into a scary, haunted spectacle. Eerie creatures, ghosts and clowns with chainsaws are around every corner as you walk through the maze.   HOW TO GET YOUR BRACELETS WHERE Spring Mill Pool WHEN 9:oo am - Sold Out COST $5 / Bracelet MAX of…

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:   SATURDAY 8:00 am:  Early Bird Lake Hike Join Tony on an early morning 1 mile hike around the lake.  Take part in the sights and sounds of nature. Meet at the Inn front patio.  Rugged.  1 hour. 10:00 am:  Cave River Valley in the Fall Have you been to the property we…

1800'S MUSIC WEEKEND Enjoy the music that Spring Mill residents would have listened to. Get this event on your calendar so you can be serenaded by fiddles, banjos, guitars, and more!  

SPRING MILL AND ITS RAILROADS: A MISMATCH MADE IN CINCINNATI SPEAKER: DAVID NORD, PROFESSOR EMERITUS In the 1850's Hoosiers were crazy for railroads. Hundreds of miles of tracks were laid down across Indiana in just a few years. Two Lines were build through Lawrence County, very close to Spring Mill Village. The New Albany and Salem R.R. passed a couple of miles to the west. The Ohio and Mississippi R.R. skirted the north rim of the Spring Mill canyon, just…

Enjoy the music that Spring Mill residents would have listened to. Get this event on your calendar so you can be serenaded by fiddles, banjos, guitars, and more!

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:   SATURDAY 10:00 am:  Trail 3 guided hike Meet Chris at Twin Caves’ parking lot.  Learn about George Donaldson, an interesting “Naturalist”, and view the beautiful landscape he helped to preserve.  Partially rugged. 2 hours. 1:00 pm:  Hooray for Hibernation! If you snooze you lose so join Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center…

Pioneer Village Craft Show The Craft Show is here! As you walk through the Pioneer Village houses you will find vendors with boutique items, natural soaps, wood carvings, quilts and more! CRAFT SHOW ADMISSION | $3 Friday November 1st from 5 pm - 9 pm and Saturday November 2nd from 11 am - 5 pm.   This will also be a magical Christmas themed show!! Santa will be in the Grist Mill Friday from 6 pm - 7 pm and…

Pioneer Village Craft Show The Craft Show is here! As you walk through the Pioneer Village houses you will find vendors with boutique items, natural soaps, wood carvings, quilts and more! CRAFT SHOW ADMISSION | $3 Friday November 1st from 5 pm - 9 pm and Saturday November 2nd from 11 am - 5 pm.   This will also be a magical Christmas themed show!! Santa will be in the Grist Mill Friday from 6 pm - 7 pm and…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Join us for another fun weekend at Spring Mill State Park. Don't forget to bundle up! It's going to be chilly!   Saturday, November 9th 7pm:  Full Beaver Moon Hike – Take a fun night hike on Trail 5 with Anthony to learn about the Full Beaver Moon.  Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center.  Flashlight and good hiking shoes recommended.  Moderate 1 mile hike; 1 hour   Sunday, November 10th 2pm:  Wine and Canvas – Join the…

---- EVENT CANCELLED ---- SPIRIT TASTING IN THE VILLAGE Walk through the historic village and experience the taste of Indiana's fine whiskeys at every door!   SPRING MILL STATE PARK There once was a time, in the early 1800s, when the tavern in the Pioneer Village was the place to be! Excess corn from the ol' Grist Mill was distilled and turned into "Old Hamer Whiskey", named after its makers. This whiskey was sent from the Village to places all…

8am:  Beginning Birding Program & Hike Meet the naturalist at the Lakeview Activity Center in the program room to hear about some of Indiana’s birds that stick around through the winter.  After, we’ll head out on trail 5 for a hike around the lake.  Bring Binoculars.  We have a few to spare if you forget them.  1 mile rugged hike.  90 minute program.

SPRING MILL INTERPRETIVE Saturday, November 23rd 1pm:  Hidden Caves Hike (Trailside Pit) – As you hike through the park, learn about one of Spring Mill’s unknown caves with Tony. You will get to see it, too! Meet at Twin Caves Parking Lot. 45 minutes | Rugged.   *GATE FEE MAY APPLY* PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534

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

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

SPRING MILL STATE PARK This weekend is full of fun at Spring Mill State Park.   Friday, December 13th 8pm:  Full Cold Moon Hike- Meet Anthony at the Grissom Memorial for a fun night hike. Experience nature after dark and learn all about the Full Cold Moon. 30 minute hike, .25 mile on accessible trail   Saturday, December 14th 1pm:  Lime Kiln Hike – Meet our volunteer naturalist, Tony, at the Lakeview Activity Center for a hike a historical site…

2nd Annual Glow in the Dark Night Hike “Christmas Edition”  Start a new tradition with your family!  Join the Spring Mill State Park naturalist on this fun 1 mile easy hike on Trail 7. The entire trail will be lit up for the night!  Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served to take on your hike. Along the way, learn about creatures of the night and their winter survival skills. Meet at Oak Ridge Shelter parking lot.

SPRING MILL STATE PARK Join us for a fun hike and the Christmas Bird Count at Spring Mill State Park! Saturday, December 21st 1pm:  Winter Solstice Hike -  A long walk on a short day.  Meet Tony at Twin Caves’ parking lot. Trail 3 – 2.5 miles.  90 minutes.  Partially rugged.   Sunday, December 22nd 8am:  Christmas Bird Count - Join us in this nationwide citizen science effort to monitor bird populations! All experience levels welcome on this big hike.…

Twas the Night Before Christmas Bring the kids and listen to one of Santa's elves tell a Christmas story. Enjoy snacks and have fun with crafts!  

First Day Hike First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the year and a chance to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and connect with friends. The hikes are hosted each Jan. 1 by staff and volunteers at Indiana’s 32 state park properties and are part of a nationwide program promoted by the non-profit organization, America’s State Parks. Meet at the Inn front patio for a 2 mile rugged hike on Trail 4. After the hike, join us at…

WINTER WELLNESS HIKE Embrace winter with a cool hike around the lake. Meet Lakeview Activity Center. Trail 5. Rugged. ENTRY GATE FEE MAY APPLY PLEASE CALL THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534

WOLF MOON HIKE ---- EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING ---- Join us at Spring Mill State Park for a hike under the first full moon of 2020.  Meet Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center for a fun venture along Trail 5 and learn about the full wolf moon. 1 mile hike  |  1 hour   *GATE FEE MAY APPLY* PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534

SHAWNEE CAVE SYSTEM Intro to twin caves at Spring Mill.  Meet at Twin Caves’ parking lot for this short, but rugged hike to Twin caves and Bronson Cave. *GATE FEE MAY APPLY* PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534

NATURE PRESERVE HIKE Walk with us to see parts of all 3 of Spring Mill's Nature Preserves.  Meet Tony at the front patio of Inn.  90 minutes. 2.5 miles. Rugged. *GATE FEE MAY APPLY* PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534

WINTER HIKE Meet Anthony at Oak Ridge Shelter to take in the beauty of winter at Spring Mill with an easy hike. Learn how the animals and plants adapt to winter. 1 hour hike 1.75 miles. *GATE FEE MAY APPLY* PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534

CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT Civil War battle reenactments are fought in the Pioneer Village and the surrounding trails and hills.  Before and after the battle, you will have a chance to visit with Union and Confederate soldiers reenactors and pioneer volunteers. Warm yourself by a camp fire and learn about life in the Civil War days. This year, Abraham Lincoln will be speaking about the Civil War in the Pioneer Village before the reenactments. He will be in the Grist Mill…

SNOW MOON HIKE Join us at Spring Mill State Park for a beautiful night-time hike, guided by the light of the Full Snow Moon. It may be chilly. Please dress warm! Meet at the Spring Mill Inn for this 1 mile hike along trail 1. GATE FEE MAY APPLY PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534

SNAKE FEEDING Do you want to learn a little more about snakes? The snakes in the Lakeview Activity Center at Spring Mill State Park are having their breakfast and you are welcome to take a peak. PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534  

Winter Tree ID Workshop Dale Weigel and Teena Ligman will be at Spring Mill State Park to teach you about tree identification in winter. SESSION 1 Thursday, Feb. 13 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Learn buds, bark, and more! Meet us in the Lakeview Activity Center.  Materials and refreshments available. SESSION 2 Saturday, Feb. 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Return Saturday for field portion!  Meet at Gus Grissom Memorial to hike Trail 6.   Attending both sessions is encouraged, but not…

Winter Tree ID Workshop Dale Weigel and Teena Ligman will be at Spring Mill State Park to teach you about tree identification in winter. SESSION 1 Thursday, Feb. 13 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Learn buds, bark, and more! Meet us in the Lakeview Activity Center.  Materials and refreshments available. SESSION 2 Saturday, Feb. 15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Return Saturday for field portion!  Meet at Gus Grissom Memorial to hike Trail 6.   Attending both sessions is encouraged, but not…

NATURE HIKE Meet Anthony at the Spring Mill Inn for a hike on trail 3 to learn about Spring Mill's nature preserves and experience the beauty of nature in the winter season. PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534

SNAKE FEEDING Do you want to learn a little more about snakes? The snakes in the Lakeview Activity Center at Spring Mill State Park are having their breakfast and you are welcome to take a peak. PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534  

FULL WORM MOON Join us for another full moon hike at the beautiful Spring Mill State Park. This month is the Full Worm Moon. Learn all about it as you hike along Trail 3. Meet at the Inn Front Patio Rugged  |  2.5 Miles   GATE FEE MAY APPLY PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION (812)849-3534.

-- events cancelled -- Please call for more information: Park Office (812)849-3534 Inn Front Desk (812)849-4508 SPRING BREAK AT SPRING MILL We have your whole week of Spring Break planned out for you. Enjoy endless fun at Spring Mill State Park: MONDAY March 23  |  1:00 PM Owls of Indiana: Come and hear all about owls and their cool adaptions! Listen their sounds and learn the Barred Owl call. Front patio of the Inn. 30 minutes  |  FREE TUESDAY March…

EARTH DAY Spring Mill State Park  

---event cancelled--- BACK TO THE DAILY GRIND Join us for the beginning of the season at Spring Mill State Park. This weekend will be full of fun activities! Please check back for more information OR call the Park office at (812)849-3534.