Indiana State Park Travel Guide Series
Written by Paul Wonning and Paul R. Wonning
Narrated by Paul Wonning and Digital Voice Mike G
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About this series
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Native American Mound Builders
During the Early and Late Woodland Periods the early Native American tribes built mounds, mostly in the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys. There are no written records about the purpose of these mounds, so the reasons for building them remain largely speculative.
Adena and Hopewell Culture and Mounds
People of both the Adena and later Hopewell cultures inhabited the White River region of Mounds State Park. They constructed several mounds on the bluffs above the river. The mounds are well preserved due to the efforts of some of the earliest American settlers in the area, thus the mounds at the park in in good condition.
Camping
Mounds State Park has a modern campground equipped with modern restrooms and electric hook ups. A camping trip to the park allows visitors the chance to delve into the history of some of Indiana's earliest inhabitants.
Hiking
Two of the hiking trails in the park lead through the heart of the mounds complex as well as to the nearby visitor center in the park.
Titles in the series (9)
- McCormicks Creek State Park: Camping, Hiking, and History of McCormick's Creek State Park
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Established as Indiana's first state park in 1916, McCormick's Creek State Park offers rugged hiking, a waterfall, an inn and an excellent campground. McCormick's Creek Falls McCormick's Creek Falls cascades down a ten foot drop into the canyon, providing a lovely backdrop to the forest behind it. Easily visible from an overlook, the adventurous can hike down into the canyon on Trail 3 for a closer look. Hikers will find over 14 miles of hiking, ranging from rugged to handicap accessible. Camping Campers have the choice of 189 electric sites and 32 primitive sites. The modern campground comfort stations have hot showers and toilets. McCormick's Creek Fire Tower Visitors can climb the McCormick's Creek Fire Tower for a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. Owen County Tourism Guide Indiana's Owen County has more than just the state park. Cataract Falls, Indiana's largest waterfall, is nearby as are many other nature preserves and an historic theater in Spencer, Indiana called the Tivoli Theatre. The book, McCormick's Creek State Park can serve as your ideal travel guide for Owen County.
- Turkey Run Indiana State Park: Hiking, Canoeing and Covered Bridges in Parke County
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Hikers will love the rugged, magnificent trails at Turkey Run State Park in Parke County, Indiana. Stay at Turkey Run Inn and dine in the restaurant or camp in the beautiful campground. Canoeists can float down Sugar Creek, which traverses two State Parks. Considered the Covered Bridge Capitol of Indiana, Parke County maintains several lovely covered bridge auto tours which allow visitors to drive through the countryside and see the 31 surviving covered bridges in the county.
- Clifty Falls State Park: History and Tourism Guide for Clifty Falls, Madison and Jefferson County
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Clifty Falls Indiana State Park offers visitors excellent hiking, camping, picnicking opportunities as well as serving as a gateway to historic Madison and Jefferson County. Hiking Hikers will find almost 15 miles of hiking trails ranging from rugged to easy. Hike along the rugged Clifty Creek canyon, enjoy delightful woodland wildflowers and bask in the fragrant woodlands. Camping Clifty Fallls State Park campgrounds offer visitors several different camping experiences ranging from modern electric campsites, primitive camping and youth campground facilities. Waterfalls Enjoy the four waterfalls in the park, from majestic Clifty Falls to Little Clifty, Tunnel and Hoffman Falls. Madison - Jefferson County Madison, in Jefferson County, Indiana is one of Indiana's oldest towns and has oodles of historic sites for visitors to learn the fascinating history of this charming town on the Ohio River. The book Clifty Falls State Park can serve as your tourism guide for Madison and Jefferson County.
- Brown County State Park: Adventures in Brown County and Nashville, Indiana
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Brown County State Park Brown County Indiana State Park offers visitors a premier hiking experience as well as wonderful camping opportunities. This guidebook includes the history of the park as well as historical and tourism information for Brown County, and Nashville Indiana. Lodging, Camping and Hiking Brown County State Park offers over 12 miles of hiking trails as well as well as 25 miles of mountain biking trails. Campers can enjoy a variety of camping and lodging choices from family friendly Abe Martin Inn to family cabins and campsites ranging from modern electric campgrounds as well as primitive and group camping. Horse Campground Equestrians can bring their horses to ride the extensive horse trail system and camp in the horseman campground. If you don't have your own horse, horses are available to ride on guided tours. Nature Adventures Explore the Brown County countryside by visiting the nature preserves in and around Brown County. Yellowwood State Forest, Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve, Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill, Trevlac Bluffs Nature Preserve as well as several others provide some unique nature exploring experiences to view birds and other wildlife. The Hoosier National Forest and Monroe Lake also provide other outdoor experiences. The gardens and art studio of T. C. Steele are nearby, affording visitors a chance to explore the idyllic beauty of this Indiana artists home and grounds. Nashville and Brown County Indiana Nearby Nashville's quaint shops and restaurants are just a short drive from the park. The Brown County Historical Museum Pioneer Village allows visitors an insight into the history of Brown County with several pioneer structures and displays depicting the early settlement of Brown County.
- Pokagon Indiana State Park: Tourism and History Guide to the Park
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Pokagon Indiana State Park provides potential visitors with a complete guide book to the state park, Angola and Steuben County, Indiana. Visitors to Pokagon State Park will find a complete package of nature adventures that include hiking, camping, boating, fishing and swimming. Hiking, Camping and Fishing The state park has 11 miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to rugged. Anglers can sail their boats and fish in Lake James and swimmers can bask on the lake's two beaches. Nature Adventures Additional nature adventures include several local nature preserves ranging from water fowl refuges and a place for the buffalo to roam. Angola and Steuben County Readers will find tourism information about nearby Angola and Steuben County. Visitors can visit wineries, an historic movie house and other places of historic interest.
- Spring Mill State Park: An Indiana State Park History and Tourism Guide
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Experience history first hand with a road trip to Spring Mill State Park near Mitchell, Indiana in Lawrence County. The park features a modern electric campground and a great system of hiking trails. Stay in style in Spring Mill Inn. The pioneer village features a working gristmill, blacksmith shop, woodworking shop and weaving looms. Visitors may take a boat tour into one of the parks two caves. Pioneer Village Visitors to Spring Mill State Park during the summer months will find reenactors in period dress performing various tasks common to village life in the Nineteenth Century. Weavers using looms to weave cloth, a blacksmith forges iron into various implements and a carpenter crafts projects on a foot powered lathe and other traditional tools. Gristmill and Sawmill The gristmill in Spring Mill State Park grinds corn into cornmeal that visitors may purchase. Much of the meal finds its way to Spring Mill Inn's restaurant for use in many of the dishes served in the Inn. The gristmill includes a water powered saw mill that saws logs into lumber. Hiking There are almost 10 miles of hiking trails at Spring Mill State Park ranging from rugged to easy on seven trails. Most of these trails traverse through forested area. Two trails pass caves, and one passes through one of Indiana’s last virgin forest stands. Trail 6 is a handicap accessible paved trail that goes through a portion of the Donaldson Nature Preserve. The trailhead is at the Grissom Memorial. Camping The 187 site modern campground has electric outlets and access to water as well as comfort stations equipped with toilets and showers.
- Indiana Dunes State Park: Hiking, Camping and Swimming in the Indiana Dunes
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Visitors to Indiana Dunes State Park can hike the massive sand dunes that tower over beautiful Lake Michigan and see the city of Chicago in the distance. Bird watchers can find a copious number of waterfowls, songbirds and other avian treats in the marshes in the park. Sun worshipers can swim and lounge along the immense sand beaches that line the Lake Michigan shoreline. Visitors will also discover camping, fishing and picnicking opportunities in this Indiana travel guide. Hiking Hikers will find over 16 miles of trails of varying length and difficulty. Most are moderate trails, however there are easy and rugged ones as well. Dune State Park provides an access point for the longer Calumet Trail as well. Camping The 140 site campground has two comfort stations that are heated year-round and equipped with flush toilets, hot water and showers. Lake Michigan and the Sand Dunes Many of the trails traverse the massive sand dunes that tower over beautiful Lake Michigan. Visitors may swim on the expansive beach, hike the trails or simply enjoy a glorious sunset over the lake. Indiana Dunes National Park Visitors to the park can also visit Indiana's only National Park, Indiana Dunes National Park for additional hiking, birdwatching and biking possibilities. Porter County The book includes an extensive listing of day trip destinations in Chesterton and Porter County, Indiana.
- Mounds Indiana State Park: Hike Through a Native American Mound Builder Site
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Native American Mound Builders During the Early and Late Woodland Periods the early Native American tribes built mounds, mostly in the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys. There are no written records about the purpose of these mounds, so the reasons for building them remain largely speculative. Adena and Hopewell Culture and Mounds People of both the Adena and later Hopewell cultures inhabited the White River region of Mounds State Park. They constructed several mounds on the bluffs above the river. The mounds are well preserved due to the efforts of some of the earliest American settlers in the area, thus the mounds at the park in in good condition. Camping Mounds State Park has a modern campground equipped with modern restrooms and electric hook ups. A camping trip to the park allows visitors the chance to delve into the history of some of Indiana's earliest inhabitants. Hiking Two of the hiking trails in the park lead through the heart of the mounds complex as well as to the nearby visitor center in the park.
- Shakamak Indiana State Park: An Indiana State Park History and Tourism Guide
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Established in 1929, the 1766-acre Shakamak State Park features wonderful fishing, camping, hiking and swimming recreational activities. This book includes an extensive history of the park and a wealth of information about the park's facilities as well as tourism guides to the surrounding area. Hiking Hikers will find 7.88 miles of hiking in Shakamak State Park ranging from easy to moderate. Camping The 122-site modern campground is located in the southeast corner of the park with some campsites overlooking Lake Lenape. Fishing Anglers have three lakes, Lake Shakamak, Lake Kickapoo and Lake Lenape totaling nearly 400 acres in which to cast their lines. Swimming The public swimming pool is located near the center of the park adjacent to Lake Shakamak and the Nature Center. Trail 1 provides hiking access to the pool. The pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Indiana County Guide An extensive tourism guide for the three counties with land in the park, Greene County, Sullivan County and Clay County is included in this book as well.
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