Conservation vs. Preservation

Did you know the story of Smokey Bear really happened? In 1950, an American black bear cub was found after a particularly bad wildfire in a national forest. A few years later, this bear became the “poster bear” for a campaign to bring awareness of fire safety. His slogan “Only you can prevent forest fires”…

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Tippecanoe River State Park Goes Wild with Hoots to Howls

On July 18, 2015 at 7 pm, Tippecanoe River State Park will go Wild About Wildlife with Hoots to Howls and Kim Hoover as she gives a live animal demonstration in the park’s campground. Kim Hoover, president of the nonprofit organization Hoots to Howls Wildlife Rehab Inc., gives live animal demonstrations around the state of…

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