What You Want To Know About Indiana State Parks and More

Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources has a wonderful website chocked full of information about the department as well as the details concerning the properties they manage. From places to go and things to do, to permits and news, can be found on their website.     Every year, the department publishes a free Indiana Recreation…

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State Parks Celebrate Centennial in 2016

Two of Indiana’s oldest State Parks, McCormick’s Creek and Turkey Run, turn 100 years old next summer. Not only will there be centennial festivities throughout the parks, the state will celebrate its bicentennial in 2016 as well. The celebrations will happen most of the year, and will range from small events to large extravaganzas.  …

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Jeanne Newman, Naturalist Interpreter: Bringing Inspiration and Fun to Tippecanoe River State Park

Jeanne Newman, Tippecanoe River State Park’s Naturalist Interpreter, brings fun, knowledge, and inspiration to local residents and campers through guest speaker visits she organizes and the programs she offers every weekend and Tuesdays. So, what is a Naturalist Interpreter? According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website, “We use the title interpretive naturalist because…

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