Reconnect With Your Adventurous Side

Scenic vistas, entertainment, and outdoor thrills, oh my!

Need to really get away? You're in luck! There's no better place to recenter than the great outdoors. Plan a hike, camping adventure, or scenic journey through all that Southern Indiana has to offer. For outdoor thrill-chasers, catch a race at the speedway or ride rollercoasters at a nearby theme park.

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Bluespring Caverns photo

Bluespring Caverns

At a cool 52 degrees year round and 400 feet below the surface of the earth, explore an underground river. Guides pil...

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Burdette Park photo

Burdette Park

Burdette Park has family fun 365 days a year. This an ideal location for a walk, run or bike through the woods on a s...

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Cave Country Canoes photo

Cave Country Canoes

Explore the beautiful Blue River on a kayak, canoe or paddle board! Cave Country Canoes offers half day and full day ...

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Indiana Caverns photo

Indiana Caverns

Indiana Caverns offers an 75 minute tour daily starting at 9 am. The tour includes a variety of experiences: heights,...

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Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden photo

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

Extending over 45 acres, historic Mesker Park Zoo is home to more than 700 animals and is open 365 days a year!  Path...

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Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods photo

Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods

Get messy, get creative and take risks at the Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods. Children are invited to try new ad...

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Old Ben Adventure Park photo

Old Ben Adventure Park

Old Ben Adventure Park is the largest inflatable water park in Southern Indiana. It is located less than hour from Ev...

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Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging photo

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging

A full-service marina renting houseboats, pontoons, Fun & Play boats, and fishing boats. For a unique on-the-wate...

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Squire Boone Caverns & Village photo

Squire Boone Caverns & Village

Rediscover Squire Boone caverns park with their new cave tour featuring never seen before views. Take a one-hour guid...

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Squire Boone Zipline photo

Squire Boone Zipline

Check out our new lines for 2017.  With the addition of our new course, we will be one of the longest zip lines in th...

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Wesselman Woods photo

Wesselman Woods

Wesselman Woods is the largest tract of urban old-growth forest in the United States! The oldest trees are over 400 y...

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West Boggs Park photo

West Boggs Park

West Boggs Park near Loogootee, Indiana, is a beautiful place to escape any time of year! • Some of the best fishing ...

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Wilstem Wildlife Park photo

Wilstem Wildlife Park

This 1,100-acre ranch features cabins, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, zip lines, ATV tours, elephant ret...

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Outdoor Entertainment + Recreation

From thrill-seeking travelers to fun-loving families, there's an entertaining outdoor spot for everyone. Play a round of golf, visit the zoo, or ride along on a guided horse trail tour.

Big Four Bridge and Big Four Station Park photo

Big Four Bridge and Big Four Station Park

Walk the bridge that spans the Ohio River, connecting two cities and two states. Open daily to pedestrians and cyclis...

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Cave Country Canoes photo

Cave Country Canoes

Explore the beautiful Blue River on a kayak, canoe or paddle board! Cave Country Canoes offers half day and full day ...

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Champions Pointe Golf Club photo

Champions Pointe Golf Club

Champions Pointe is a Fuzzy Zoeller/Clyde Johnston-designed 18-hole golf course carved through the gorgeous landscape...

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Christmas Lake Golf Course & Events Center photo

Christmas Lake Golf Course & Events Center

A full-service, par 72, championship golf course that uses the beautiful landscape of southern Indiana features a dri...

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Country Oaks Golf Course photo

Country Oaks Golf Course

A full size championship golf course nestled in the country side in Daviess County, this course is full of charm and ...

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Covered Bridge Golf Club photo

Covered Bridge Golf Club

Covered Bridge is a Fuzzy Zoeller/Clyde Johnston-designed, 18-hole course nestled on a gently rolling plain at the fo...

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Deam Lake State Recreation Area photo

Deam Lake State Recreation Area

Deam Lake is home to 5 hiking trails, including access to Indiana’s longest, the Knobstone Trail. Trails range ...

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Georgetown Drive-in photo

Georgetown Drive-in

Family-owned, two-screen drive-in theater with a full concession stand and playground. Open since 1951.

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Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area photo

Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area

Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area provides over 1,400 acres of available water­, including 22 ponds and Dogwood Lake....

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Hornady Park photo

Hornady Park

Public park with splash pad, a variety of parks, a nature trail, and plenty of trees perfect for picnics with a view ...

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Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards photo

Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards

Sample wines at this expansive family orchard and winery. Huber Winery is Indiana’s largest estate-bottled winery, an...

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Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area photo

Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area

This public land is an old coal mine that straddles Pike and Warrick counties offering a multi-use recreational facil...

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Lincoln Amphitheatre photo

Lincoln Amphitheatre

Lincoln Amphitheatre is an outdoor venue inside Lincoln State Park. Nationally touring acts perform May through Octob...

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Lincoln State Park photo

Lincoln State Park

This scenic 2,026-acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. Rec...

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Mickey’s Kingdom photo

Mickey’s Kingdom

Mickey’s Kingdom was built from the ground up by a dedicated community full of generous volunteers. This 21,000...

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NoCo Arts & Cultural District photo

NoCo Arts & Cultural District

The NoCo Arts and Cultural District is No. (North) of Co. (Court Avenue). It is intimate, whimsical, full of color, a...

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Old Ben Adventure Park photo

Old Ben Adventure Park

Old Ben Adventure Park is the largest inflatable water park in Southern Indiana. It is located less than hour from Ev...

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Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging photo

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging

A full-service marina renting houseboats, pontoons, Fun & Play boats, and fishing boats. For a unique on-the-wate...

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Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area photo

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area

National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natu...

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Prides Creek Campground photo

Prides Creek Campground

Campground located less than 1 mile from interstate 69 with 30-50amp hookups. They have amenities including playgroun...

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Prides Creek Golf Course photo

Prides Creek Golf Course

The Prides Creek Golf Course is a nine hole course located in Petersburg, Indiana. Easily accessed from I-69, the cou...

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Princeton Aquatic Center photo

Princeton Aquatic Center

This public swimming pool features open flume and closed flume water slides, deep well with diving board, beach area ...

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Putters Bay photo

Putters Bay

This miniature golf course is in Daviess County, Indiana. A wonderful place for a little family golf competition!

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Rainbow Beach Family Aquatic Center photo

Rainbow Beach Family Aquatic Center

Rainbow Beach Family Aquatic Center located in Gregg Park is a great place for families to cool off in the summer! Ne...

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River Run New Albany Family Waterpark photo

River Run New Albany Family Waterpark

New Albany’s newest aquatic center where families can enjoy waterslides, a lazy river, a steamboat water featur...

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Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area photo

Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area

Sugar Ridge FWA provides quality hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching opportunities. The property is made up of si...

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Sultan’s Run Golf Club photo

Sultan’s Run Golf Club

Sultan’s Run Golf Club stretches over 224 rolling acres of woods, water, and wildlife. Sultan’s Run Golf Club’s zoysi...

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Water World of Washington photo

Water World of Washington

Enjoy a plunge pool with multiple slides, water sprayers, a rain drop mushroom and tons of kids’ features! 301 ...

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West Boggs Park photo

West Boggs Park

West Boggs Park near Loogootee, Indiana, is a beautiful place to escape any time of year! • Some of the best fishing ...

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Scenery

Angel Mounds State Historic Site photo

Angel Mounds State Historic Site

Angel Mounds State Historic Site is nationally recognized as one of the best preserved prehistoric Native American si...

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Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens photo

Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

  The best way to welcome spring? The Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Immerse Yourself in Azaleas...

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Big Four Bridge and Big Four Station Park photo

Big Four Bridge and Big Four Station Park

Walk the bridge that spans the Ohio River, connecting two cities and two states. Open daily to pedestrians and cyclis...

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Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery photo

Blue Heron Vineyards & Winery

Blue Heron Winery is a very special place. Located on a bluff overlooking the mighty Ohio River, we enjoy beautiful v...

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Cane Ridge Wildlife Management Area photo

Cane Ridge Wildlife Management Area

As home to the largest nesting colony of the endangered interior Least Tern east of the Mississippi River, the Cane R...

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Cave Country Canoes photo

Cave Country Canoes

Explore the beautiful Blue River on a kayak, canoe or paddle board! Cave Country Canoes offers half day and full day ...

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Celtic Cross photo

Celtic Cross

Nestled in the hills of Rocky Point, this Celtic Cross is one of the most amazing pieces of art you’ll ever see...

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Clark State Forest photo

Clark State Forest

Indiana’s oldest state forest with fishing, camping, hiking, and bridle trails, it is the southern end of the 5...

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French Lick Scenic Railway photo

French Lick Scenic Railway

Take a 20 mile historic train ride through parts of the Hoosier National Forest, the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel (Indian...

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Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area photo

Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area

Glendale Fish & Wildlife Area provides over 1,400 acres of available water­, including 22 ponds and Dogwood Lake....

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Hayswood Nature Reserve photo

Hayswood Nature Reserve

Hayswood Nature Reserve is a 311-acre park featuring relaxing scenery, picnic shelters, playground, lake, basketball ...

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Lincoln State Park photo

Lincoln State Park

This scenic 2,026-acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. Rec...

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Orangeville Rise & Wesley Chapel Gulf of the Lost River photo

Orangeville Rise & Wesley Chapel Gulf of the Lost River

Designated as a National Landmark, this site features a mysterious “lost river” emerging from a race afte...

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Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging photo

Patoka Lake Marina & Lodging

A full-service marina renting houseboats, pontoons, Fun & Play boats, and fishing boats. For a unique on-the-wate...

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Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area photo

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area

National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natu...

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Prides Creek Campground photo

Prides Creek Campground

Campground located less than 1 mile from interstate 69 with 30-50amp hookups. They have amenities including playgroun...

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Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area photo

Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area

Sugar Ridge FWA provides quality hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching opportunities. The property is made up of si...

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Vinnie’s  River Cabins photo

Vinnie’s River Cabins

Come make memories at our cabins on the Ohio River! Enjoy the quiet atmosphere of southern Indiana county in a log ca...

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Wesselman Woods photo

Wesselman Woods

Wesselman Woods is the largest tract of urban old-growth forest in the United States! The oldest trees are over 400 y...

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West Boggs Park photo

West Boggs Park

West Boggs Park near Loogootee, Indiana, is a beautiful place to escape any time of year! • Some of the best fishing ...

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Winzerwald Winery photo

Winzerwald Winery

The winery serves top-quality German inspired wines and offers a relaxing & educational experience in a beautiful...

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Scenic Adventures + Attractions

See all that there is to see with guided tours and local outdoor destinations fit for the family. Explore the Amish Country, local artisan trails, and scenic railroad rides.

Angel Mounds State Historic Site photo

Angel Mounds State Historic Site

Angel Mounds State Historic Site is nationally recognized as one of the best preserved prehistoric Native American si...

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Cave Country Canoes photo

Cave Country Canoes

Explore the beautiful Blue River on a kayak, canoe or paddle board! Cave Country Canoes offers half day and full day ...

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Clark State Forest photo

Clark State Forest

Indiana’s oldest state forest with fishing, camping, hiking, and bridle trails, it is the southern end of the 5...

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Lincoln State Park photo

Lincoln State Park

This scenic 2,026-acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. Rec...

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Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area photo

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area

National wildlife refuges offer us all a chance to unplug from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with our natu...

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Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area photo

Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area

Sugar Ridge FWA provides quality hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching opportunities. The property is made up of si...

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Wesselman Woods photo

Wesselman Woods

Wesselman Woods is the largest tract of urban old-growth forest in the United States! The oldest trees are over 400 y...

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West Boggs Park photo

West Boggs Park

West Boggs Park near Loogootee, Indiana, is a beautiful place to escape any time of year! • Some of the best fishing ...

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State Parks + Forests

Experience the beauty of nature by exploring local caves, lakes, and wildlife preserves. Embark on a new adventure filled with exploration, excitement—and, of course, fresh air.

Charlestown State Park photo

Charlestown State Park

Enjoy hikes on trails that range from easy to challenging in Indiana’s state parks overlooking the Ohio River. Explor...

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Clark State Forest photo

Clark State Forest

Indiana’s oldest state forest with fishing, camping, hiking, and bridle trails, it is the southern end of the 5...

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Deam Lake State Recreation Area photo

Deam Lake State Recreation Area

Deam Lake is home to 5 hiking trails, including access to Indiana’s longest, the Knobstone Trail. Trails range ...

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Falls of the Ohio State Park & Interpretive Center photo

Falls of the Ohio State Park & Interpretive Center

Hike on 390-million-year-old fossil beds, the world’s largest exposed Devonian fossil beds. The interpretive ce...

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Hoosier National Forest photo

Hoosier National Forest

The Hoosier National Forest is Indiana’s premier forest land and is open year round for public enjoyment. The f...

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Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area photo

Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area

This public land is an old coal mine that straddles Pike and Warrick counties offering a multi-use recreational facil...

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Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial photo

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his pioneer family, who lived on a farm site that is now a National Park...

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Lincoln State Park photo

Lincoln State Park

This scenic 2,026-acre park was established in 1932 as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks. Rec...

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O’Bannon Woods State Park photo

O’Bannon Woods State Park

O’Bannon Woods State Park is 2,300 acres of natural beauty nestled between the Blue River and Ohio River in Sou...

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Pike State Forest photo

Pike State Forest

4,444 acre property with several recreational opportunities such as hunting, horseback riding, picnicking, and bird w...

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Pioneer Mother’s Forest photo

Pioneer Mother’s Forest

Hike on the 88-acre forest south of Paoli in one of the last old-growth forests of its size in Indiana.

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Spring Mill State Park photo

Spring Mill State Park

In the early 1800s, settlers found an industrial village near the flowing water from several cave springs. As they ex...

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Spring Mill State Park Inn photo

Spring Mill State Park Inn

Remember, as you sip coffee and relax beside the fireplace, or sit on the patio and watch the birds or take a stroll ...

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Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area photo

Sugar Ridge Fish and Wildlife Area

Sugar Ridge FWA provides quality hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching opportunities. The property is made up of si...

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Wesselman Woods photo

Wesselman Woods

Wesselman Woods is the largest tract of urban old-growth forest in the United States! The oldest trees are over 400 y...

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Other Destinations

Cypress Hills Golf Club photo

Cypress Hills Golf Club

Vincennes tradition since 1921, the Cypress Hills Golf Club is renowned as one of the best courses in the area. Enjoy...

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Engelbrecht’s Countryside Orchard photo

Engelbrecht’s Countryside Orchard

Providing tree-ripened fruit to local farmer’s markets. U-Pick peaches, apples and pumpkins are available seaso...

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Ferdinand State Forest photo

Ferdinand State Forest

Established in 1934 as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp, CCC workers built roads, service buildings, and one ...

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Goebel Farms photo

Goebel Farms

Pumpkins, Family Fun, Corn Maze, Hayrides & Christmas Trees.

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High Pointe Golf Course photo

High Pointe Golf Course

This country club has served Knox County since 1924. It is one of the most challenging 18-hole golf courses in the ar...

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Hoosier Hills Marina photo

Hoosier Hills Marina

Tucked away in a quiet cove on the west end of Patoka lake is HOOSIER HILLS MARINA, a full-service marina offering sl...

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Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park Playground & Splash Pad photo

Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park Playground & Splash Pad

Everyone should be able to play at the playground. Whether in a wheelchair, blind or hearing impaired, the new access...

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Mayse Farm Market photo

Mayse Farm Market

Providing fresh produce to the Tri-State for over 70 years, Mayes Farm also serves up seasonally themed family fun.

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Scales Lake Park and Campground photo

Scales Lake Park and Campground

Scales Lake has something for everyone. Come for the day and enjoy the trails for hiking or walking. 14 miles of moun...

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The Parklands of Jasper photo

The Parklands of Jasper

The Parklands of Jasper is a 75-acre major urban renewal endeavor that turned a private 9-hole golf course and the su...

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