Come with me to Tippecanoe River State Park where there is so much to discover! Hear about the history, fire tower, diverse ecosystems, wildlife, camping, generous community, and activities at this beautiful park.

I learned about the Works Progress Administration (later renamed Works Projects Administration) on several sites: Britannica, PBS, the state of North Dakota, Indiana DNR.

Go for a ride or run on the Panhandle Pathway.

Learn more about black oak savannas and their importance from the National Park Service.

Watch this video of a glass lizard! They’re really cool!

If you want to help out with the Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park and stay up to date with events and the WPA cabin project, be sure to follow them on Facebook.

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Shakamak State Park is a park for campers: group camps, cabins, campgrounds, primitive camping, and even deluxe duplex cabins! You'll hear from some of the park's camp hosts (who are also Friends group volunteers) about how they developed a community in the campground and created their family by choice!

Check out the Friends of Shakamak site to save the date for Christmas in July and the October Halloween weekend!

Plus, discover what Olympic trials event was held here and learn more about the Civilian Conservation Corps.

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The extended Knobstone Hiking Trail is Indiana's 160-mile long trek through the southern part of the state. It includes the original Knobstone Trail, the Pioneer Trail, Hoosier National Forest Trail, and Tecumseh Trail. These four sections wind through the hilliest parts of the state to show off the amazing beauty of Indiana. Ready to hike parts (or all!) of it? Get maps, tips, segment ideas, pictures, history, and more on the Knobstone Hiking Trail Association website.

If you're into trail running, definitely sign up for the Knobstone 50 trail race.

You can read the original Outdoor Indiana article from 1981 about the Knobstone Trail here. It was written by Joe Payne, who worked with Jerry Pagec and was responsible for the physical construction of the original Knobstone trail.

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