With 26,000 acres of land and water, Patoka Lake is a fine example of lake ecology. An 8,800-acre lake provides habitat for freshwater jellyfish and bald eagle nesting sites. River otters and osprey were reintroduced at Patoka by the DNR.
The property is home to one of only two resident, non-releasable bald eagles at a DNR state park or reservoir. The eagle was acquired in 2013. An earlier eagle called C52 lived at Patoka Lake from 1988 until he died in 2009. The property’s Interpretive Services staff presents programs and special events featuring the reconstructed Moery Cabin, a non-releasable red-tailed hawk, bald eagle, Eastern screech owl and other natural and cultural history features of the area. Programs on kayaking, Dutch oven cooking and other outdoor skills are also offered. The lake is located just south of the historic towns of French Lick and West Baden, and just east of historic Jasper. CitiesJasper/Huntingburg
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Indiana CavernsIndiana Caverns is part of the Binkley Cave system near Corydon, Indiana.
Marengo CaveMarengo Cave is a privately owned cave located in Marengo, Indiana. One of only four show caves in Indiana, public tours of the cave have been given since 1883. Tours commenced just days after the cave's discovery by two school children
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October 20 & 21 Halloween at Charleston State Park October 20-21 Campground decorating and costume contests, trick or treating, haunted hikes and storytelling make for lots of fun for kids of all ages. Make a Mineral Collection
November 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This is an activity designed for the whole family. $2 per child charge. |
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