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Conquer The Challenge: CCC Challenge Course at Ouabache State Park
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About The Challenge: The CCC Challenge showcases the importance of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to Indiana state parks. The challenge is to visit some of the CCC sites on the 4-mile course and complete a climb to the top of the restored fire tower. The course starts and ends at the…
Conquer The Challenge: 5 Mile Challenge at Turkey Run State Park
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About The Challenge: Explore the perimeter hiking trails in the Falls Canyon-Rocky Hollow Nature Preserve. You’ll traverse 3 canyons, climb a ladder, cross a suspension bridge, and see the park’s first steward's home. Plan on 2-3 hours. Portions of the hiking challenge may be…
Conquer The Challenge: Hell's Point at Pokagon
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About The Challenge: This is an 8-mile loop trail connecting many of the park’s trails—including a visit to Hell’s Point, the park’s highest peak. Route maps can be picked up at the nature center. Along the way, hikers need to photograph six specific waypoints and show…
Conquer The Challenge: 9 Lake Challenge
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About The Challenge: This nine lake paddle challenge will take you 5 miles across the park via nine connected kettle lakes. Enjoy the natural landscape from the unique vantage point of your boat. Download or pick up a paddle map to guide you, take pictures along the way at the nine…
Conquer The Challenge: 3 Dune Challenge
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About the Challenge: To complete The 3 Dune Challenge, a person must run or hike a special 1.5 mile course at Indiana Dunes State Park, climbing Mount Jackson (elevation 176 feet), Mount Holden (184 feet), and Mount Tom (192 feet). Some parts of the trail feature 40-degree slopes, making each…
Experience 5 Fun Sites in Battle Ground
Discover the hidden gems of Battle Ground with our guide to five exciting and unique sites in this…
Embrace the Hoosier Shoreline: Discover Indiana's Best Lakes with Beaches
While Indiana might not immediately conjure images of expansive coastlines, the Hoosier State boasts…
Love and Protect the Indiana Dunes: Sustainability Travel Tips
LOVE THE INDIANA DUNES LIKE YOU MEAN IT The Indiana Dunes is a story of sand and steel. It's a…
A Journey Through Abraham Lincoln's Indiana: Exploring Santa Claus
Santa Claus, Indiana, is an adorable part of the Hoosier State known for its year-round festive…