Indiana's Ohio River Scenic Byway

01/06/2024

A beautiful rainbow appeared over the town of Corydon, IN near O’Bannon Woods State Park this evening after the storm passed.

31/05/2024

🐅 Miss Luna is getting more and more comfortable each day!

Summer is in full force here at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. Come feed the Giraffes, Penguins, or Budgies, take a ride on a paddle boat or the carousel, and explore the hundreds of animals that call MPZoo home ❤

31/05/2024

Did you know that O'Bannon Woods State Park has haypress demonstration, a living pioneer farmstead and cave tours? You might even spot the two young oxen, Carter and Cash, who have been practicing to someday take over the haypress operation from Gump, the park's current Ox on Duty.

31/05/2024

These two trees next to New Harmony's Atheneum Visitor Center may look like regular trees at first, but they are actually an art installation! The "Tree of 40 Fruit" is a single tree with the capacity to grow 40 different varieties of stone fruit including peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines and cherries. Syracuse University professor Sam Van Aken creates these trees through the process of grafting. He was commissioned to create these two based on the varieties of stone fruits that were available to the Harmonists when they settled here in the 1800.

31/05/2024

Saturday, June 1 is National Trails Day. Meet the naturalist at Oak Grove Shelter at 2 p.m. for a 1-hour rugged hike to pick up trash along trail 5 and see our tallest waterfall along the way. Or as an easier option you can pick up trash around the parking lots, shelter house, and wood lines. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
We will also be offering a Waterfall Hike at 10 a.m. beginning at Clifty Shelter. This moderately rugged hike through one of the most scenic sections of Clifty Canyon includes a chance to see up to 5 different waterfalls.
You can also try our Four Falls Hiking Challenge. Find out more about it by visiting dnr.in.gov/healthy

31/05/2024

Since this map we posted this spring is making the rounds thanks to another group with pretty nefarious purposes (check out our pinned post) and missing information, we wanted to post it again with the proper links and info!

This map from the Indiana Covered Bridge Society shows the 122 covered bridges that were still standing in 1967. Of more than 600 covered historic bridges known to have been built in Indiana, 90 are still standing as of 2024. You can see a list of these bridges at https://www.indianacoveredbridges.org/bridge-table

For a close up of the 1967 map and the list of bridges marked, visit https://digitalcollections.iu.edu/concern/images/9z904227p

Map is courtesy of Indiana University Digital Collections

29/05/2024

29/05/2024

Just a heads up! We don't want any of our fellow history lovers getting duped!

29/05/2024

22/05/2024

One of our favorite views in southern Indiana!

22/05/2024

What's your favorite ride at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari?

22/05/2024

22/05/2024

Summer beauty at Deam Lake 🛶

"Deam Lake? More like Dream Lake, am I right?" 😍 How many places have you checked in at on the Indiana State Nature Passport? Users have already earned over 450 prizes!

▶ Learn more: https://visitindiana.com/explore

22/05/2024

22/05/2024

Beautiful day on the river!

22/05/2024

Gorgeous lavender farm in the historic town of New Harmony, Indiana!

17/05/2024

Beautiful New Harmony, Indiana!

This photo by Zach Straw for Evansville Living shows just some of the unique beauty of New Harmony, Indiana. Located on the Wabash River in Posey County, New Harmony was the setting of two utopian communities in the early 1800s. The town today is a unique place full of art, history and natural beauty.

This photo shows the Roofless Church and Gardens, the New Harmony Clay Project, the 1850s double log cabin, the modernist Atheneum Visitors Center, and the beautiful Wabash River in the background.

Learn more about this unique historic town: https://www.evansvilleliving.com/the-new-new-harmony/

For more about New Harmony's history, visit Historic New Harmony and check out their tram and history tours!

17/05/2024

The Good Gravy! ride officially opened this weekend at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari!

Good Gravy! officially opened this weekend! 🎢 Have you ridden Good Gravy! yet? Don't worry there is still plenty of time to ride our new family coaster!

17/05/2024

15/05/2024

What tourist spots would you add to this vintage postcard of Indiana?

What tourist spots would you add to this vintage postcard of Indiana? It is definitely missing some our favorite locations!

15/05/2024

15/05/2024

A few recommendations for your summer reading 📚

15/05/2024

Here's a great opportunity to cruise the Ohio River!

15/05/2024

Beautiful Madison, Indiana 🌸

15/05/2024

Discover your next hiking adventure in Southern Indiana! ☀️🌳🌿

Hemlock Cliffs is just one of many beautiful day hiking trails this region has to offer.

Check out the full list of National Forests, State Parks, and Wildlife Areas! https://www.discoversouthernindiana.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/national-forests-state-parks-and-wildlife-areas/

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09/05/2024

You know it's summer when the Holiday Drive-In opens. 😎

https://www.evansvilleliving.com/night-moves/