State Park - Hiking trails, campgrounds, nature center inn/restaurant, picnic areas, saddle barn and pool. Pioneer Villag ewiht glimpse of pioneer life, Memorial to astronaut, Virgil Grisson, with "Molly Brown" space capsule.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| Videotape(s) | |
| Film(s) | |
| X | Slide Program(s) |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) | |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| Convenient Water Fountains | |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Park, trails, and inn open all year |
| Days of The Week Open: | Inn is open every day. Park closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas |
| Site Hours: | 7a.m.-11p.m. |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $3 for Indiana license plates, $5 for out of state |
| Educational Admission Fees: | Front gate fee: Buses are $1 per person |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Accessible areas include the Nature Center, Inn, Trail 6 and Grist Mill |
| Other Services Available: | Natualist available to lead some hikes or talks. Teacher information packets |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | |||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| X | Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | ||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Hikes, talks, animal (reptile) presentations |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | No |
| Annually recurring events: | Village events, Memorial Day, July 4, Pioneer Heritage Day-first weekend in August, Autumn Harvast Days |
| Site location: | Hwy 60 East, near Mitchell |
| Organization administering the site: | IDNR |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 376 Mitchell, IN 47446 |
| Phone: | (812) 849-4129 |
| Fax: | (812) 849-4004 |
| Email: | |
| Web site: | http:// |
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