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Established as Indiana's first state park in 1916, McCormick's Creek State Park offers rugged hiking, a waterfall, an inn and an excellent campground.McCormick's Creek FallsMcCormick's Creek Falls cascades down a ten foot drop into the canyon, providing a lovely backdrop to the forest behind it. Easily visible from an overlook, the adventurous can hike down into the canyon on Trail 3 for a closer look.Hikers will find over 14 miles of hiking, ranging...
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Trouble delights in following Toby and Wilbur around. These two delightful bears drift from one adventure to another in these surprising and funny bear stories.These nine great short stories about Toby and Wilbur's funny adventures in the forests of Indiana will captive and amuse you.Author's Note – These are not children's tales
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Brown County State ParkBrown County Indiana State Park offers visitors a premier hiking experience as well as wonderful camping opportunities. This guidebook includes the history of the park as well as historical and tourism information for Brown County, and Nashville Indiana. Lodging, Camping and HikingBrown County State Park offers over 12 miles of hiking trails as well as well as 25 miles of mountain biking trails. Campers can enjoy a variety of...
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The issue of slavery loomed ever larger in American politics as the middle of the Nineteenth Century passed. The Republican Party, birthed to destroy the institution, inaugurated its first candidate in 1856. Four years later Abraham Lincoln gained the nomination. The Democratic Party, committed to preserving and expanding slavery, nominated Stephen A. Douglas. Abraham Lincoln won the presidency, casting the nation into a bloody civil war. Abraham...
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Description:Clifty Falls Indiana State Park offers visitors excellent hiking, camping, picnicking opportunities as well as serving as a gateway to historic Madison and Jefferson County.HikingHikers will find almost 15 miles of hiking trails ranging from rugged to easy. Hike along the rugged Clifty Creek canyon, enjoy delightful woodland wildflowers and bask in the fragrant woodlands.CampingClifty Fallls State Park campgrounds offer visitors several...
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The conflict between the American Indian tribes in the Indiana Territory increased in the years leading up to the War of 1812. The three dominant personalities, William Henry Harrison, Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, came to a head at the November 7, 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe.TenskwatawaAlso called the Prophet, Tenskwatawa's vision while awakening from a drunken stupor foretold two paths for the Indians. One path was to adopt White man's ways...
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Indiana CountiesThe Stories of Indiana's Counties includes a thumbnail history of each of Indiana's 92 counties. The history includes a sketch of each county's namesake as well as the dates they were established by the Indiana legislature.Indiana HistoryThe establishment of counties was a key step in the history of Indiana as settlement in the state advanced from the regions near the Wabash and Ohio River and the areas near the border with Ohio.County...
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A Timeline of Indiana History - 1795 – 1800 covers the years between the signing of the Greenville Treaty. This treaty with the Native Americans defined the line beyond which pioneer settlement could not take place.Indiana Frontier ExpandedDuring these years as the frontier in Indiana expanded, the population grew until the first steps toward statehood took place. Congress created the Indiana Territory, separating it from the Northwest Territory....
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Road Trips in Northwest IndianaTake a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Northwest Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in south central Indiana.Northwest Indiana Cities and TownsNorthwest Indiana Day Trips Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Rensselaer, La Porte and Michigan City to larger cities like Lafayette, and...
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Discover the rich historical heritage of Indiana using this comprehensive directory of the state's diverse assortment of museums. Exploring Indiana's Museums includes the complete book, Short History of Museums, as well as a history of the Indiana State Museum and its State Historic Sites. The Short History of Museums relates the history of the ancient museums and includes a listing of the world's leading museums. This guide in an invaluable aid to...
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South Central Indiana Cities and TownsSouth Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming river towns like Henryville, Charlestown and French Lick to the larger cities like New Albany, Columbus and Bloomington. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.South Central Indiana WineriesSouth Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce...
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The Gardener's Guide to Starting Seeds is the complete guide to starting seeds. From direct sow to planting under grow lamps this guidebook provides loads of information about growing seeds. Information on LED, incandescent and fluorescent lighting as well. Storing SeedsThe guide also provides information about storing seeds. Most seeds will stay viable for several years, if stored properly.Saving SeedThose into saving seed will find valuable information...
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Indiana's Role in the Civil War recounts the stories of the regiments that served in the War Between the States. Indiana had the second largest per capita number of men fighting for the Union Army in the four years of the war. From the first battle, the Battle of Philippi, to the Grand Review of the Armies Hoosiers played a prominent role in the defeat of the rebellion of the Confederacy. The book includes a county by county history of the regiments...
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South Central Indiana Cities and TownsSouth Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming river towns like Henryville, Charlestown and French Lick to the larger cities like New Albany, Columbus and Bloomington. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.South Central Indiana WineriesSouth Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce...