THREAD: In partnership with the Indiana National Guard, Indiana Homeland Security, Indiana DNR, and Indiana DOC (IDOC), sandbag operations are underway at multiple INDOT facilities across the state.

4/5/25: ALL trails at Turkey Run State Park are now closed due to flooding. Trails through Pine Hills Nature Preserve at Shades State Park are also closed. Trails are impassable. Please respect closure notices and signs for your safety.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 4/5/2025: Several DNR properties have experienced facility closures due to ongoing weather. Check alerts: • Indiana DNR FB: facebook.com/share/p/19T4r9… • Indiana State Parks alerts: in.gov/dnr/state-park… • Fish & Wildlife Area alerts: dnr.IN.gov/fish-and-wildl…

The Discover the Outdoors application window is OPEN! Educators can apply for funding to support field trips to Indiana State Parks until April 30. Learn more at bit.ly/INDiscoverTheO…

The DNR's Forestry program is hosting an invasive species exchange event on Wednesday, April 16 in cooperation with the NIRPC. Northwest Indiana property owners who show proof of removal of Callery Pear or Tree of Heaven will receive a free native tree! in.gov/nirpc/environm…

The first of two aerial Btk treatments for spongy moth in Marshall County is tentatively scheduled for this Friday May 9th. Treatment will occur in the early morning around sunrise. Treatment days and times are weather dependent. For more details visit - on.in.gov/spongymoth

Following storms at Brown County State Park, the Horsemen's Campground and all horse trails are closed for an undetermined amount of time.

Did you know Indiana DNR offers Indiana State Park Annual Entrance Passes to foster families? Apply for a pass and learn more about other foster family perks here: bit.ly/FosterFamilyPe….

Let's go fishing! Join us for Free Fishing Day! On Indiana DNR Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license to fish the state's public waters. 📍 Urban Wilderness Trail 📅 June 7 10am-2pm 🎫 Free | Sign up at wrsp.in/FreeFishing2025

Discover the rich history of our oldest State Parks by completing the Centennial Challenges! There are five parks that are 💯 years or older. Visit each park, complete the unique challenge, earn a sticker. Learn more about the challenges at dnr.IN.gov/healthy.

We'd like you to meet one of our newest Peregrine Falcon chicks who was named 🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE...Caitlin Clark (female)! (Shown in the center of the first photo!) Indiana Fever AES Indiana welcomed the Indiana DNR to our Petersburg and Harding Street Generating Stations to

Fall in love with the waterfalls at Clifty Falls State Park! 🌳Plan your visit to Clifty Falls State Park today at on.IN.gov/cliftyfalls 🛏️Stay overnight at Clifty Inn at on.IN.gov/clifty-inn 📸Big Clifty Falls.

Last-minute Camping Plans? We’ve got you covered! ⛺ The "Camping This Weekend" feature on our reservation site shows all available and reservable campsites for the upcoming weekend. Book today at: camp.IN.gov

Pokagon State Park turns 100 this year! 💯🎉 In 1925, Pokagon State Park was established as an official Indiana State Park. Learn more about the park at: on.IN.gov/pokagonsp and visit on July 26 for a fun-filled day of centennial celebrations!

#WaterfallWednesday at Clifty Falls State Park! The falls sure are flowing heavily this week after all of the recent rain. Featured here are Big Clifty Falls and Redbud Falls courtesy of volunteers Joe and Suzanne Arruda.

🎡 Meet us at the Indiana State Fair! Stop by our booth to crack open geodes, mold fossils, build a nest and more while you're enjoying the fair. 📅 Aug. 1-3, 7-10 and 14-17 🕐 3-5 p.m. on weekdays; 2-4 p.m. on weekends 📍 In front of the Indiana DNR building

AUGUST IS CHECK YOUR TREE MONTH: ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE (ALB). There are two specific native beetles that are easily mistaken for ALB. The cottonwood borer and the whitespotted sawyer. See our photo comparisons. Suspicious insects can be reported at [email protected]

#WaterfallWednesday Pictured here are Tunnel Falls and Big Clifty Falls courtesy of Joe and Suzanne Arruda. With the cooler weather coming in, it would be a great time to come out and hike Trail 2 while it's this dry. Plan your visit at on.IN.gov/cliftyfalls

Egret energy ✨💃 These Great Egrets wade and dance through the flooded fields in the Monroe Lake backwaters. Learn more about Great Egrets at: ow.ly/O4el50WVUt0 Photos by Jeff Danielson in July 2025

Great visit to the “Little Smokies” with Maureen. Thanks to park staff for the wonderful tour. Brown County State Park is an Indiana gem for all who enjoy the great outdoors.