Did you know that southern Indiana is home to the largest exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world? Among these 390-million-year-old treasures are giant fossils measuring 50 feet long. You can explore the fossil beds at Falls of the Ohio State Park righ… bit.ly/2TfdJEv

Did you know that the historic West Baden Springs Hotel has a secret room filled with century-old murals? ift.tt/33OTpyw

Did you know that several sites in southern Indiana are part of the Ohio Valley Fossil Trail? The trail is a partnership of a dozen parks, museums and other regional sites where ancient fossils can be seen and touched across Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. ift.tt/2n14jAS

The Hoosier National Forest covers an unlikely but extraordinary piece of history just outside of Paoli -- a large pioneer community of free black settlers called Lick Creek. The settlement flourished from the early 1800s until the end of the Civil War. … ift.tt/2OvWFZx

Here's the answer to last week's #FinditFriday. The Colgate Clock was built in New Jersey in 1906 and moved to Clarksville in 1924. It sits atop a building which was one of Indiana's first state prisons, opening in 1847. The building was later used as a … ift.tt/2VJNLKP

Get a behind the scenes look at some of the treasures unearthed at West Baden Springs Resort. ift.tt/2YMwMKS

One of our favorite local museums is the Dubois County Museum in Jasper. Take this vitual tour to get a glimpse of what the museum has to offer. ift.tt/3bb0I66

Explore Rose Island, a former 1920s amusement park turned hiking trail at Charlestown State Park. Join the 2-hour guided hike of Rose Island every Saturday in July. bit.ly/2NvR04K

Is it starting to look like fall where you're from? Help us capture the beauty of the byway by entering our autumn photo contest and get a chance to win a prize package full of fun things to do along the route! indianashistoricpathways.org/autumn-photo-c…

Lots of these wonderful wineries are right here in southern Indiana! How many have you visited? visitindiana.com/blog/index.php…

We're looking for photos from all of the beautiful places along the byway in southern Indiana! 🍂 Submit a snapshot of your favorite fall scenery: indianashistoricpathways.org/autumn-photo-c…

We are honored to receive the 2020 Innovation Award from the National Scenic Byway Foundation for our Buffalo Trace project! Learn more about the project: nsbfoundation.com/2020-nsbf-awar…

The more you explore, the more you earn. 🤯 The Indiana State Nature Passport features 59 remarkable outdoor locations! Sign up and get your pass today. ⬇️ See More: visitindiana.com/explore #INnature IN State Parks Indiana DNR

When you get out to explore this spring & summer, make sure to snap some photos! We'll be giving out byway prizes to our favorite ones. Learn how to enter: indianashistoricpathways.org/photo-contest/

Last week to register for our virtual Indiana History workshop: usi.edu/outreach/histo…

On Feb 24, 1808, politician, lawyer & abolitionist Stephen S. Harding was born. He became a lawyer & in 1828 took a business trip to New Orleans where he witnessed slave markets first hand. He practiced law in Versailles & became a leader in the Indiana abolition movement.

March in Indiana: a.k.a. the perfect time for a self-guided Larry Bird tour during your stay in French Lick. Find the house where he grew up, try on his Olympic jacket, and this weekend is a perfect time to visit the high school gym where he once starred. frenchlickresort.blogspot.com/2022/03/take-s…

Formerly the home of philanthropist William Culbertson, this mansion boasts intricate masterworks like carved staircases. Relive History At These 20 Indiana Historic Sites 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄: bit.ly/31LKHRb Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Go SoIN Tourism

This spring, explore all four Southern Indiana caves part of Indiana Cave Trail! wthr.com/article/travel…

#ThenAndNow » First Capitol Building, Vincennes, 1928, 1960 & Today. Built in 1805 as a tailor shop, the Indiana territory legislature met here from 1811 until 1813. The building was moved three times: in 1856, 1919 & 1947. Now open for tours through Vincennes State Historic Site