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Indiana State Park Challenges

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This is list of the current state park challenges found throughout the Indiana State Parks

  • 7 Vista Challenge (Brown County State Park)

    • Hour by car, 2 hours by bike

    • Find brochure online

    • Visit all 7 vista points marked with frames set up to take pictures with

    • Receive sticker or purchase shirt at Abe Martin Lodge or Nature Center

  • New Years Hike (Jan 1st every year at participating parks)

    • Get out to a state park near by on the first day of the year

    • State park has New Years resolutions posted around the park, take a picture with one that fits you

  • 3 Dunes Challenge (Indiana Dunes State Park)

    • 1.5 miles

    • Hike the trail with the 3 tallest dunes in the park

    • Take a picture on top of the dunes and post it to social media with the hashtag #3DuneChallenge

    • Receive free stickers or purchase a t-shirt at the visitors center upon completion

  • Hell's Point Challenge (Pokagon State Park)

    • 8 Miles

    • Pick up map at nature center

    • Take pictures of the designated points along the trail

    • Return to nature center for sticker

  • 4 Falls Challenge (Clifty Falls State Park)

    • 4 miles

    • Pick up challenge map at nature center or Clifty Inn

    • Take pictures of the 4 falls in addition to a few other viewpoints on the trail

    • Receive free challenge sticker once you return to the nature center or Clifty Inn

  • 9 Lake Challenge (Chain O' Lake State Park)

    • 5 Miles

    • Find brochure online

    • Take pictures at the 9 designated spots as you kayak through the 9 lakes at Chain O' Lakes State Park

    • Show photo to staff at park headquarters to receive sticker or purchase "I paddled the chain" merchandise

  • 6 Ravine Challenge (Shades State Park)

    • 4.4 miles

    • Find brochure online

    • Take pictures at all the ravines and stops along the trail outlined in the brochure

    • Receive sticker at Shades State Park Gatehouse or Turkey Run Nature Center

  • 5 Mile Challenge (Turkey Run State Park)

    • 5.5 Miles

    • Find the 5 Mile Challenge Brochure online

    • Follow the 5 mile trail taking pictures of the scenic points listed on the brochure

    • Return to the nature center for your sticker

  • 10 Mile Challenge (Spring Mills State Park)

    • 10 Miles

    • Hike all the trails in Spring mills state park

    • This can be done in more than one visit

    • Visit Friends of Spring Mill Park Facebook Page to purchase a shirt or sticker

  • Diana Dare Challenge (Indiana Dunes State Park)

    • 1 Mile

    • Find trail map online

    • Learn about Diana and hike around her stomping grounds

    • Take Picture at selfie station along the trail and post with the hashtag #DianaDunesDare

    • Receive Sticker at Visitors Center

Until Next Time,

Macy



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