When you think about national and state parks, your mind probably goes to well-known destinations out west like Yosemite or the Grand Canyon. Few think to plan their next major outdoor excursion in ...

About 17 miles southwest of Crawfordsville, Indiana, Shades State Park sits sprawled across 3,082 acres in Montgomery, Parke, ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Turkey Run and Shades state parks have extended the period the public can cut up and remove certain downed trees to March 28.Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of ...

Shades State Park holds a rich history, which is now 75 years long. The 3,082-acre facility covers portions of northeast Parke County, as well as parts of Montgomery and Fountain counties. It became ...

The weather was so beautiful this past weekend, I just had to get out and hike. I decided to make a trip up to visit Shades State Park. I usually hike at this park at least once a year. Shades was ...

The weather has been cold in Indiana as of late. Winter is here for sure. But I am one of those people that loves to hike in the winter. I decided to make the drive north to the Pine Hills Nature ...

A dark sky full of starlight — untainted by the artificially illuminated parking lots, shopping centers, streets and highways — is hard to find. Once found, though, it’s worth the trip. • Shades State ...