located united_states center southern half state indiana park largest state parks indiana occupies acres km2 making larger state parks united_states indiana visited state park million visitors year indiana closest city park closer small town nashville named general fought war commanding general united_states_army park opened dedicated memorial indiana lived worked indianapolis frequent visitor nashville surrounding woods park named fictional character convey humor park known scenic views hills southern indiana home wide variety trees attract visitors year vegetation transforms autumn colors park contains trees flower visitors find atmosphere enhanced infrastructure constructed 1930s addition park lodge rented available park trails hiking horseback riding lakes fishing complement surrounding forests provide water source local wildlife area beauty attracts artists photographers worldwide history created portions monroe jackson counties named general hero war early settlers tried farming hilly woodlands leading clear forests beginning 1840s continuing rest century forests cleared largest trees cut lumber construction industry later years smaller trees cleared furniture wood barrels railroad ties rugged land eventually difficult farm poor quality soil combination poor farming practices erosion caused depleted soil nutrients farmers abandoned area beginning people played major roles creation indianapolis businessman director visited impressed beauty land built cabin near nashville suggested portion county set aside state park eventually known father indiana state parks state opened state parks including tenure director indianapolis impressed expressed interest establishing state park lived small indiana town nashville bright believed creation state park restore economic health region tourism idea proved difficult accomplish indiana law allow purchasing land state park state funds law allow funds game preserve bright working state agent purchased land start game reserve game preserve game preserve created late november appointed game warden manage preserve new manager resident nashville familiar area announced land total acres km2 land designated propagation wildlife plans surround reserve wire fencing game patrolled area deer small game brought additional added increasing reserve acres km2 year observation tower constructed highest point area dam constructed create artificial lake expected cover acres planned stock lake game fish allow fishing years lake completed spring plans announced build second larger lake january preserve covered acres km2 funds sale hunting fishing licenses acquire additional land state park indiana state legislature passed law allowing county commissioners acquire land purpose establishing state park donate land state conservation department fourth park established legislation commissioners gave state conservation department acres km2 land adjacent creation state park parks donated means legislation making state park indiana eighth state park groups established indiana state forests game preserves state parks group workers involved construction buildings bridges trails roads water supplies project large shelter game preserve training workers corps arrived corps began constructing park extant infrastructure worked prevent erosion pine spruce trees second camp opened park trail park trail built corps beginning state park unified single state park time portions park designated nature preserves giving additional protection development hollow nature preserve established consists acres containing rare tree second preserve acre km2 clock line nature preserve preserve designated indiana largest contains trees home indiana deep forest species including red bat timber broad winged hawk term clock line refers treaty miami indians early 1800s american cartoonist humor expressed fictional characters living work usually cartoon sentence appeared day page syndicated newspapers country named dedicated honor main character named honor picture hangs lounge lodge collection memorabilia room nearby description largest state parks managed center indiana southern half minutes town nashville indiana park occupies acres entrances adjacent state roads northern entrance close tennis courts swimming pool large trucks recreational vehicles use western entrance bringing horses use southeast entrance leads specialized posts known interstate columbus exit east park city indiana away nationally known outdoor scenery dramatic views southern indiana number wide deciduous forest display large array colors fall peak fall leaf changing season spring trees bloom million people come park year including overseas visitors called little similarities activities available park include camping fishing hiking seasonal horseback riding activities available year overnight visitors stay rental martin lodge park nature center nature preserve park boundaries lakes acre acre lake park contains mountain bike trails totaling miles trails rated trails considered intermediate advanced trail rated experts miles long total slightly miles hiking trails range easy rugged terrain park miles roads miles trails highest point indiana located trail near feet high fire tower point known elevation feet settlers arrived hill found patch tornado destroyed trees leading point scenic views natural resources flora important tree park tree typically grow north central kentucky designated state threatened species indiana trees found park include types oak black chestnut red white types park contains types maple trees black sugar patches trees found park trees produce edible fruit areas good moist soil black tree grows tree excellent source wood lumber furniture trees growing park american beech black cherry black red white ash park contains kinds types including wild fauna mammals typically found state park include white tailed deer eastern gray larger trees home flying red bats live park nature preserve animals include american eastern box turtle spotted red backed species snakes live park timber lakes contain bass park good bird viewing areas trails near lakes nature center nest park northern cardinals seen near nature center eastern wood white wood yellow billed observed park hollow nature preserve known occupy trees broad winged hawk live clock nature preserve wild seen heard park trail known fire tower trail bird species park include blue jay crow white robin geology glaciers recent ice ages reach south far land helped region hills patch hill highest point area feet sea level region land form consists steep hills valleys located northern rocks area contain significant amounts large delta system million years ago minerals limestone secondary minerals climate area humid subtropical climate classified climate classification system precipitation somewhat evenly distributed year temperatures relatively high record high temperature years county seat nashville record low years month precipitation february area snowfall occurs december january february recreation facilities places stay park built guest rooms gift shop service restaurant annex lodge rooms indoor water park added recently rental available nearby story family accommodate people available choice classes showers class electrical hook ups class available portion having electrical hook ups showers toilets portion primitive activities sight seeing mountain fishing hiking horse riding popular activities park park miles mountain bike trails including trails endorsed trails miles miles long expert trail miles long fishing available lakes holders state fishing license bass stocked smaller electric motors permitted holders lake permit boats allowed licenses permits available park office bait park country store park hiking trails total miles trails access places interest park including lakes point towers moderate difficulty mile trail built trail crosses impressive stone bridges retaining walls passes lower shelter projects horseback riding fastest growing forms recreation horse trails wide riders ride abreast trails range miles nearly miles length horseback riders entrance park park southeast corner leads horsemen southeast park facilities typical park regular primitive rails maximum horses allowed horse permits mandatory park saddle barn open late march october trail rides guide pony rides available barn located north park far martin lodge winter sports include cross country skiing ice fishing cross country skiing open fields park park maintain trails specifically skiing rent ski equipment hills suitable located near park swimming pool ice fishing allowed lakes state fishing license roads lakes closed ice snow facilities country store open warm season food bait fishing nature center bird observation window nature exhibits country store nature center located southern portion park swimming pool tennis courts located north near martin lodge olympic size swimming pool open memorial day later labor day park picnic areas tables nearby toilet facilities picnic shelters reserved fees vary shelter
Brown County State Park