Exploring BROWN COUNTY STATE PARK (INDIANA)

Описание: Brown County State Park is located in the United States in the center of the southern half of the state of Indiana. The park is by far the largest of 24 state parks in Indiana, and occupies 15,776 acres (63.84km²)-making it one of the larger state parks in the United States. It is among Indiana's most visited state parks with about 1.2 million visitors annually. Although Bloomington, Indiana, is the closest city, the park is closer to the small town of Nashville in Brown County. Brown County is named for General Jacob Brown, who fought in the war of 1812 and became Commanding General of the United States Army.
The park opened 1929, and was dedicated in 1932 as a memorial to humorist Frank Mckinney "Kin" Hubbard. Although Hubbard lived and worked in Indianapolis, he was a frequent visitor to Nashville and the surrounding woods. The park's Abe Martin lodge is named after Hubbard's humor and witticisms.
Brown County and its park are known for their scenic views of the hills of southern Indiana. Both are the home of a wide variety of trees that attracts visitors each year when the vegetation transforms to its autumn colors. The park also contains many trees that flowers i the springtime. Visitors will a rustic atmosphere, enhanced by an infrastructure that was mostly constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930's. in addition to the park's lodge, cabins can be rented and campsites are available. The park has trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It has two lakes for fishing that complement the surrounding forests and provide a water source for the local wildlife, The area's beauty attracts artists and photographers worldwide.

RESERVATIONS for all types of camping, family cabins, and shelters at the state parks, reservoirs and forests can be made online or by calling toll-free.
Online: camp.IN.gov
Call: 1-866-622-6746

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