IN the Parks

The Fort Benjamin Harrison historic district is a familiar area in Indianapolis, but have you spent time in the Fort Harrison State Park? It has something for everyone! In this episode, I cover the reasons why animal lovers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, and people interested in the military should visit Fort Harrison. And I didn’t even have time to get into trail running, birding, and hiking! It’s...

Ouabache was a new park for me, but I fell in love right away! This episode covers all the park’s best features like the bison and the fire tower. But I start out by making sure I know how to pronounce the park’s name! Ouabache is a living “how-to” in developing a legacy. I go back in time to learn about Virgil Simmons and Kenneth Kunkle who had a vision for the property and the Civilian Conservat...

Our first episode starts at Mounds State Park and connects the Bronnenberg family to the Native American mounds on the park property. You may be surprised to learn there are supernatural connections all around at Mounds! You’ll also hear about plans for the property, get introduced to the Friends of Mounds volunteer group and hear about their Christmas lights event, and learn about a roller coaste...

IN the Parks is a new podcast about Indiana's state parks. I'll take you on an adventure through Indiana's favorites and hidden gems. Each episode will share the story of a different park -- its history, features, and all the people who make it special. Plus, we'll take some side trails to learn about park-related activities like birding and fire towers. The episodes will start airing after Labor...