These woods remain alive with dozens of birds, including kingfishers, woodpeckers, and a wide variety of migrating and nesting warblers. After 60 years of nesting here, the herons have moved on to new nesting grounds. Heron Rookery Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park | Michigan City – This trail follows along a portion of the Little Calumet River that once featured over 100 Great Blue Heron nests – hence the name.Whether you’re more of a leisurely fair-weather ambler or a rugged outdoor adventurer, you’ll want to dust off your boots and set a course to these happy trails.

You’ll get a true sense of the awesome size, strength, and power of these remarkable animals as you watch the one-ton herd bull lumber by… if the herd should break into a run, they can hit speeds of 35 to 50 mph and literally make the ground shake!Ĭure your cabin fever with some fresh air IN Indiana! With plenty of healing hiking territory to check out across the state, it’s hard to choose where to start.

Broken Wagon Bison Ranch | Hobart – Looking for your very own rare encounter with North America’s largest native land mammal? Broken Wagon Bison gives you the unique opportunity to be literally “surrounded” by their bison herd – in the safety of their Bison Tour Wagon – and watch the newborn calves nurse and play.

While visiting the bison herd, a nearby fire tower can also be climbed for a spectacular view of the lake, woods, and distant bison. The bison roam in a natural setting within the fenced-off pasture, grazing and doing a fine job ignoring park visitors.

Ouabache State Park | Bluffton – Pronounced “O-BAH-CHEE,” this state park features a 20-acre, fenced area with a herd of about ten bison.

More than 25,000 acres of land provide additional opportunities for wildlife and bird watching. There is a viewing area available to visitors to watch the bison and their calves in their natural state. A herd of bison was added to the Restoration Area at Kankakee Sands in Morocco to help invigorate the nature prairie landscapes by eating grasses to increase plant diversity.

Kankakee Sands | Morocco – At one time, more than 50 million bison roamed North America, but by the year 1889, the population dwindled to less than 1,000.

The area’s finest food, beer, wine, scenery, and service crew will make you so glad you came aboard. It also creates valuable memories and represents one of the best entertainment values you’ll ever experience.

Spirit of Jasper – The beautifully restored Spirit of Jasper Passenger Train offers more than remarkable excursions.

Sit back and enjoy the sites, sounds, and experience of a ride on the former Nickel Plate Road in our 1950s Santa Fe equipment.

Nickel Plate Express – Through interactive historical experiences, Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad introduces new generations of Hoosiers to the rich history of rail travel.Riding aboard the French Lick Scenic Railway, you will experience history – no matter if you choose to ride a Scenic Excursion, a French Lick to Jasper Train, Dinner Train Special, or one of the several Tasting Trains, where a favorite cocktail is paired with a luxurious dessert. French Lick Scenic Railway – Enjoy over twenty-five miles of scenic track from French Lick to Jasper! The driving force behind the Railway is to provide guests with an experience harking back to a time when rail travel was the primary means of long-distance travel.

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