Brown County State Park Presents
Mysterious Hills
WINTER HIKE SERIES
March 2 How did that Boulder Get in that Tree? Hike The hike goes a short distance down Horse Trail A and then goes towards one of the most beautiful park places.
March 9 10 O’ clock Line Nature Preserve Hike This hike heads out along a fire trail and meets up with Horse Trail B for a hike around the Nature Preserve.•
The Brown County State Park has hosted a self-guided Winter Hike event every January since 2002. This year the park is also offering some additional guided hikes titled Mysterious Hills Winter Hike Series.
The Mysterious Hills hikes offer chances to learn some local legends and to discover some hidden away places. All hikes meet at 11 a. m. and all but one hike of the series meets at the Nature Center. The January 1 hike meets at the Abe Martin Lodge. Most hikes travel about two miles or so and last from about one to two hours. The Curious Quarry Hike is longer.
You don’ t need to register in advance and there is no limit on attendance. Some hikes will include a carpool to the trailhead so be prepared to provide your own transportation.
Dogs can come along if they are on a 6 ft. leash and like other dogs and humans.
Be sure to dress for the weather and wear the proper shoes for the hikes. Many of the hikes are rugged. Bring plenty of water and snacks.
Cancellations might become necessary if there are extreme weather conditions. Check the website and Facebook < in. gov / dnr / parklake / 2988. htm > < Facebook. com / browncountystatepark >
Contact the Nature Center at( 812) 988-5240 or email Patrick Haulter at < phaulter @ dnr. in. gov >.
Jan. 1 First Day Hike: Bridges, Tunnels, and Interesting Places The hike meets and leaves from the Abe Martin Lodge. See some of the park’ s unique structures and walk across the oldest bridge in the state. A trailside fireplace will provide warmth from the fire and some hot chocolate.
Jan. 19 Deserter’ s Cave Hike The journey starts at the Nature Center and moves south along the park road for about a mile. Then you trek into the woods off trail to the cave. This section of the hike is rugged and steep.
Feb. 9 Curious Quarry Hike This hike is the longest of the series and will go along the Horse Trail A for about a mile and a half, then onto trail 17 for another half mile. This hike is rugged and can be sloppy.
Feb. 16 and March 30 Hike to the Lake that Never Was The hike travels the Horse Trail B, descending into Hidden Valley and to the dam site. This hike is very rugged and includes some creek crossings.
Brown County Youth Music Showcase
The sixth annual Brown County Youth
Music Showcase will be held at the Brown County Playhouse on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The showcase is produced and emceed by local musician and instructor Kara Barnard and serves as a fundraiser for the BETA Teen Center.
The show features a variety of ensembles, solos, and duets with youth from six to eighteen years old. Several family bands will be featured as well as many of Kara’ s students performing duets with her.
There is a silent auction of items before the show featuring handmade items from area artists and tickets to family activities.
Tickets are $ 12. 12 and under free. For tickets contact the Brown County Playhouse box office or visit < www. browncountyplayhouse. org >. •
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