STATE PARK continued from 17 usage have reached parking capacity on busy weekends and gates have been closed or vehicles only admitted when others leave, the website states.
Brown County State Park has nearly 16,000 acres of forest land, formed when glaciers in the last Ice Age stopped just north of the park, but meltwaters formed a rugged terrain. It is the largest park in the state, well known for its autumn colors, nationally recognized bicycle trails, and scenic overlooks. A separate horseman’ s campground has about 70 miles of horse trails. Other attractions include tennis courts, playgrounds, open fields, interpretive naturalist services, and a 90-foot fire tower which affords an expansive view of the park.
For more information: call( 812) 988-6406, visit < www. in. gov / dnr / parklake / 2988. htm >, or follow Brown County State Park on Facebook. •
photo by Bob Gustin
20 Our Brown County • Sept./ Oct. 2020