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Indiana Department of Natural Resources [3] The Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area is a 9,098-acre parcel of restored prairie and marsh habitat located in Greene County, Indiana , near Linton . The parkland is managed for hiking, birdwatching, waterfowl hunting, and upland bird hunting.
Goll, John. Indiana State Parks: A Guide to Hoosier Parks, Reservoirs and Recreation Areas for Campers, Hikers, Anglers, Boaters, Hunters, Nature Lovers, Skiers and Family Vacationers. United States: Glovebox Guidebooks of America, 1995. ISBN 1-881139-12-3.
The area was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974 [2] and a State Nature Preserve in 1977 [3] The sandy soil creates a variety of habitats, from oak barrens, wet prairie, including sedge meadows and prairie marshes. More than 350 native species of vascular plants have been identified. A minimum of 43 species are uncommon in the State ...
The woods offer a variety of hiking trails of varying distances. The amphitheater near Odonata Pond may also be rented for outdoor activities. The Wesselman Nature Society also manages Howell Wetlands, a 23-acre (93,000 m 2) wetlands property located at 1400 S. Tekoppel Avenue in the urban western area of Evansville.
The trail that runs through the preserve is about 3 1/2 miles in length and is a loop trail. The trailhead begins in the parking lot for trail No. 10 in Shades State Park.
The forest has large public-access areas, including C-class camping sites. There are 25 miles (40 km) of hiking trails ranging from beginner to advanced trails. In the state forest and O'Bannon Woods State Park combined, there are about 80 miles (130 km) of looped horse trails that run through two properties.
Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is a protected area in northeastern Indiana that covers 12,134 acres (4,910 ha) and is dedicated to providing hunting and fishing opportunities. The area includes 529 acres (214 ha) of lakes and 17 miles (27 km) along the Pigeon River. It is located on Indiana State Road 3, near Mongo in Lagrange County. [1]
Many of the properties that Sycamore owns outright have hiking trails and are open to the general public. In September 2012, in its largest land protection project to date, Sycamore Land Trust acquired 1,043-acre tract adjoining the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area , one of three national wildlife refuges in Indiana.