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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Posts tagged hiking

May 24, 2018

 

Turkey Run State Park

Established in 1916 as part of Indiana’s centennial, Turkey Run State Park was purchased from a lumber company, saving old growth trees for future generations.

July 13, 2017

 

Pioneer Mother’s Memorial Forest

Originally purchased by Joseph Cox in 1816, the 88-acrePioneer Mother's Memorial Forest is one of Indiana's only remaining tracts of virgin hardwood forest.

March 30, 2017

 

Hemmer Woods

Hemmer Woods Nature Preserve features old-growth forest, including Oak and Tulip, some of the only virgin forests in Indiana and a National Natural Landmark.

November 3, 2016

 

Pine Hills Nature Preserve

Founded in 1961, the Pine Hills Nature Preserve is the state's first official nature preserve, featuring old growth forests and the infamous Devil's Backbone.

October 27, 2016

 

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Voted a top US Halloween show by Country Living Magazine, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is a unique fundraising venture hosted by Louisville's Park Foundation.

June 9, 2016

 

Turkey Run State Park

Established in 1916 as part of Indiana's centennial, Turkey Run State Park was purchased from a lumber company, saving old growth trees for future generations.

October 1, 2015

 

Hemmer Woods

Hemmer Woods Nature Preserve features old-growth forest, including Oak and Tulip, some of the only virgin forests in Indiana and a National Natural Landmark.

September 4, 2015

 

Cardinal Greenway

Spanning 62 miles from Marion through Muncie to Richmond in East Central, Indiana, the Cardinal Greenway is the longest rail to trail system in the state.

June 25, 2015

 

Portland Arch

Recognized as a National Natural Landmark, the Portland Arch Nature Preserve, located in Fountain County, features Indiana's largest natural sandstone bridge.

November 4, 2010

 

History in the Making

A 16-year-old blues guitar virtuoso, the IU Marching Hundred, women's basketball heats up, and WFIU Radio celebrates 60 years.

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