Patoka Lake is a massive property with over 26,000 acres! In this episode, we'll explore all the great water activities you'll find there like boating and their commitment to excellent fishing. We'll also spend time out of the water in the campgrounds and on the amazing trails. I biked on the hilly, paved multi-use trail and hiked several beautiful spots in the woods. You'll be transported through time when you hike The Narrows, a historic trail people have been using for over 200 years! We'll also meet the park's turtles and red tailed hawk.

Patoka Lake's water recreation will absolutely draw you in, but stay for the adventures you'll find on the trails too!

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Join me at beautiful Hardy Lake where you'll find all the water recreation, hiking, or hunting you crave along with the state's largest raptor program! The Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center was once a place to rehabilitate animals and birds of all kinds. Now, their educational birds can be seen at parks and events across the state. Much of the funding for the center comes from the Friends of Hardy Lake and their fun events. Hear all about the park, volunteers, and the incredible birds who call it home!

Follow the Friends of Hardy Lake and be on the lookout for their next Breakfast with the Birds!

If you find an orphaned or injured animal, check out the DNR Fish and Wildlife resources for who to contact.

Check out this link if you want to see the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife barn owl camera, provided by their Friends group.

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It’s my birthday AND the podcast’s one year anniversary! So today’s episode is a little different. My friends Halle and Kelcy are hosts of the travel podcast Love It There, and today they are interviewing ME about myself, the podcast, and the parks. Hope you enjoy this conversational episode and get to know me a little better!

Plus, I'm excited that you'll now be able to find IN the Parks content on the website Get Indiana. From Small Town Breakdowns to Hidden Gems to podcast interviews with local business leaders and thinkers, I know you'll appreciate our state even more! You can check out my IN the Parks posts too!

Here are some of the Love It There episodes we reference in this episode:

• me talking about my trip to Berlin, Germany
• Backpacking Africa from Capetown to Cairo
• Ossian, Indiana

If you’ve traveled somewhere fun that you want to share about, reach out to Kelcy and Halle on Instagram.

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