Wabash Valley Outdoors

04/07/2024

Eclipse items available on our website www.wabashvalleyoutdoors.com

06/26/2021

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has received at least a dozen reports of sick or dead songbirds every week, and at least 100 in the last month. On Friday, Natural Resources recommended Hoosiers remove bird feeders statewide.

05/09/2021

03/16/2021

As you are planning your outdoor adventures for 2021, here is a great map that shows all of the units that are a part of the Indiana State Parks. We have added Redbird and Interlake SRAs to our family this year, and those are two state-operated properties where you can ride an off-road vehicle in addition to hiking, mountain biking and picnicking. We are also happy to welcome Starve Hollow and Deam Lake SRAs to Indiana State Parks. They have in the past been managed by the Division of Forestry; recreation opportunities will now be coordinated through Parks while Forestry concentrates on forest management in those two locations. Camping, hiking, swimming and other activities that you love at Starve Hollow and Deam Lake SRAs will still be there when you arrive to visit.

So if you are planning a statewide tour of state park units this year, you can use this map as a guide - we'll be happy to see you at your favorite place or at all of them! Start your journey at stateparks.IN.gov. Get your 2021 annual pass at shopINstateparks.com.

02/26/2021

Asian carp are invasive in Indiana - it’s illegal to possess them alive if you catch one or it jumps into your boat. Two species found in Indiana waters, the bighead and silver carp, are two of the most preferred food fish worldwide. These two fish feed primarily on plankton, resulting in a very mild, flakey meat (similar to crappie) that readily absorbs spices and marinades. You can help our native fish ecosystems by cooking carp you catch. We have recipes! See https://bit.ly/3pr68kw. Learn more about Asian carp: wildlife.IN.gov/10327.htm.

02/24/2021

FYI...
Wildlife aggression of coyotes will be on high for the next several weeks.
The next 4-6 weeks is mating season for coyotes. Please pay attention to your dogs and/or cats when outside. The outcome can be tragic as they can and will attack your pets. Coyote breeding typically peaks in late February and early March. Male coyotes can become more aggressive during this time of year. Keep your pets safe!

06/20/2020

https://www.tribstar.com/features/valley_life/griffin-bike-park-in-vigo-county-featured-on-visit-indianas-the-20-in-20-outdoor/article_04e9f03e-fa87-556a-857a-4395cdc9fcad.html

Visit Indiana’s next list reveals the top outdoor adventure stops in the Hoosier State, perfect for social distancing. The list includes Griffin Bike Park in Vigo County.

06/17/2020

Are you ready to try our annual Fitness Challenge? Run, walk, bike, paddle or swim at least 25 miles inside one or more of Indiana's state park or lakes, complete the fitness challenge log you can download at dnr.IN.gov/healthy and send it back to us to be entered in a drawing for great prizes ranging from a 2021 annual pass to a camping or inns gift card to an Outdoor Indiana subscription!

05/09/2020

IMPORTANT UPDATE (05/08/20):
Turkey Run, Shades and Indiana Dunes state parks, and Deam Lake and Starve Hollow state recreation areas will resume collecting entrance fees on May 9, 2020. All other DNR properties will resume charging entrance fees no later than May 15, 2020. A full breakdown of entrance and other fees is at stateparks.IN.gov/5062.htm.

Status will change for several facilities and services beginning May 11th as well. This includes:
•Equestrian and mountain bike trails open for day use only for riding on Monday, May 11.
•Day-use restrooms and vault toilets reopen at DNR properties the week of May 11. Until then, come prepared for restroom use to be restricted.
•Year-round Nature Centers and historic facilities in state parks reopen the week of May 11. Hours may be reduced, and social distancing may limit the number of guests allowed in the respective facility at one time.
•Marinas open the week of May 11, with limited operations.
•The Fort Golf Course is open, and the golf pro shop at Fort Harrison State Park reopens the week of May 11, with self-service cart rental available and a limit of one person per cart.

Modern and equestrian campgrounds will tentatively open for use on May 24, 2020. A complete status list for facilities and services at DNR properties is at on.IN.gov/dnrcovid19.

If you are visiting this weekend or in the coming weeks, please remember these guidelines to keep you, our staff and our public lands safe and open:
•Practice social distancing at all times, particularly, as you hike, picnic, visit nature centers or use boat ramps. Keep a minimum of 6 feet from other individuals you encounter, for your safety and theirs.
•Keep your group size small – fewer than 25 individuals is ideal.
•Bring your own drinking water and hand sanitizer.
•If you picnic, bring and use a covering for your picnic table and take it with you when you leave.
•If a parking lot is full, move to another location.
•If you are not feeling well, please stay home and plan a visit for a different day.

04/26/2020

We're excited to open select Illinois parks, fish and wildlife areas and recreational areas May 1, but understand you may have questions. For more information see 👇 or check our website at: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/closures/Pages/ParksOpenDuringCoVID19.aspx.

04/26/2020

Show you support to the local outdoors. New designs available soon. More designs on website www.wabashvalleyoutdoors.com

04/26/2020