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Family reunions and get togethers can be held for free at Sycamore Springs Park. Sycamore Springs Park offers creeks to explore, a tiny village, hiking trails, a fishing pond, baseball field, basketball courts, over a dozen playgrounds, and even a tiny petting zoo.

A beach trip is in the cards this summer! Indiana residents can enter Patoka Lake State Park for only $7 per car, and this grants you access to Patoka Lake Beach! Cool off in the lake all day long, build sandcastles, enjoy a picnic in the shade, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t forget to visit the Nature Center and meet the resident wildlife! 

Explore the Town of Milltown! Make sure to check out the Canoe Art Walk. If mobility issues are a concern, have no fear! All canoes and murals can be viewed from the comfort of your vehicle. Make sure to take a scenic drive to the Legendary Shoe Tree while you are in town. 

If hiking is your passion, check out Hemlock Cliffs, Yellow Birch Ravine, O’Bannon Woods State Park, and Patoka Lake State Park! Crawford County has an abundance of waterfalls, creeks, rocky outcroppings, and woods to explore! 

Louisville Astronomical Society hosts free Public Nights at their Curby observatory once a month. Bring your family out to marvel at our dark night sky! Don’t forget to attend our free Milky Way Festival on August 7th & 8th at Cave Country Canoes.

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