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IN the Parks

IN the Parks

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IN the Parks is an Indiana state parks podcast telling the stories of the Hoosier state's incredible parks! Hosted by Indy-native Allison Martin, IN the Parks gives you the history, stories, best trails, hidden gems, and all the latest park events. On each episode, you'll hear from Indiana state parks staff and volunteers. So come fall in love with the Hoosier state and see why the best memories are made in the parks!

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  • The Monon South & Next Level Trails: How Trails Connect Our Communities

    The Monon South & Next Level Trails: How Trails Connect Our Communities
    Jun 23 2026
    Let’s go for a ride or walk along the Monon South, stopping in 6 small towns along the trail. We’ll get breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks, and plenty of activity along the way! And best of all, you’ll be close to several state parks, so consider adding in these communities to your visit to Spring Mill State Park, Deam Lake, or Patoka Lake!Below are events or places I visited and recommended. There are even more restaurants and shops mentioned in the episode!Borden: -Broken Town Granola-Norma Jean’s Ice Cream (didn’t eat anything but stopped by)Pekin:-4th of July Festival-Silver Fox CafeSalem-John Hay Center-The Depot Railroad Museum-Born Boutique-El Maguey (didn’t eat here but wanted to!)-H&R BakeryCampbellsburg: -Cave River Valley (didn’t make it but looks awesome!)Orleans:-dogwood festival-El CompadreMitchell:-Mitchell Opera House-Gus Grissom’s boyhood home (did a drive-by)-Main Street Raceway Slot Car Racing-Spring Mill State ParkIf you want to learn more about the Monon South, here's trail info and check out Magnificent Monon South and Discover Southern Indiana to find even more fun activities in this part of the state!Podcast Listening Feedback Needed! Want to give input on your favorite park, what topics you want to hear about on the podcast, and more? I’d love if you could take my listener survey Open through June.Check out the IN the Parks website and follow along on Instagram and Facebook. Buy IN the Parks stickers and support the podcast! Edited for length and clarity. Any mistakes are my own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    54 Min.
  • Indiana Dunes State Park: How an Ordinary Person Has an Extraordinary Impact

    Indiana Dunes State Park: How an Ordinary Person Has an Extraordinary Impact
    Jun 9 2026

    Indiana Dunes State Park is our most visited park and has been loved for over a hundred years! But do you even know what a dune is? Or why they're important? Or the people we have to thank for the park's creation? What about the shipwreck offshore? And how many birds migrate along Lake Michigan every year? You're about to discover there's a lot more that makes the dunes special than you know!


    If you’re interested in attending the Indiana Birding Festival, be sure to follow Indiana Audubon.


    The Indiana Dunes tourism site is where you can find that great app, learn about all the events in the area, and check out the 3 Dune Challenge map.


    Support the Friends of Indiana Dunes by becoming a member, even if you don’t live nearby.


    Podcast Listening Feedback Needed! Want to give input on your favorite park, what topics you want to hear about on the podcast, and more? I’d love if you could take my listener survey, open through June.


    Check out the IN the Parks website and follow along on Instagram and Facebook. Buy IN the Parks stickers and support the podcast!


    Interviews are edited for length and clarity. Any mistakes are my own.

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    53 Min.
  • Brandt Baughman, Indiana State Parks Director: The State of the State Parks

    Brandt Baughman, Indiana State Parks Director: The State of the State Parks
    May 26 2026

    It's my 50th episode! Hooray! To celebrate, we're hearing from Brandt Baughman, the Indiana State Parks Director. Brandt grew up going to Spring Mill and spent time working there, at Ouabache, and at Indiana Dunes before moving into management roles. After 36 years, he's now the director of all Indiana's state parks.


    I loved learning about his deep family connections to Spring Mill, what he's excited about next for parks, and what his favorite things are. (Is Brandt on Team Cave or Team Fire Tower? And what animal would he still love to see in Indiana?)


    This interview has been edited less than my typical episodes, but has still been edited for clarity. We also talked a while about the Indiana state fair, but I did not include that here as it didn’t fit within the larger flow of the episode. However, I learned the theme is baseball and the DNR building will still be a fun spot for families and park lovers!


    Podcast Listener Feedback Wanted! I'd love to hear from YOU! What's your favorite state park? What topics & places do you want to hear about next? How can I make the pod better? Let me know!


    Check out the IN the Parks website and follow along on Instagram and Facebook. Buy IN the Parks stickers and support the podcast!


    Any mistakes are my own.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    27 Min.
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