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Falls Of The Ohio State Park
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Meet the Paleontologist- Let's Look at Tentacles
December 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmEvent DetailsTentacles are used by many types of animals to gather food. Park paleontologist Alan Goldstein will pull a selection of fossils and models from the park’s collection and demonstrate the differences between the tentacle creatures in Earth’s history. You may be surprised at the varieties!
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Climate Change and Coral Reefs
December 29 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsCoral reefs were one of the first ecosystems to be impacted by climate change.
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2019 First Day Hike
January 1, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmEvent DetailsKick off 2019 with a little exercise and exploration on New Year’s Day! Hike along the upper fossil beds and learn about Devonian sea life, plants and animals that live along the river’s edge.
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Meet the Paleontologist- Fossil Fish Tales
January 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmEvent DetailsWhy are fossil fish so rare in our area?
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Geology of the Oceans
January 12, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsThe earth is a geological machine with tectonic plates that are always in motion. The moving crust open and close oceans, change currents and life itself. Geological history provides evidence of past climates and how living organisms are affected. The combination of atmosphere, ocean and earth will be covered in a presentation by marine biologist […]
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The Pennsylvanian Period - The Age of Plants
January 13, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmEvent DetailsFossils of the Coal Age are found in Indiana, Kentucky and surrounding states. This presentation will describe why fossil plants are so abundant and the significance of the Pennsylvanian Period (315-298 million years ago) in the history of life. Presented by Herb Miracle, who has been collecting fossil plants for many years. This program is […]
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Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center 25th Anniversary Celebration !
January 26, 2019Event DetailsMark you calendars to join us on January 26 and 27, 2019 to celebrate the Interpretive Center’s 25th Anniversary. We are working to finalize the schedule of events.
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Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center 25th Anniversary Celebration !
January 26, 2019 - January 27, 2019Event DetailsMark you calendars to join us on January 26 and 27, 2019 to celebrate the Interpretive Center’s 25th Anniversary. We are working to finalize the schedule of events.
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Holiday Gifts as Unique as Our Views
- December 4, 2018
- Candace Hilderbrand, Falls of the Ohio Foundation
- 1 Min Read
The gift shop in the Interpretive Center stocks a great selection of unique items perfect for family and friends. Browse fossil and mineral specimens, jewelry, toys, books, shirts and hats. The shop is offering complimentary gift wrap with each purchase while supplies last.
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Falls Of The Ohio Visitor Info
812-280-9970- Park Hours
- Every Day 7:00AM - 11:00PM
- Interpretive Center Hours
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Mon - Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM - 5:00PM
- Admission Fees
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$9: 12 and older
$7: 11 and younger
Under 5 Free
Parking is $2
- Park Location
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201 W. Riverside Dr.
Clarksville, IN 47129
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