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Falls Of The Ohio State Park
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Birds at the Falls of the Ohio
April 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsThe Falls of the Ohio is a place where many different kinds of birds, migratory and residents, may be seen over the course of the year. Falls volunteer and birding expert Del Striegel will review common species with beautiful photos and provide tips of when to look for them. A hike to look for birds […]
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Origin of the Ohio River--Silver Anniversary Series
April 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmEvent DetailsWilliam “Drew” Andrews, with the Kentucky Geological Survey, recaps the history of the Ohio River from the prehistoric Teays River to the mighty river we see today. Drew is featured in our exhibit gallery in a video about the same subject; how the Teays River died and the Ohio River was born. Our silver anniversary […]
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Meet the Paleontologist - Life in Silurian: What Fossils Tell Us
April 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsThe Silurian Period (443 to 419 million years ago) was dominated by marine life including corals, trilobites, and shells.
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Family Nature Club - Making a Fossil Collection
May 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsA Family Nature Club favorite – kids can make a fossil collection from the park’s fossil collecting piles behind the Interpretive Center.
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George Rogers Clark Home Site Special Activities
May 25 @ 10:00 am - May 27 @ 3:00 pmEvent DetailsSpecial activities are planned for 2019 on the listed weekends from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm sponsored by the Falls of the Ohio State Park “Naturalist at Heart” volunteers. Check back for updates.
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Free Fishing Day
June 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsPart of the statewide Free Fishing Weekend, this family event is for everyone who loves being near water.
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Ohio River Sweep
June 15 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pmEvent DetailsHelp us clean trash along the riverbank. Sponsored by Ohio River Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) and the Town of Clarksville.
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Family Nature Club - Driftwood Art
June 16 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsKids will use driftwood and natural materials to make a mini-sculpture to take home.
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George Rogers Clark Home Site Special Activities
July 6 @ 10:00 am - July 7 @ 3:00 pmEvent DetailsSpecial activities are planned for 2019 on the listed weekends from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm sponsored by the Falls of the Ohio State Park “Naturalist at Heart” volunteers. Check back for updates.
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Volunteer Recognition
- March 25, 2019
- 2018 Volunteers at Heart Participants Honored
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The Falls of the Ohio State Park staff invited Volunteer At Heart participants to celebrate 2018 accomplishments on March 14, 2019. A total of 26 volunteers gave at least 40 hours of their time last year leading tours, hikes, bird viewings, school labs, gardening and so much more!! Volunteer of the Year for 2018 was […]
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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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