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Falls Of The Ohio State Park
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Discovering the Fossil Bed Hike
August 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEvent DetailsDiscover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, how/why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes ( 1:00 – 2:00 pm). Meet on the deck. Wear walking shoes and bring a bottle of water as the […]
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Outer Fossil Bed Hike
August 25 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pmEvent DetailsThe outer fossils are one of the world’s amazing excursions to see Devonian fossils in their natural “habitat.” We can only offer hikes in the late summer and fall when the upper gates of the McAlpine Dam are closed.
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Digging the Past 24th Year !
August 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsThis will be the 24th year for this special event at the Falls of the Ohio State Park that focuses on fossils, geology and archaeology. Join us with refreshed collecting piles, hikes, special presentations and geology-themed craft activities. This event is co-sponsored by IMI, Inc. with participation by the Indiana Geological and Water Survey. There […]
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Discovering the Fossil Bed Hike
August 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEvent DetailsDiscover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, how/why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes ( 1:00 – 2:00 pm). Meet on the deck. Wear walking shoes and bring a bottle of water as the […]
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Discovering the Fossil Bed Hike
August 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmEvent DetailsDiscover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, how/why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes ( 1:00 – 2:00 pm). Meet on the deck. Wear walking shoes and bring a bottle of water as the […]
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A Really BIG Fossil Hike
September 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amEvent DetailsThis hike will take you to the park’s record-holders–the biggest fossils at the Falls! Stops will include the largest horn coral in the Western Hemisphere, a branching coral colony 50 feet across, pipe organ corals, honeycomb corals and other types of fossils that rate as GIANTS in the Devonian sea. Bring your camera, a bucket […]
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Meet the Paleontologist - Tools of the Trade
September 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmEvent DetailsWhat tools are used by Paleontologists? How are they used? What are some safety concerns? Why shouldn’t I use wood shop tools? Park Paleontologist, Alan Goldstein will discuss tools at the collecting piles, including the equipment that the pros use to make fossils exhibit-worthy.
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Outer Fossil Bed Hike
September 8 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pmEvent DetailsThe outer fossils are one of the world’s amazing excursions to see Devonian fossils in their natural “habitat.” We can only offer hikes in the late summer and fall when the upper gates of the McAlpine Dam are closed.
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The New Orientation Film Public Premier
September 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmEvent DetailsThe new Falls of the Ohio Orientation Film will take visitors on an unforgettable journey through time. Using cutting-edge digital technology, the film will breathe life into key moments of the Falls’ remarkable history. The ten minute film will project from a 4 K ( HD ) projector with a projection of 38 feet wide.
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Rose Island Tour: A Falls of the Ohio Foundation Member Appreciation Event
- August 25, 2016
- Mark Young, Falls of the Ohio Foundation Board Member
- 1 Min Read
On June 30 I joined Falls of the Ohio Foundation members Dee Linn, David Dockstader and Stan Dunn along with their extended families to tour historic Rose Island at Charlestown State Park.
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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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