Fall In Indiana: A Leaf Turning Adventure!
Hey friends it's Indiana Joni and Fall has officially arrived (Sept. 22nd) bringing with it a canvas of glorious colors to enjoy in the great outdoors! I love Autumn for the apple picking, corn mazes, pumpkin patch visits, festivals and hayrides but especially for a Fall road trip to soak in the beauty of nature.
If you're looking for the perfect day trip to be awed by all the bright and bold colors of Fall, one of my favorite destinations is Brown County State Park . As a kid one of my first New Palestine grade school field trips (remember those!) was to BCSP. It was love at first sight with all the majestic trees and the fiery red, gold, orange, yellow leaves just ripe for the picking and the fallen leaves lining the park like a royal blanket! For me an annual road trip to Brown County to witness the changing leaves is nostalgic and reminds me of simple care free days growing up in the Hoosier State. And as an adult it's one of my favorite annual "besties" road adventures to make new memories and still get the warm and fuzees from being a kid!
Brown County has some of the most stunning foliage in the whole Midwest (if not the nation), and Fall is a pretty big deal! The largest state park in Indiana must have plenty of leaves to see, right? Heck yeah! Plenty of great colors, trails, vistas, lookout towers, and more. Whether you go on a hike, a mountain bike ride, a horseback ride, or simply a drive, there will be tons of chances to see the bold colors of Brown County. Be sure to check out Hesitation Point, the park’s most beloved vista. It’s great for snapping a scenic pic and catching the sunset! P.S. Go in the North Gate and you’ll get to drive through a covered bridge!
Keep tabs on leaf cam to plot the perfect time to visit! Sitting high atop a scenic overlook the famous Leaf Cam offers sprawling views of Brown County’s beautiful forest. Watch fall roll in as the Leaf Cam captures a real-time, daily look at the leaves. Coordinate your day, weekend, or week in Brown County with the changing foliage! Click here to see the Leaf Cam!
Brown County State Park
Just east of Bloomington and about an hour south of downtown Indianapolis, enter the park off IN-46. This is probably the place I visit most often because it's paved and wider. The two main entrances, West Gatehouse and North Gatehouse are around the corner from one another on IN-46. The West Gatehouse is closer to Bloomington and the North Gatehouse is closer to I-65.
Indiana Joni Travel Tip: Make it a weekend getaway with a stay at The Abe Marin Lodge *Pet Friendly
The Abe Martin Lodge is nestled in the picturesque hills of Indiana’s largest state park. Here you can visit some of Indiana's most beautiful landscapes by foot, horse or car. The lodge features 84 rooms, The Little German Restaurant, cabins, and an indoor water park. It's also perfect for banquets, family reunions, weddings and business functions. And check out this link for Fall Discount Specials on rooms: https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/inns/abe-martin-lodge-at-brown-county-state-park
Enjoy Fall in Indiana and make some memories on your next road trip! And remember to "Fall"ow me Instagram!
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