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Harmonie State Park Nature Preserves
Harmonie State Park contains two nature preserves operated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The Wabash Border preserve contains a mature dry-mesic upland forest, mesic ravine forest, and wet floodplain forest bordering the Wabash River. The Harmonie Hills … Continue reading
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Grey Estate Cypress Slough
The Grey Estate Cypress Slough is essentially the other side of the Twin Swamp Cypress Slough, and is accessible via a parking area directly across the road from Big Cypress Slough. It has several trails that follow the slough or take the hiker through interesting flat woods. Continue reading
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Wabash Lowlands Wetland Conservation Area
The Wabash Lowlands is comprised of hardwood forests and several ponds. The area is an important wetland for migrating birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Wading birds such as cranes and herons inhabit the deep ponds and surrounding areas. Native pecan trees and naturally occurring bamboo and cane provide the cover for the wet floodplain forest. Continue reading
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Twin Swamps Nature Preserve
Twin Swamps is one of the northernmost cypress sloughs in the United States. It features a nice trail, a wooden observation walk and deck, abundant wildflowers, bald cypress and oaks. Continue reading
