Free fishing weekend on June 6-7
Indiana residents do not need a license to fish in Indiana’s public waters on June 6-7. More information
State parks, inns receive TripAdvisor hospitality honors
Nine Indiana state parks and four state park inns have earned a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for excellence in hospitality.
The award is given to establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor.com.
TripAdvisor recognized Brown County, Clifty Falls, Falls of the Ohio, Indiana Dunes, McCormick’s Creek, Mounds, Pokagon, Spring Mill and Turkey Run state parks as excellent attractions.
Earning certificates in the lodging category were Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek State Park, Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park, Fort Harrison State Park Inn, and Spring Mill Inn at Spring Mill State Park. Read more
 Play and stay at an Indiana State Park Inn for less
Stay 2 nights, Sunday – Thursday, June 1 – Aug. 27, at Canyon Inn, Clifty Inn or Spring Mill Inn and your second night is half off. Call 1.877.LODGES 1 to reserve your summertime fun today. (Based on availability, certain restrictions may apply.)
NRC adopts fees, drops rifle and sunfish proposals
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) authorized certain fee changes for some DNR properties and gave final approval to a package of fish and wildlife rules after dropping three proposals in that rule package.
The proposals that were removed from the fish and wildlife package would have expanded the use of high-powered rifles for deer hunting, placed a statewide 25-fish daily bag limit on sunfish (i.e., bluegill), and allowed landowners to provide oral permission instead of requiring written permission for another individual to take coyotes from the landowner’s property. Find out more
 Always wear your life jacket
WEAR IT Indiana is a public outreach campaign designed to enlighten and encourage the use of life jackets while boaters and swimmers are enjoying Indiana waterways.
By educating the public, WEAR IT Indiana’s goal is to reduce or eliminate the loss of life from drowning in the Hoosier state.
Attention Father’s Day shoppers
Give Dad home-grown goodness with Outdoor Indiana magazine. Buy him a gift subscription. View excerpts of the May-June issue.
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 Indiana Dunes State Park offering beach yoga
Indiana Dunes State Park has partnered with Bleu Lotus Yoga to offer beach yoga classes this summer.
Certified instructors will lead the class and incorporate a variety of postures. Each class lasts about 75 minutes and is suitable for most levels, including those with no experience.
Beach Yoga is already underway. It takes place near the beach pavilion at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday and Friday. Friday night sessions will also be offered at 6:30 p.m. Participants should arrive at least 10 minutes early.
There is a $10-per-person program fee for each class.
Classes are canceled in case of inclement weather.
Participants can register and prepay by credit card by calling Bleu Lotus Yoga at (219) 299-YOGA, or by visiting bleulotusyoga.com. Registration is recommended because space is limited.
Trails Day in Indiana is June 6
Each year, Indiana joins states across the country in marking National Trails Day as a time to recognize the United States’ trails system and its countless supporters and volunteers. Find out more
 Find out what fish are biting in your area lakes
Check out the updated DNR fishing reports.
The new look splits the state into three zones, North, Central and South. Each zone can be clicked on an interactive map to see all lake reports in that region. A dropdown list of lakes in the system is also available to allow specific searches.
Free fun shoot at Winamac FWA
The youth/adult fun shoot at Winamac FWA will be from 8 a.m. to noon on June 20. Lunch will be provided.
Challenge your shotgun, rifle and pistol shooting skills. First-time shooters and seasoned shooters are welcome. Space is limited; register by calling (574) 946-4422.
June is Coastal Awareness Month in Indiana
Coastal Awareness Month in June is a chance for Hoosiers to celebrate northwest Indiana’s unique natural resources and the region’s importance to the rest of the state.
Lake Michigan is a source of recreation, drinking water, industrial resources and more. The 45 miles of shoreline in Indiana is the most biologically diverse in the Great Lakes region
A lineup of Coastal Awareness Month activities is at cam.dnr.IN.gov. Events include paddling, shipwreck tales, guided hikes, music, festivals and more. Check back often as more events may be added. Find out more
Fun with Indiana State Parks
• Arts in the Park Festival at McCormick’s Creek State Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Includes live music beginning at 11 a.m. and an Art Fair with local artists and crafts persons featuring original work for display and sale.
• Scales Reptile Weekend at Clifty Falls State Park on June 13-14. Live reptiles and lots of programs.
• Bison Bash at Ouabache State Park on June 20. Experience life as a bison, hear about life and legends, and try your hand at throwing buffalo chips.
• Bike Back in Time (The Mini Tour) Monroe Lake, 8:30 a.m., June 27. Explore limestone and human history in this 12-mile guided cycling tour. Beginners welcome, ages 15+. Register by June 23.
• Horse Lovers Day Camp at Salamonie Lake for ages 7-11, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., June 23-25. Meet and groom live equines and learn basic horse care; don’t need to own a horse to attend. $50/person; family discounts available. Register at (260) 468-2127.
• Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s “Patriotic Pops” Concerts at Pokagon State Park on June 24 and at Ouabache State Park on June 25.
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