Free admission to Indiana State Parks kicks off Visit Indiana Week
Admission is free for everyone at state parks, state forest recreation areas and Interlake State Riding Area on Sunday, May 5.
Use the day to take a hike, visit an inn for lunch, enjoy a program with our interpretive naturalists, plan a picnic, and much more.
 Hit the Road for Visit Indiana Week
Visit Indiana Week is an annual celebration of all of the wonderful things to see and do in the Hoosier State. To celebrate, businesses and attractions around Indiana are offering discounted or free admission on one or more of the themed days during the week.
Free Fishing Days, May 18, June 1-2
Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout and salmon stamp to fish the state’s public waters on Free Fishing Days. Parks across the state will be hosting fishing events. Check out the DNR Calendar for an event near you.
 Upcoming Learn to Hunt/Fish Events
Want to learn how to hunt or fish? Learn from the experts at our Learn to Hunt/Fish events.
- Gone Fishing, May 4, South Bend
- Family Learn to Fish the River, May 18, Elkhart
- Family Learn to Fish, May 18, Lafayette
- Family Learn to Fish, May 18, South Bend
- Learn to Hunt: Rabbit, May 18, Roush Fish & Wildlife Area
- Learn to Hunt: Dove, May 25, Bloomington
Last month for spring savings at State Park Inns
Stay two consecutive nights through May 24, 2019 and get 25% off the best available rate. Some restrictions may apply. Valid on new reservations only. Use SASU rate code when booking online.
 Grow your backyard habitat
The best way you can help wildlife is to keep them wild and provide excellent habitat for them.
Native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees are ideal landscaping choices for wildlife. These plants provide both direct and indirect sources of food by bearing edible fruit, leaves, and host sites for insects eaten by songbirds and other animals. As the planting season starts, consider incorporating native plants on your landscape.
 Upcoming guided field day hikes
Hike as many as you like or all of them.
This year, the Division of Nature Preserves is teaming with some of its partner organizations and land trusts to hold a series of hikes on nature preserves. We hope you can join us to see some of Indiana’s finest natural areas.
Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Remember firewood rule when camping
With the arrival of camping season, visitors to DNR properties can help prevent the spread of invasive species by following the DNR firewood rule.
Under the rule, visitors to state parks, reservoirs, state forests, and state fish & wildlife areas can bring firewood from home—as long as the bark has been removed. Removing the bark minimizes the risk of accidental infestation through firewood movement, because insect larvae live in sapwood under the bark.
 Crew Captain workshop, May 9
Are you an educator or youth leader wanting to bring fishing into your classroom or community? Attend this free Crew Captain workshop and learn how. You'll get access to equipment and materials to help.
Remember to clean, drain, and dry this boating season
As the weather warms and more people get out on their boats, the DNR reminds boaters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by cleaning, draining, and drying their watercraft when they are finished on the water.
Catfish stocked for urban anglers
From May 13-17, the DNR will be stocking catchable-size channel catfish at family-friendly parks across the state. The stockings are part of DNR’s urban fishing program, GoFishIN in the City.
 Get your hands on Indiana's best outdoor magazine
The May-June issue of Outdoor Indiana magazine features the state’s wild orchids. Read excerpts and get the whole thing and five other issues when you subscribe.
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The Indiana Natural Resources Foundation's mission is to support and encourage charitable, educational and scientific programs of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Together, we have helped expand public lands, restore wildlife habitat and create educational opportunities.
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