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SUMMARY:Black Friday Hike at Portland Arch\, a National Natural Landmark
DESCRIPTION:“Opt outside” on the day after Thanksgiving: Join our President for a guided hike through a stunning nature preserve. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnce again on Black Friday\, we’ll host our popular Thanksgiving weekend hike. This year we are heading to Portland Arch Nature Preserve in Fountain County (west central Indiana). \nExplore the wooded valleys\, ravines\, and rocky cliffs marked by Bear Creek and Spring Creek. The 435-acre preserve features stunning terrain\, including a natural sandstone bridge carved by water. Portland Arch is one of only a few natural arches in our state. You’ll have the chance to see it up close\, as well as the plant community supported by this unique terrain. \nThe Indiana Department of Natural Resources owns this state-dedicated preserve\, which is also a National Natural Landmark. \n\nAll Ages\nPlease RSVP so we know to expect you.\n\nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nThe trail will be rugged and steep in some areas\, and possibly muddy.\nPart of the trail has a wooden staircase; steps may be slippery.\nDress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns\, brush\, poison ivy\, ticks\, and the cold (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\nBring a water bottle\, preferably refillable.\nThere are no public restrooms on site.\n\nDirections: \nPortland Arch Nature Preserve (North Trail) \n1599 W Scout Camp Rd\, Covington\, IN 47932 \nFrom Attica go south on US 41 for about 5 miles and then west on CR 650N. Once in Fountain\, follow signs to the preserve. Park in the first of two parking lots\, where the trail leads to the arch.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/black-friday-hike-at-portland-arch-a-national-natural-landmark/
LOCATION:Portland Arch Nature Preserve\, 1599 West Scout Camp Road\, Covington\, IN\, 47932\, United States
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