Originally posted February 2009. Ravinia Woods is a unit of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest located just 30 miles southwest of Indianapolis. This 1500 acre area of wooded rolling hills and valleys is interspersed with fields, small ponds and several streams. The land was purchased in 2004 from AES/Indianapolis Power and Light and is open toContinue reading “Ravinia Woods (A Unit of the Morgan-Monroe State Forest)”
Author Archives: Jeff Gabbard
As the leaves fall…
Originally posted October 2008. The other night I dreamt I was standing underneath a huge sycamore tree surrounded by its fallen leaves. I felt happiness and connection as I took in the wonder of the scene. In the dream, each time I reached down to pick up a leaf, I was reminded of a familyContinue reading “As the leaves fall…”
Tippecanoe Battlefield
Originally posted July 2007 The Tippecanoe Battlefield is located in Battleground, Indiana. The Battle of Tippecanoe is considered an important event that many of us in Indiana probably read about in elementary school. The story goes that white folks in southern Indiana (around Vincennes) were getting nervous about all the Indians gathering in Prophetstown andContinue reading “Tippecanoe Battlefield”
Chimney Tops Trail (Great Smoky Mountains)
Reposted from July, 2007. Note that the trail no longer follows this exact route. The Chimney Tops trail is probably one of the most popular trails in the Smokies, but don’t let that keep you from hiking it. Most of the cars you see in the parking lot are for people playing in the creeksContinue reading “Chimney Tops Trail (Great Smoky Mountains)”
Peninsula Trail: Deam Wilderness, Hoosier National Forest
Originally posted: March 6th, 2010 As the only designated wilderness area in the state of Indiana, the Deam Wilderness holds a special place in the hearts of all Hoosiers who like their nature experience just a little on the wild side. It has been at least 15 years since I last hiked the Peninsula Trail. Continue reading “Peninsula Trail: Deam Wilderness, Hoosier National Forest”
Rafting the Nantahala River
Go with the flow. You really have no choice. Original Post was made on July 27, 2007. Going white water rafting has been a dream of mine for at least 20 years. So, to celebrate my 43rd birthday, (Yikes, I’ll be middle age in another 10 years or so!), I finally realized that dream. 17 years ago,Continue reading “Rafting the Nantahala River”
Jeffrey Gabbard 