HOOSIER MAMA
the fossil beds. The park hosts many events with
experts who will guide you through the park and
educate you about things you probably wouldn’t
have noticed. After exploring the park, you can see
several exhibits in the air-conditioned interpretive
center. There are many perfect places to enjoy a
picnic overlooking the Ohio river nearby.
By Farrah Alexander
GET OUT
THIS SPRING
A
S A SOUTHERN INDIANA
LOCAL, YOU KNOW
DESCRIBING THIS AREA
AS “THE SUNNY SIDE” IS
LITTLE MORE THAN A CUTE TOURISM SLOGAN.
IF IT’S SUNNY, YOU BETTER GET OUT AND TAKE
ADVANTAGE BECAUSE THE NEXT DAY VERY
WELL COULD BE RAINY, FRIGID, SWAMPY HOT
OR JUST SO INTENSELY POLLINATED YOU
CAN’T BEAR TO GO OUTSIDE. SOMETIMES, WE
MANAGE TO FIT IN ELEMENTS OF ALL FOUR
SEASONS IN THE COURSE OF ONE WEEK, MUCH
TO THE DISMAY (OR DELIGHT?) OF LOCAL
WEATHER FORECASTERS.
But during the spring, the sunny days are truly
beautiful. The lilies and tulips have bloomed,
leaving bursts of color everywhere you turn. The
weather is pristine – not too hot and not too cool
– just the perfect temperature to relax outside.
And we have plenty of wonderful options to
explore the area as a family. So, grab your nasal
spray and let’s go!
The Falls of the Ohio State Park (201 W.
Riverside Drive, Clarksville) is a fantastic place
to spend a nice day. My five-year-old Daniel is
obsessed with dinosaurs, so he loves climbing
over the huge rocks and discovering fossils among
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The Widow’s Walk (415 E. Riverside Drive,
Clarksville) is a beautiful Victorian mansion along
the Ohio River overlooking the Louisville skyline.
The Widow’s Walk has an ice creamery, coffee
shop and offers bicycle rentals. You can enjoy
your treats on the gorgeous porch overlooking
the river or explore the beautiful courtyards on
site. They also offer very reasonably priced kid-
friendly lunch items like corn dogs and chicken
nuggets. The bicycle rentals include tandem bikes
and bikes with child carriers attached. The Ohio
River Scenic By