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COLUMN Clifty Falls State Park (1501 Green Road, Madison) is a beautiful, scenic park with gorgeous waterfalls. The park has many hiking and walking trails, some are easily accessible for small children and some are better suited for experienced hikers. Since the park is so large, you can easily find a peaceful and quiet place to have a picnic or just enjoy nature. There are campgrounds and inns nearby if you’d prefer to stay overnight and thoroughly experience the park. The Historic District (Madison) along the First, Second and Third Streets downtown contain many of the town’s restored homes of the pre- Civil War era. The area is simply charming and a really lovely place to stroll and site-see. You can pop in an antique shop, burger joint, boutique, or just admire the historical buildings. Just a few blocks away, you can walk along the banks of the Ohio River. Deam Lake State Recreation Area (1217 Deam Lake Road, Borden) is a spacious, wooded park with many activities. The park offers fishing, boating, and swimming. If you’re looking to spend the night or weekend, there are campgrounds available. There are many hiking trails of varying difficulty levels available. Whether you’re making a weekend of it or just spending the day, Deam Lake is a great escape into nature not far from home. IF IT’S SUNNY, YOU BETTER GET OUT AND TAKE ADVANTAGE BECAUSE THE NEXT DAY VERY WELL COULD BE RAINY, FRIGID, SWAMPY HOT... Hidden Hill (1011 Utica Charlestown Road, Jeffersonville) is a beautiful, sprawling botanical garden featuring unique art sculptures owned by local gardening guru Bob Hill. It’s a whimsical place to walk around, explore and children will love spotting the variety of flowers and looking for monarch butterflies. Plus, the gardens provide an incredible backdrop for photos of your kids! My sister-in-law and photographer Valerie Johnson loves going to Hidden Hill to take stunning photos of my niece, Piper. After so many days and weekends spent cooped up in the house during the long winter, It’s such a treat to get outside, expose yourself to some fresh air and enjoy one of the many scenic areas we have to enjoy both nature and time with your YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR YOUR FIRST DANCE. INDIANA’S TRANSpORTATION NETwORk 812.421.9999 24 HR SERVICE / HOTEL / CASINO / MEDICAL Our team of experienced DJs will help make your wedding day just what you always dreamed it would be. Contact us today for a free quote and let Spin-A-Round Sound help make that first dance last forever. 502.468.4134 | www.spinaroundsounddj.com #spinnation APRIL/MAY 2018 : EXTOL 109