Visit the Hoosier National Forest on horseback and camp overnight at a horse camp in Shirley Creek, Blackwell or Hickory Ridge. These sites are open all yearround for picnics as well.
Reserve a picnic shelter and visit any one of the scenic picnic locations at Indian-Celina Lakes, Hardin Ridge or Buzzard Roost with the family and friends.
Hike the many trails throughout the Hoosier National Forest area ranging from a seven-mile hike in the Tipsaw Recreation Area to the 16-mile Two Lakes loop around the Indian-Celina Lakes or a 24-mile jaunt across German Ridge.
Buy an annual trail permit if planning to horseback ride in the Hoosier National Forest often. Day permits are also available for anyone over 17. Horse camping permits are not required.
Grab the mountain bikes and a few friends to visit the awesome biking trails found at Surly Creek and Hickory Ridge. Purchase daily or annual trail permits for each biker.
Boat or fish one or all of the Hoosier's freshwater lakes: Lake Monroe, Tipsaw Lake, Saddle Lake and Indian-Celina Lakes.
Collect natural treasures in the woods of the Hoosier National Forest during different times of the year. Hunt for morel mushrooms in the early spring, follow the creek bed in search of geode rocks and crystals any time of the year, and look for arrowheads in winter when the foliage is gone.
Drive any number of the scenic highways throughout the Hoosier National Forest area. Follow the Ohio River Scenic Byway, wind through the country roads of scenic highways 46 and 45 near Bloomington, or visit the historic highways 50 and 150.
Spend several days visiting the 13,000-acre Charles Deam Wilderness Area spelunking in caves, climbing Hemlock Cliffs and hiking the barrens.
Admire the 88-acre plot of virgin oak and walnut trees found in the Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest.
Visit the Hoosier National Forest for special event days like fishing derbies, wildflower hikes and migratory bird programs. Wine tours are also available; see the related eHow article, "Take a Wine Tour Around Hoosier National Forest."
Remember the visit to Hoosier National Forest by shopping for souvenirs and books at the Bedford and Tell City Forest Offices.
