A 727 jet used in the filming of "U.S. Marshals" is one of the sunken treasures in this abandoned stone quarry.
Managed by the Wesselman Nature Society, 'tis a 35-acre urban wetland containing a marsh, cypress slough, channel remnant of the Ohio River and surrounding prairie, and a bottomland hardwood forest.
Best place to watch the river. Take lunch down to the Riverfront Plaza and watch people fishing and taking their boats in and out of the water.
Hot spot for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, sauger and bluegill.
Check out the fire tower, lake, campsites, and a $300,000 Lincoln Bicentennial Plaza.
Nationally recognized as one of the best-preserved prehistoric Native American sites in the country. It was once home to Middle Mississippian culture from 1100 to 1450. Closed on Mondays.
The 200-acre Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve behind Wesselman Park on the East Side is an Indiana State Nature Preserve and National Natural Landmark.
Years ago, the Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro's newspaper) sponsored a straw poll vote to determine what color to paint the bridge. Not surprisingly, blue was the overwhelming winner. (Wikipedia)
A tribute to Mrs Shirley James for her dedication and service for the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage. Designed by VPS Architects (where we've also left a tip!).
Follow the trail northwestward all the way past the river, Aztar, Mulzer Crushed Stone, and across Ohio Street to reach the Shirley James Gateway Plaza monument on S. 7th Ave!
The Warrick County bridge #264 was relocated and now serves a pedestrian bridge here.
A short looped trail from the main parking lot, which can be hiked in about 45 minutes, passes along most of the main rock formations. (VisitEvansville.com)
Declared a national recreation area by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, resides between two massive lakes, Barkley and Kentucky.
Moved to Henderson in 1810, to establish a retail business. But he was far more interested in birds and eventually left in 1819, determined to paint all the birds of America.
The ferry ride to Kentucky is free. There's also the famous river pirate's cave, a lodge with cabins, and a cafe on a high bluff.
Holds local and regional races, including the prominent Hoosier Nationals, and the Indiana State Championship. Practices every Wednesday night from 5:30-8p.
More than 600 acres of water to boat and fish, with seven boat ramps and no check-in.
