Scott’s Gulf Celebrates Grand Opening
White County leaders, state leaders and various agencies gathered at Welch’s Point Overlook on Friday to dedicate the opening of Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park spans over 9,500 acres and unites Virgin Falls State Natural Area with Dog Cove and Lost Creek Natural Area. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said the […]
Day Hikes At Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park Starts The New Year
Hikers can get their new year started with a pair of guided day hikes through Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said he will lead a five-mile hike on New Year’s Eve, with a more strenuous hike on New Year’s Day. Ranger Allen Reynolds will lead the second hike nine miles up […]
Fall Creek Falls Honored For Mature Forests
The Fall Creek Falls natural area has been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network for its publicly accessible mature forests. The organization designates and protects forest over 80 years old throughout the United States. Park Manager Stuart Carroll said the national park service protected the area in 1935 allowing the forest to grow undisturbed. “By […]
