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Trash Blast | Iron Furnace (Forest Service Road 1901)

Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host our annual fall Trash Blasts! They will happen…
Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dates: November 6, 2026
Contact information: Illinois Extension, cupquake@illinois.edu , 217-333-5900
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Self Guided Luminary Hike

Event Location:
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area - Hoosier National Forest
6464 Hardin Ridge Rd
Heltonville, IN
Join us for a fun nighttime hike. This is a moderate/easy 1.5-mile, illuminated hike that starts with some uneven terrain and leads to a paved…
Times: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dates: November 6, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
a trial lit by luminaria

Self Guided Luminary Hike

Event Location:
Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area
20230 Indian Lake Access Rd
Saint Croix, IN
Head out and see the illuminated interpretive trail behind the historic Rickenbaugh House. This 1-mile trail is somewhat rugged with uneven footing.…
Times: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Dates: November 7, 2026
Contact information: 812-547-7051
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Fee-Free Day: Veteran’s Day

The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. 
Times: All Day
Dates: November 11, 2026
Contact information: (573) 364-4621
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Fee-Free Day: Veterans Day

On designated days, the Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by…
Times: All Day
Dates: November 11, 2026
Contact information: (906) 428-5800
upper area of a mature white oak tree displaying flaky bark

All About Oak Trees and Acorn Craft

Event Location:
Hardin Ridge Recreation Area - Hoosier National Forest
6464 Hardin Ridge Rd
Heltonville, IN
Join us at the Forest Education Center located within the Hardin Ridge Recreation Area and learn about the mighty oak trees and why they are…
Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dates: November 14, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
upper area of a mature white oak tree displaying flaky bark

All About Oak Trees and Acorn Craft

Event Location:
Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area - Hoosier National Forest
20230 Indian Lake Access Rd
Saint Croix, IN
Join us at the historic Rickenbaugh House located within the Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area and learn about the mighty oak trees and why they…
Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dates: November 21, 2026
Contact information: 812-547-7051
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