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Gift #152: Spring Mill again

On one of the hikes we went on at Spring Mill State Park, we happened up a sign about Father Damien Schmeltz.  He was ordained at St. Meinrad Monastery at age 20 and  then pursued a graduate degree in plant ecology.  He … Continue reading

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Gift #150: Walk through Donaldson Woods

A very special part of Spring Mill State Park is Donaldson Woods.  George Donaldson, a Scotsman, bought the tract of land in 1865, and preserved it as a virgin forest.  It is a rare treasure indeed, to find uncut, untouched … Continue reading

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