Hiking History
The creek Nestled in the hills of Southern Indiana is a 1319 acre state park. Spring Mill State Park gives it's visitors a chance to explore caves, capture the serene beauty of the woodlands, and take a walk back in time. Or visit the Virgil I. Grissom Memorial at the entrance to the park. Wildlife and birds are abundant in the park. It's not uncommon to see wading birds in Spring Mill Lake, or to see deer, raccoons and other animals throughout the day. The caves are home to fish, bats and spiders. The main attraction of the park is the Pioneer Village. It takes you back close to 200 years in history to some of the first settlers in Indiana. Thanks to Samuel Jackson, Jr., a young Canadian soldier from the War of 1812, and his vision of building a log cabin and a grist mill in the Indiana Territory, the Pioneer Village has survived the ownership of many people until 1927. In 1927, Richard Lieber, the father of Indiana's state park system, was instrumental i