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Hidden Places in Indiana

Covered bridges, dunes, limestone towns, and rail-trail weekends.

62 Hidden Score 6 Discovery Signals central Region
85
Derby / Central

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge protects a 7,000‑acre floodplain along the Patoka River, offering quiet boardwalks through bottomland hardwoods where migratory birds and river otters thrive.

82
Porter / Central

Indiana Dunes Cowles Bog Route

A Lake Michigan dunes-and-wetlands route where trail choice, weather, and official NPS alerts shape the trip.

80
Vernon / Central

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

A compact refuge centered on a historic reservoir, Muscatatuck blends wetlands, woodlands, and educational facilities to showcase Indiana’s conservation efforts in a serene setting.

79
Madison / Central

Clifty Falls Canyon Trails

A waterfall-and-ravine park that pairs naturally with Madison and the Ohio River corridor.

77
Lincoln City / Central

Lincoln Boyhood Farm Trail

An Indiana history-and-forest stop with official NPS interpretation and a quiet family-friendly route.