Lake Shafer one of beauty and power on Tippecanoe
John Shafer civil engineer once dreamed a dam on the Tippecanoe River at Monticello Indiana and built Lake Shafer a 1200 foot long thirty five foot high hydroelectric dam. The $1.25 million project created Indiana’s largest state lake eleven miles long and a mile wide offering fishing boating and scenery near White County. The lake supports manufacturing and regional development while providing a resort-like setting near Monticello.
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Route to Wyandotte and Marengo Caves Tour
A suggested Indiana driving itinerary from Indianapolis to Wyandotte Cave and Marengo Cave includes Southport Greenwood Franklin Edinburg Columbus Seymour Browns Town Salem Fredericksburg Greenville Edwardsville Corydon Leavenworth Paoli West Baden French Lick Paoli Mitchell Martinsville and Indianapolis. The route totals 155 miles to Wyandotte Cave and 110 miles back from French Lick to Indianapolis.
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Hoosier Motor Club
Campers Warned to Watch Fires
The article warns campers to prevent forest fires with tips on safe fire building. It stresses using small fires away from trees, thoroughly extinguishing embers, and proper disposal of smokers to avoid costly damage. Campers should choose rock cleared sites and bury remaining embers if needed.
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Gateway to the South Bridge Linking New Albany and Louisville
The Indiana Kentucky bridge over the Ohio River is termed the gateway to the South though it is just under a mile long. Three highways Dixie Jackson and Midland Trail cross it. From Louisville you access scenic and historic spots including Old Kentucky Home from Churchill Downs hotels and theaters and Cherokee Park Dr.
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