We recently took an impromptu day trip to Pine Hills Nature Preserve/Shades State Park in western Indiana. It is, arguably, one of the most interesting natural areas in the state in that it feels like it belongs somewhere else. The little sister to Turkey Run SP, it offers challenging trails and beautiful scenery, but with a lot less people!
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