Backyard Adventures

4 Pike Publishing BACKYARD ADVENTURES 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heuring, Publishers Andy G. Heuring, Senior Editor Alden Heuring, South Gibson Star-Times Editor John B. Heuring, Adv. Manager Eric Gogel, Production Manager Cindy Petty, Adv. Sales Fran Petit, Adv. Sales Pam Lemond, Adv. Sales Monica Sinclair, Office Manager • • • • • • Telephone 812-354-8500 820 Poplar Street, P.O. Box 68 Petersburg, Indiana 47567 www.pressdispatch.net www.sgstartimes.com • • • • • • Written By: Ed Cahill, Alden Heuring, Andy Heuring, Fran Petit and Andrea Preston Photography By: Ed Cahill, Alden Heuring, Andy Heuring, Eric Gogel and Fran Petit Calendar Items Compiled By: Andrea Preston Proofread By: Jill Heuring, Andrea Preston and Monica Sinclair Designed By: Eric Gogel Cover photo: Prides Creek Park taken by Eric Gogel and John Heuring ad guide: Gibson County is the heart of South- western Indiana—at the intersection of Interstate 64 and U.S. 41. Between festivals, check out some local attractions that call Gibson County home. There are plenty of festivals, one-of-a-kind restaurants, exciting places to discover, and quaint shops awaiting you in your search for some fun and some relaxation. the azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Sure to be a favorite stop. This privately owned facility offers more than 50 acres and more than 2,000 varieties of azaleas, plus a large variety of unusual plants and native Indiana trees in a beautifully land- scaped setting, with two spring-fed lakes, a waterfall, a koi pond and unique chainsaw sculptures. For added comfort, there are benches perched along the beautifully landscaped trails winding throughout the grounds. It's a peaceful way to get away from it all. Check out www.azaleapatharbo- retum.org for directions. visitors Center Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Here, you'll discover Southwest Indiana's industrial heritage. See Gibson County's own Toyota manufacturing facility, and the Toyota Production System, up close and in depth. Admission is free and Visitors Center hours vary, so look online at www.tourtoyo- taindiana.com for more information. lyles station Historic School & Museum Stands as one of the last remaining Afri- can-American settlements in the Hoosier state, so a visit to the Lyles Station Historic School & Museum, located west of Princ- eton, is a definite visit for any traveler. The Heritage Classroom even provides area students the opportunity to experience a day in the life of school children in the early 1900s. Go online at www.lylesstation. org for more information. PrinCeton dePot Step inside the beautifully restored depot in downtown Princeton—the county's only remaining depot structure. It features a railway museum and a restored train caboose. The depot is also home to the Gib- son County Visitors Center, so it's a great stop for a tour and information. quilt trail Gibson County has joined the quilt block trail. Grab a map at the Princeton Depot and enjoy following the blocks around the highways and scenic routes of the county. A quilt block quest is a relaxing way to spend a day in Gibson County and get to know the area. Visit www.gibsoncountyin.org for maps and more information about the trail. County Courthouse Just a few blocks down from the Prince- ton Depot is the most significant historical structure in the county. If the courthouse looks familiar, that's because it was used as the model for the Dept. 56 Original Snow Village Courthouse. The courthouse re- cently underwent a needed make-over with its heating and air-conditioning system being updated, along with some electrical upgrades. neW generation Dairy Farm New Generation is located in the south- western part of the county. School groups regularly tour the farm and discover how milk gets from the farm to the dinner table. Presently, the dairy milks more than 1,200 cows, three times a day. For tours, call 812- 729 -7300. Gibson County is also home to two remaining covered bridges. Red Bridge over Big Bayou Creek in southern Gibson County was built in 1875. The Wheeling Bridge, spanning the Patoka River north- east of Princeton, was built in 1877. In 2000, the Wheeling Bridge underwent a major renovation, which included beautiful new landscaping, courtesy of the Gibson County Master Gardeners. And, of course, the Gibson County Fair- grounds are worth checking out. Whether there's a festival, a concert, or some other event, the fairgrounds are as likely as not to have something going on throughout the year. gibson County OVERVIEW Attractions Adventureland Golf ............................... 18 Dubois County Bombers ...................... 26 Dubois County Museum ........................ 5 Eagles Wings Zipline ............................ 34 French Lick West Baden Indoor Karting ....................................... 47 Friends of the Patoka River NWR ....... 12 Indiana Military Museum ................... 12 Jump N Jax ............................................. 28 Lincoln Village ....................................... 42 Vincennes State Historic Site .............. 39 Camping Evans & Son RV Sales .......................... 35 Monroe City RV ..................................... 34 Prides Creek Park ................................. 18 Santa Claus Campground .................... 34 Community Daviess Co. Chamber & Visitors Bureau ....................................... 2 Ferdinand Chamber of Commerce ..... 42 Fort Branch Community Pride .......... 32 Golden Heritage Days .......................... 16 Gibson County Health Dept. ............... 47 Gibson County Visitors & Tourism .... 47 Gibson County Fair ............................... 20 Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce 26 Huntingburg Merchants Assoc. .......... 25 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Who knew a mower could look so good? Introducing the Alpha and Alpha MP 7yr limited warranty Princeton Lawn and Power center, inc. 715 E. Broadway • Princeton 812-386-6679 sAles And servIce Zoar Mosquito Fest 43rd Annual August 7-8, 2015 on Old State Road 64 between Holland (Hwy 161) and Stendal FleA MArket country store WiFFle bAll tournAMent both dAys FridAy evening All dAy sAturdAy • Breakfast in the morning • Morning: Flower, Produce and Quilt Show • Chicken dinners and concessions • 12 flavors of homemade ice cream • A ernoon: stationary parade, games for all ages and the pedal tractor pull for kids • Gospel music in the evening • Country music • Fried and BBQ chicken dinners and concessions • 12 flavors of homemade ice cream Call the church office at 812-536-4862 for more information.

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