Outdoor Adventure

Have some fun at Deer Run Park! Owned and operated by Brown County Parks & Recreation, Deer Run Park has tons of facilities and activities available including: Baseball and Softball Fields Basketball Court Victory Skate Park Community Garden Fishing in Salt Creek (license required, purchase here) Grills Open Fields for All Sports Picnic Tables Playground […]

Experience Indiana’s largest state park! Nicknamed the “Little Smokies” because of the area’s resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County State Park encompasses nearly 16,000-acres of rugged hills, ridges, and fog-shrouded ravines. The Brown County State Park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20-miles of tree-lined roads and many scenic vistas […]

A true adventure center, head to eXplore Brown County for some thrilling outdoor fun! Located in historic, scenic southern Brown County, eXplore BC offers over 1,000-acres of year-round adventure. Home of the tallest, longest, and fastest zip lines in Brown County, these 15 world class lines are sure to leave you feeling exhilarated! eXplore Brown […]

Enjoy guided kayak tours, birding walks, and hikes with IndiGo Birding Nature Tours! Guide David Rupp provides relaxing excursions to some of Brown County’s most beautiful locations, including Yellowwood Lake, Monroe Lake, and other hidden preserves away from the crowds. Everything you need will be provided, from kayaks and life jackets to binoculars and snacks. […]

Lake Lemon, a 1,650-acre lake, is located in Northwest Brown County near Unionville. Riddle Point Park at Lake Lemon has a swimming area, shelter house, and bathhouse. Better check it out!

With multiple recreation areas, a vast area for boating, sport fishing, beautifully groomed beaches, over 300 campsites, hunting, and over 4.5 miles of hiking trails makes Monroe Lake an ideal family vacation destination. See the website for their event calendar and interactive maps.

Experience Brown County from a whole new perspective with Pathfinder Outfitters, formerly known as Most High Adventure Outfitters! Pathfinder offers guided and self guided wilderness canoe and kayak tours with top quality gear. See local wildlife as you paddle along wilderness refuges and the backwaters of Brown County! Pathfinder also offers guided and self guided […]

Yellowwood State Forest is located 7 miles west of Nashville and 10 miles east of Bloomington, just north of State Road 46. The forest’s 23,326 acres offer many recreation opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. With three pristine lakes, hiking, horse trails, rowboat & kayak rentals, abundant wildlife, and primitive overnight campsites, […]