{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6671f1af94bae93358ff7358/68fd6c9e18bcdad2abc5402a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Brown County State Park: Falling for Leaf Peeping","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6671f1af94bae93358ff7358/1761438291358-3070e3b5-403a-4121-ae05-103931682aee.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Brown County State Park is the first episode to come in at over an hour, although just barely! Once you listen, you'll see why these stories had to be told together. You'll hear about the trees and peak leaf peeping time, and you'll also learn about the volunteers who have spent thousands of hours helping the park staff clean up from multiple storms and a tornado this spring. There are so many ways to support and appreciate this park. Here are just a few!</p><p><br></p><p>Want to see different oak leaves (including the white oak) and learn about them? <a href=\"https://www.treehugger.com/guide-to-common-oak-trees-of-north-america-1343226\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check this out!</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Take on the <a href=\"https://browncounty.com/do-list/7-vista-challenge/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">7 Vista Challenge</a> by driving to the most popular scenic spots in the park.</p><p><br></p><p>To join the Friends of Brown County or support their work, <a href=\"https://www.friendsbcsp.org/home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">visit their website</a>. You can also donate to the Weed Patch Fire Tower <a href=\"https://www.friendsbcsp.org/donations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">restoration project</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the Brown County Mountain Biking <a href=\"https://www.browncountymtb.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a>. Be sure to mark your calendar for Epic next year and their mountain biking trail maintenance days. You can become a member or donate to help keep the trails clear.</p><p><br></p><p>The Indiana Trail Riders Association is who we have to thank for clearing and maintaining the horse trails. You can join their private <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/253691911415134\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page</a> or check out their <a href=\"https://www.intrailriders.org/home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> to learn about group rides, how to donate to their ongoing work, or how to become a member.&nbsp;They gave a special shout out to <a href=\"https://storyinn.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Story Inn</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Oh and check out the <a href=\"https://browncountyhillyhalf.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hilly Half Marathon, 5k, and 10k</a> that happens in November.</p><p><br></p><p>Any mistakes are my own.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"an Indiana state parks podcast"}