{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6671f1af94bae93358ff7358/6930e6b928f17a7d07fa2ea5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Side Trail: Holidays IN the Parks 2025","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6671f1af94bae93358ff7358/1764812072952-596f8be8-65c0-49fe-b140-a0a094b35f12.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It's another special Holidays IN the Parks episode! Your shopping list, wish list, and holiday events are all taken care of! Listen now and you'll be in the know for the best gifts, activities, and family traditions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Holiday Gifts</strong></p><p>1. Purchase a <a href=\"https://stores.innsgifts.com/permits/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2026 state parks pass</a></p><p>2. Subscribe to <a href=\"https://stores.innsgifts.com/outdoor-in-magazine/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Outdoor Indiana magazine</a></p><p>HOT TIP: Purchase the state parks <a href=\"https://stores.innsgifts.com/holiday-packs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Gift Pack</a> (while supplies last)</p><p>3. Buy all the state parks <a href=\"https://stores.innsgifts.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">merch and gear</a> you need for next year</p><p><br></p><p><strong>State Park Holiday Events</strong></p><p>Pokagon – Ride the <a href=\"https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/pokagon-state-parktrine-state-recreation-area/toboggan-run-at-pokagon-state-park/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">toboggan</a> all winter</p><p><br></p><p>Chain O’ Lakes – <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/christmas-carol-clue-hunt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Carol Clue Hunt</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Ouabache – <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/wonderland-of-lights-5898\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wonderland of Lights</a> and <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/santa-saturdays-in-the-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Santa Saturdays</a></p><p><br></p><p>Prophetstown – Head to The Farm for <a href=\"https://prophetstown.org/event/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breakfast with Santa or Christmas on the Farm</a></p><p><br></p><p>Mounds – Drive through <a href=\"https://friendsofmounds.org/nights-of-lights\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nights of Lights</a></p><p><br></p><p>Lieber SRA – Drive through <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/lieber-winter-lights\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Lights</a> display&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Raccoon SRA - <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/first-day-hike-visiting-the-lost-canyon-raccoon-sra-cecil-m-harden-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visiting the Lost Canyon</a> First Day Hike</p><p><br></p><p>Monroe Lake - <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/geminids-meteor-shower-telescope-viewing-fairfax-sra-monroe-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Geminids Meteor Shower</a> and <a href=\"https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Bloomington/monroelakefirstday\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">First Day Trail Run &amp; Walk</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Spring Mill State Park –&nbsp;Join the Bedford Hiking Club for a <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/first-day-hike-1509\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">volkswalk</a> First Day Hike&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Clifty Falls – Call Clifty Inn for <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/BreakfastWithGrinch2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breakfast With the Grinch</a> and <a href=\"https://events.in.gov/event/WinterWeekendGetaway_2026\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Weekend Getaway</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/obannon-woods-state-park/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">O’Bannon Woods</a> Events page</p><p><br></p><p>Any mistakes are my own.</p>","author_name":"an Indiana state parks podcast"}