Lincoln State Park provides a family friendly vacation destination steeped in Indiana history. Abraham Lincoln grew up in the Lincoln State Park area and it is where his mother died. Visitors can visit her grave, see the site where Thomas Lincoln’s cabin sat and walk the ground Lincoln walked. Potential visitors to the area can use the book A Visit to the Land of Lincoln, Indiana to plan their visit and learn some of the history of this beautiful area. indiana state parks, indiana history, indiana camping, indiana fishing, indiana hiking, lincoln for kids

Explore the boyhood haunts of the nation's 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, at Lincoln Indiana State Park. Many of the hiking trails in the park visit places Lincoln would have walked. Watch a play based upon Lincoln's life in Indiana at the Lincoln Amphitheater or fish in beautiful Lincoln Lake. Near the state park visitors can enjoy the Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home and National Museum. See artifacts, documents and photos related to the Lincoln family. The grounds include the Sarah Hanks Lincoln gravesite, the Tom Lincoln cabin site and a pioneer farm with period actors performing tasks like those done on an 19th Century Indiana farm. The book includes a guide to the tourism sites in Spencer County, Indiana. Abraham lincoln, Spencer County, lincoln boyhood home, Abraham Lincoln Boyhood Home and National Museum, indiana hikes, indiana tourism, indiana camping

Whether you are looking for a weekend hike in the woods, a family outing, or great locations to study the local flora and fauna, Indiana state parks provide something for everyone. Visiting all 25 state parks in Indiana, Nathan Strange and Matt Williams profile and photograph the features that make Indiana parks beautiful and unique. Each park profile includes an engaging history of the park's origins and interviews with dedicated staff members about their favorite landscapes, wildlife, and adventures available in each park. This complete guidebook also offers extensive descriptions of the best park trails, along with the authors' hiking experiences, helpful maps, and directions. Featuring 109 exquisite full-color photographs and inside facts, The Complete Guide to Indiana State Parks is a must-have for every Hoosier and visitor to the state.