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DNR celebrates 300 nature preserves, humble beginnings

Since John Bacone joined DNR in 1978, the number of nature preserves in Indiana has grown sixfold: from 46 to 300.
Brown County State Park ranked No. 6 most beautiful state parks

Sara Molina

Also ranked No. 13 for Most Instagrammed State Parks, assistant property park manager Patrick Halter attributes the park’s success to its staff and uniqueness.
Deadline For Indiana State Park Deer Hunts Is Aug. 20

Lindsey Wright

The application deadline is drawing near for hunters to participate in deer reduction hunts at 19 state properties in November.