I enjoyed swimming here, but I was a little disappointing with the upkeep of the beach. Being from…read moreCalifornia I had forgotten the rest of the states don't have the anti-smoking laws that we have about not smoking in public places. Personally I always thought it was a dumb rule until I hung out at Lemon Lake. Let me tell you, nothing ruins a fun rollick in a beautiful lake more than coming out of the water and stepping into a huge pile of nasty cigarette butts. Gross. Other than that it was great fun, and not overly crowded. I enjoyed my time there.

One of the nicest marinas ive been too. The owners are very nice and will help you in any way…read more When i had a dead battery she helped me get it jumped. The amenities they provide are really nice also. Small convenient store. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Washer and dryers and ethanol free gas. Prices gor their slips are very reasonable also.

The staff at the boathouse are so friendly and helpful, especially the young handsome and strong…read moreman. He got my boat in and out the water lickety-split oh wow! I love visiting just to see his hard working fine butt pls give him a raise!

What a great spot! Feels like a million miles away from Bloomington. So calm and peaceful…read more We enjoyed the well marked hiking trails. Would love to return and get out on the water!

We enjoyed fresh air and a long relaxing hike along the creek. There was a nice little Sandy Beach…read morewhere the kids played and built castles. Can't wait to come back in the Spring.

This is more surprising than that scene in Garden State. Yeah, that one! Gasp! Takes your breath…read moreaway. Get a local to walk you there from parking at the commune lake. That's the top view. Needmore Commune was started by Kathy Canada, the grand daughter of Eli Lilly. Yeah, that Eli Lilly. It's not a tourist attraction. Locals don't bite. Ask and you'll find it. Bring wampum and trade beads. Flashbacks to 1969 are common in these-here-parts. Aaron Levy Property infamously reverted to family and was later purchased by Sycamore Land Trust. Google 'Trevlac Bluffs Nature Preserve' on the Sycamore Land Trust Site, for two maps so hard to read they scare people away. Prepare to be alone. Not crowded, except when morels poke out.

My husband and I just recently visited the Antler Log Cabins to celebrate his birthday. We've had…read morea lot of changes in our lives recently and have realized that getting away from the daily grind and stepping out into nature is truly healing for the both of us. If serenity, peace and nature are what you seek, this is a good place to start. We arrived near dusk and while the directions to the address were clear and straightforward, once you arrive at the property, it isn't extremely clear where each of the cabins are located. One sign said "Anglers Serenity something" and I recognized that Anglers was the name of our cabin, but I didn't know the names of the other cabins, so it was a bit confusing. I saw the "road" (and I use that term loosely) leading down towards a wooded area and I became afraid. It was steep and narrow and my Lincoln MKZ is not exactly what one would consider and all-terrain vehicle, so I told my husband to take the wheel (along with Jesus)! In my opinion, that road is dangerous and if there were ice or snow present, I might have decided to abort mission. While booking, I did note that one location mentioned that you had to have 4-wheel drive for that particular cabin, but not the Anglers where we were staying. After making it to our cabin safely, we decided that we wouldn't be leaving until sun-up the next day, so we got settled in. The cabin was lovely and cozy and clean (for the most part). I did notice a few cobwebs on the multitude of antlers and when I unrolled one of the towels left in the basket by the fireplace (meant to be used while utilizing the hot tub) there were long, straight, light-colored hairs entangled in them. My hair is short, curly and dark and my husband has a very low haircut. The only other complaint that we had was that the window over the kitchen sink had no window covering. I could not help but to feel like someone was standing there peering at us from the darkness each night. The highlight of our stay was definitely the hot tub. I don't know about you, but I've always wanted to soak in an outdoor hot tub on a chilly Autumn or Winter day. I can finally tick that off of my bucket list! The hot tub was set to a delightful 102 degrees Fahrenheit and that was perfect for the 40 degree weather. When we first stepped in, it felt too hot, but once fully submerged it proved to be perfect! We will definitely return once it is warmer so that we can go fishing in the pond and use the paddle boat! This place is ideal for people who want tranquility, but don't like being "out in the boonies"! We popped into a Target location just about 12 minutes away for provisions and there were lots of options for food located in nearby Bloomington.

Our cabin, Grandpa's Cabin, was perfect in every way! The perfect size for a couple seeking a…read moreromantic weekend getaway. The cleanliness was super clean. The ease in renting and getting access was extremely easy. When we stayed here we also made reservations to rent a boat with Fourwinds Marina on Lake Monroe. The 21 mile drive from the cabin to the marina takes only 37 minutes. Add this to their list of options of things to do and see in the Bloomington area. I grilled steaks outside on their grill while she cooked the rest of the meal in the kitchen. We had a great meal, because the owners had prepped us very well. They tell you exactly everything you need to bring and what they already provide. There were no last minute stops or hunting down a grocery. As you can see from their photos, their cabin is beautiful. I'm sure all the others are just as nice. We will definitely be returning in the very near future.

We had the best weekend getaway here and are so happy to have found this spot through a friend of a…read morefriend. This forest has many camping sites, but they don't let yo reserve any before arriving. Our friend recommended arriving before 2pm to hopefully get a spot. We arrived then on one of the busiest most beautiful fall weekends and scored the LAST spot. Woohoo! We were allowed two tents on our camping spot, which came with a bonfire set up and cooking rack. There was a wooden bathroom only a few steps away and a lake within walking distance as well. The bathrooms didn't have sinks, but there was a water spigot down the road if needed. Most people camping here came for four or five days at a time and had awesome RV or airstreams set up on their camping sites. Therefore, most people went to bed quite early and we weren't bothered by anyone being too loud. Everyone had great fires going and we liked not being the only ones out here. The building where you pay for your campsite also had $5 log bundles you could buy, so we got a couple of those. There were tons of sticks and leaves around that we used to build up our fire as well. This spot is only a fifteen minute drive from Nashville, IN, so is such a great spot. Go check it out!

This review is specifically for the Jackson Creek trail…read more Overall rating: DNR - Do Not Recommend! Sure, there are some scenic views but the trail is pretty poorly marked. It is an "interpretive" trail but the interpretative markers don't have any description. Let's hope you took a picture of the map at the trail head! This could be a lot nicer with some TLC.

It's a state forest, no pool for the kiddies, but there are miles and miles of decent low and high…read moreeffort trails. It's pristine, clean, decent and clean restrooms (when they get around to adding the TP), and although the roads are in bad shape in many places, it's a fine spot for forest bathing. Your cellphone might not work in some parts of it. Put it away. If you simply must, go to the top of most hills. There are no gas stations or stores within ten miles in any direction; bring the stuff you need for your visit. In the summer, the amount of oxygen you can get here is almost overwhelmingly delicious. There are playgrounds, picnic tables, and shelters, and hundreds of places for a picnic on a blanket/rug. There are insects; remember your bug spray and tick repellent. Enjoy. It's FREE.

This state forest has two of my favorite longer day hikes within an hour of Indianapolis; The Low…read moreGap Trail and The Three Lakes Trail. The Tecumseh Trail also runs through MMSF. In the last few years, a nice bike trail has been paved in and a new office built. There are also backcountry camping sites for primitive camping-be site to check in and practice leave no trace! The park does not have a lot of state park like amenities so be prepared to use a pit toilet. Bring your own tp and hand sanitizer just in case! The hikes are fairly challenging due to length and have some good hills. Bring plenty of water and keep an eye out for wildlife. Rattlesnakes have been spotted in the area. Hunting is also allowed in the state forest so wear bright colors at all times just in case. If you're looking for a challenging hike that is not overly populated but not totally isolated Morgan Monroe State Forest is an excellent choice.

My daughters have attended Camp Gallahue for the last eight years and I have volunteered there for…read morea week for three of the last four years. The girls have loved their week of unplugged time, and have built friendships with girls across the state. The counselors and staff are trained to address home sickness while encouraging girls to challenge themselves. The themes are fun and the girls in my troop love the hammock camp. The food is cooked on site and they do a good job accommodating dietary needs and other special needs. Another reviewer mentioned a male on staff: there was a photographer and a life guard that were male when I dropped off my daughter this year. They sleep in separate areas from the girls. The camp is LBGTQIA friendly, and there are occasionally trans boys (born female, presenting as male) who attend camp. They sleep in separate tents and shower separately. The people leaving reviews from a long time ago shouldn't be considered.

Same . Horror story. But my experience was back in 1980 by a counselor named Thumper and her…read morestaff. They all were some kind of evil really. Mind $&@k. They made us wear diapers because we had been accused of scrolling someone's camera past un used film. That was when cameras would do something like that. But we didn't do it yet she didn't believe us. And then she interrogated us for hours into the late hours of night in the mess hall. Giving us cookies to talk us into confessing. But we hadn't done that to the film. We were all in tears, too. And then she told us that we would need to wear diapers because we lied. But we weren't lying. She just was convinced we were. All the time we had to wear them. Game time, campfires and all. We then were commanded to wear them as soon as we finished swimming. One time one of us forgot our diaper and the counselors put it on a stick and then paraded it through the line asking us "whose diaper is this?" We shared the lake swim time with other parts of camp so it was humiliating. I told my parents upon their arriving to pick me up at the end of my two week stay. They never told me what was done. I think my parents had hoped we would not suffer so they hoped our memory would fully disappear, quietly. Which it did. But still. I remember this camp. Not fondly, however. Camp Dudley Gallahue was rated as a top camp then as well. Yikes. This review was promoted by the Netflix doc "Academy at Ivy Ridge". This doc was close to how it felt then for us. We were KIDS.