Check out the list of activities below...
The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is free but registration is recommended. By registering, you will help us improve our outreach efforts for next year's event. All information collected will only be used for evaluating this event and won't be sold or released to third parties. After registering, you may be contacted to participate in a quick study about the event. Go to the website HERE to register or visit this website: http://www.in.gov/dnr/5529.htm
I know a lot of families that have participated in this and they keep going back every year!
| Planned Activities | Activity Providers |
|---|---|
| AQUATICS | |
| Basic Fishing | Division of Fish and Wildlife, Indiana Bass Federation Nation |
| Fly Fishing | Reel Women Reel Men |
| Fly Tying | Indianapolis Fly Casters |
| Canoeing/Kayaking | Hoosier Canoe Club, Friends of the White River, Ball State Outdoor Pursuits |
| Remote Control Boats (Saturday Only) | Indy Admirals |
| Fish cleaning and cooking on the hour from 3-5pm on Saturday. On Sunday on the hour from 10-noon and 3-5pm. | Division of Fish & Wildlife |
| Reel Kids Casting Skills | Indiana Bass Federation |
| WILDLIFE | |
| Historic and Modern Trapping | Indiana State Trappers Association |
| Monarch Watch | Indiana Native Plant & Wildlife Society |
| Field to Table-Venison Workshop: Saturday only 10 a.m.-1 p.m | Purdue Cooperative Extension |
| Building for Wildlife | Indiana Wildlife Federation |
| Turkey Hunting Safely | Indiana National Wild Turkey Federation |
| White-tailed Deer Sensory Trail | Indiana Deer Hunters Association |
| Field to Table Waterfowl Workshop: 2 pm Saturday and Sunday | Division of Fish & Wildlife |
| Critter Chat | Animalia |
| Indiana Wildlife | Division of Fish & Wildlife, Wildlife Diversity Section and Wild Birds Unlimited |
| Central Indiana Land Trust | |
| Incredible Journey | Upper White River Watershed Alliance |
| Tree Dog Demos | Hoosier Tree Dog Alliance |
| Water Dog Demos | |
| Make and Take Duck Calls | Ducks Unlimited |
| Backyard Conservation | Fall Creek Watershed Partnership |
| FORESTRY | |
| Hoosier National Forest | Hoosier National Forest Recreation Opportunities |
| Woodcarving | Circle City Carvers |
| SHOOTING SPORTS | |
| Shotgun | Division of Law Enforcement, Indiana Friends of the NRA, Indiana Hunter Education Association |
| Pellet Rifle | Division of Law Enforcement, Indiana Friends of the NRA, Indiana Hunter Education Association |
| Archery | Division of Law Enforcement, Indiana Hunter Education Association |
| CULTURAL | |
| Atlatl | Indiana State Museum |
| Mock Archaeological Dig | Hamilton County Parks |
| Historic Trivia | Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology |
| Museum of 20th Century Warfare | Museum of 20th Century Warfare |
| Traditional Outdoor Folk Artisans | Traditional Arts Indiana |
| EQUESTRIAN | |
| Horseback riding (ages 8+) | Hoosier Trail Rides |
| Pony rides (ages 7 and under) | Brown County Saddle Barn |
| USFS Deam Wilderness Working Mules | Deam Wilderness and United States Forest Service |
| Horse-drawn Hay Rides | Guided Trail Rides, LLC |
| Equestrian Leave No Trace | Indiana Horse Council |
| Back-country Dutch Oven Cooking | Indiana Trail Riders Association |
| Back-country Horse Packing | Hoosier Backcountry Horsemen |
| Tractor-drawn Hay Rides | McCormick’s Creek, Shakamak and Turkey Run saddle barns |
| OUTDOORS | |
| Gold Panning | Indiana Chapter of Gold Prospecting Association of America |
| Leave No Trace | Kevin Ayers, LNT Master Educator |
| Building Sustainable Hiking Trails | Hoosier Hikers Council |
| Back-Country Hiking Essentials | Central Indiana Wilderness Club |
| Mountain Bike Skills Course/Trail Ride | Hoosier Mountain Bike Association and Central Indiana Bicycling Association |
| Map And Compass Basics | Indiana Crossroads Orienteering |
| Geocaching | Indy Area Geocachers |
| Jeep Rides | JPFROG Off-Roaders and INFWDA, Eastgate Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge |
| Outdoor Crafts and Games | American Camp Association |
| Camping Skills and Outdoor Cooking | Camptown |
| Disc Golf | Hamilton County Disc Golf Association/The Disc Golf Company |
| UTV Rides | Trail Riders of America, Polaris and ABATE |
| Tiny Tots Mini-bike Rides | ABATE of Indiana |
| ATV Safety and Equipment | Division of Law Enforcement |
| Snowmobiling In Indiana | Indiana Snowmobile Association |
| Climbing Wall | Renfro Productions and the Indianapolis Boat Sport and Travel Show |
| Redbird State Riding Area | Redbird Foundation |
| Hands-on Nature and History | Division of State Parks and Reservoirs |
| Girl Scout outdoor fun | Central Indiana Girl Scouts |
| Golf | The Fort Golf Course |
| 10 and Under Tennis | USTA/Midwest Section |
| Blueways, Greenways & Trails in Indiana | Indiana Greenways Foundation |
| Monkey Bridge and Scouting Activities | Northeast District, Crossroads of America, Boy Scouts of America |
| Road Bicycling and Bicycle Safety | Central Indiana Bicycle Association (CIBA), with Bicycles provided by Bicycle Garage Indy (BGI) |
| Horseshoe Pitching | Speedway Horseshoe Leagues, and the IN Chapter of the National Horseshoe Pitching Association |
| 98.3 - RADIO DISNEY FAMILY FUN ZONE - SUNDAY ONLY (9 AM - 6 PM) | |
| Ultimate Field Day sports activities | Radio Disney 98.3 |
| Craft-a-s'more and scavenger hunt | Modern Trailer Sales |
| Build-a-barn, make a scarecrow, play in corn kernels, paint a group board and photo ops | Waterman's Family Farm |
| Yarn crafts and edible campfires | American Camp Association |
| Obstacle Course with gymnastics equipment | Geist Sports Academy |
| Helmet fitting | Buchanan Group |
| Bike safety course | Riley Safety Store |
| Art activities for kids | Art With A Heart |
| Superhero crafts | Child Advocates |
| Interactive game & vintage and current BMX bikes on display | Wonder Wheels BMX |
| LMTV (tank) tours | National Guard Counterdrug |
| MERCANTILE and FOOD VENDORS | |
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