Archive for July, 2011

08 JulBbabbbonticoucrag_101211_7702

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At this crossroads there was a posted map showing an area that the Preserve is trying to protect.

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04 JulTasso

Tasso

Fresh out of the Smoke House. Next Gumbo going to be something special, now I have Tasso and Andouille. Tasso is Cajun Ham. You cure it like Ham, and smoke it; but the spices you use give it a kick !

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03 Jul2011-10-05 0061

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Pine Hills Nature Preserve, near Deer Mill, Indiana and next to Shades State Park, is a lesser known gem in the Indiana State Park system. At only 480 small acres, in nonetheless has unique features not commonly associated with the state of Indiana. Hemlock groves and white pine trees, more …

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03 JulNature takes it back!

Nature takes it back!

Once an ugly eyesore of a landfill for years, it was turned into a preserve in 2000 and is really quite an amazing place. A hefty climb to the top along many trails offers some great views and good exercise. It’s nice to see nature take it back. Merrick, Long …

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01 Jul2011-10-05 0703

2011-10-05 0703

Pine Hills Nature Preserve, near Deer Mill, Indiana and next to Shades State Park, is a lesser known gem in the Indiana State Park system. At only 480 small acres, in nonetheless has unique features not commonly associated with the state of Indiana. Hemlock groves and white pine trees, more …

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