This Gorgeous State Park in the Midwest Is Called the 'Little Smokies'-How to Visit

"Located in the center of the southern half of the state, just outside of the Indiana town of Nashville, the park is filled with all sorts of incredible outdoor adventures and scenic views. The forests, hills, and valleys, often foggy, have even garnered an affectionate nickname: the "Little Smokies," comparing them to the ever-popular Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee."

"The park has 26 miles of roads and 17 scenic vistas that offer a bird's-eye view of the forest below. While Great Smoky Mountains National Park is significantly larger-covering more than half a million acres-Brown County State Park is similar in the fact that it's a hub for recreation. Visitors can enjoy everything from hiking and mountain biking to horseback riding, fishing, and wildlife viewing."

Brown County State Park sits in central southern Indiana near the town of Nashville, featuring forests, hills, and foggy valleys nicknamed the "Little Smokies." The park covers almost 16,000 acres with 26 miles of roads and 17 scenic vistas offering bird's-eye views. The park functions as a hub for recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Trail navigation requires preparation because cell service is limited; download trail apps like Trailforks or AllTrails for offline use. The park is home to endangered timber rattlesnakes; they are not aggressive, will rattle when threatened, and visitors should maintain distance.

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