Green Guide

"The EFRC was founded in 1991 by Joe Taft in Center Point, Indiana, on a rural stretch of 15 acres. Our mission is simple: we provide permanent homes for exotic felines that have been abused, abandoned or for some reason have nowhere to live out their lives, while educating the public about these beautiful cats." Among the 215 big cats you can see here are tigers, lions, leopards, pumas, bobcats, ocelots, servals, and lynx. EFRC is a couple hours drive from Evansville, but well worth the trip.

Open Monday - Sunday for public tours
10:00 am - 5:00 pm. (EFRC is on EASTERN time.)
Admission is $10

More than 320 million years ago, the wind and rain patiently started to chisel away at large deposits of sedimentary rock located in what is now, Shawnee National Forest . Over the years, the elements have sculpted some of the most stunning and extraordinary rock formations known to man. This garden of sandstone sculptures and vast untouched wilderness was fittingly named Garden of the Gods.

Nature Trails
Playground
Campground

Harmonie State Park is located "on the banks of the Wabash" 25 miles northwest of Evansville. A beautiful swimming pool, shady picnic areas, ravines and pristine landscape await you here. This is a trail lover's paradise! Trails for walking, biking and nature hikes will lure you for a visit. Also: boating, fishing, camping, bridle trails

The Howell Wetlands features 35 acres of marshland, bald cypress slough, oxbow lake, lowland hardwood forest and upland meadow as well as the wildlife found in these habitats such as muskrats, beavers, herons, wood ducks, geese and deer.

Howell Wetlands is one of only five urban wetlands parks in Indiana. Howell Wetlands has walking trails and boardwalks through the site and offers staff-led programs and tours for the public and to school groups.

Howell Wetlands is adjacent to Howell Park, which provides miniature golf, baskeball, Par #3 golf, swimming pool, and other recreational opportunities.

Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Camping
Cabins
Tennis
Museum

Land Between The Lakes is an inland peninsula formed when the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers were impounded, creating Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley -- one of the world's largest man-made bodies of water. In 1959, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction of Barkley Dam on the Cumberland River, many recognized the recreational and environmental education benefits of what would soon become Land Between the Lakes, a near-island between two man-made lakes.

People also enjoy the authentic experiences provided by the Woodlands Nature Station, Elk & Bison Prairie, the Homeplace 1850s Working Farm, Golden Pond Planetarium and our observatory. There are over 500 miles of trails for hiking, biking, off-road riding, and horseback riding. A festival celebrates the hummingbird migration in August and boats take visitors in search of bald eagles.

Located on 45-scenic acres on Evansville’s northwest side, we welcome you to our unique zoo and think you’ll enjoy being completely immersed in natural beauty. From the South American rainforest of Amazonia to the Family Garden, Lake Victoria, and the rolling hills in between; Connecting people with the natural world is mission accomplished when you visit Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.

9am – 4pm / Open 365 Days a Year! Every Tuesday from June 2 – August 25, 2015, zoo grounds are open until 8 pm with last admittance at 7 pm.
Admission: $9.50 March-October, $6.50 November-February

Currently there are 6.75 miles of the Greenway, from Sunset Park on the riverfront to the Heidelbach Canoe Launch.

Campground
RV Park

Hiking

Past trips have included whitewater rafting, snow skiing, caving, rock climbing, hiking, and camping. Check the website for upcoming trips.

RV Campground
Miniature Golf

25 Carter Road
Owensboro KY 42301
270-852-8925

March Until November 15 (Growing Season) Seven Days A Week 9 a.m – 3 p.m. (Office hours 9 – 3 Mon. thru Fri.)

November 15 Thru February (Winter Season) Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Garden Admission Members Free Adults $5—Seniors $3—Students & Youth $1