Crawford County native here, specifically of Leavenworth! Love seeing our small County getting the attention it deserves! There's so much history here it's unreal
Seems like the Great State of Indiana has a motto that I recall from my OTR TRUCKIN YEARS.... SOMETHING Like..."Crossroads of America". Icertainly love the countryside and yes, I think it has more compelling history than many of the other states.
In the spring of '20, I had plans to take my sons to FL. Since the world was closed, except for seemingly the Hoosier Nat Forest, we decided to camp instead. Spent the week camping near Hemlock Cliffs, hiking nearby trails. It was an incredible moment in time for us.
I can identify! I went into work one day, and our supervisor told us to take our computers home, some horrible virus was making the rounds. I went from talking to tons of people, face to face, to talking on a phone. For months. I finally jumped in the car and headed northwest of Evansville, to Twin Swamps, tired of seeing four walls. I hiked all the way to the back of the trail, and a couple caught up to me. All three of us were so glad to talk, that we sat on the observation deck and spoke for over an hour. It was a precious memory I’ll never forget. People make this life worthwhile! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger That was one of the main points of "the scam"...to separate people from one another. It has done the opposite...although I have severed ties with many (family included)...I have connected with new and different people on a spiritual level like never before. Evil will not prevail.
I've lived in Indiana all my life. I love learning more of our history and seeing the beauty in your videos. Keep sharing my friend. You are doing amazing things
I just moved back to the mountains of Virginia from palmyra, Indiana I used to do alot of deer hunting with my dad uncle and cousins in Crawford county...I love southern Indiana and its history..thank you
What an incredible journey. Thank-you. Out of all the videos you've posted, this is my favorite, by far. I dread the day you finish with southern Indiana.
I grew up in Crawford County in the 80s and 90s. This video makes me want to walk through the woods once again this spring when I visit my dad, who still lives there. Thank you very much for sharing your adventures!
My pleasure, David! Moving to southern Indiana has been one of the best things I’ve ever done. Any day of the week, I’m only minutes from beautiful places, peace of mind, and I enjoy sharing the journey. 🙂
Thanks, Roger. Crawford County raised here…been to all the sites and it stays in you. You can take the boy out of the Crawford, but you can never take the Crawford out of him.
Thank you for this! It was a way for me to go down memory lane. I was raised in between Hardinsburg and Fredericksburg. But, my Dad's family lived off Hwy 66. My stepdad's family was around El Bethel and Leavenworth. I spent lots of time there. My fondest memory was going to Tower Orchard and Stephenson store. What a treat! ❤
It really is a special area, one I was blessed to discover late in life. Growing up, south of Indianapolis, I could only dream of exotic places like this!
It's a beautiful area. Those caves are amazing. It looks like you visited and shot this video in the fall or winter, which is why there aren't many other visitors. It reminds me of the Hocking Hills Region of Ohio without the massive crowds that now visit that region year round. It's kind of nice that this area does not get overwhelmed with crowds to keep things more natural and undisturbed. It gives nature a chance to fix some of the damage brought to this area. Your videos make me wish that I had done more exploring in southern Indiana than I had.
I film almost all my hiking videos from fall to spring. I’ve hiked for over four decades, and have lived through ticks, leeches, mosquitoes, poison ivy, and a variety of snakes! It’s just a better time for me. 🙂 Come summer break, many of these spots, especially the state parks, will be crowded with people. They are great places for families, and the price is either totally free or $7 per carload. Just a really amazing place to explore!
Thank-you, Wayne! I finally got around to a comprehensive video about Wyandotte, after many years of missing seasons. It should be on everyone’s adventure bucket list! Wyandotte Caves: The Caverns of Many Secrets (Leavenworth, Indiana) th-cam.com/video/wBPYxxLeojg/w-d-xo.html
As a fellow Hoosier, I wish to extend my appreciation and gratitude for your dedication and legwork you have put into documenting these special cites for all to see and learn about who otherwise most likely would have gone on unnoticed to most. You have given me a map already plotted out of places to visit I can take my son to show him the many wonders one can explore close to home. For this, I want to give you my thanks and deepest appreciation.
My pleasure indeed, Jake. My parents introduced me to Indiana’s great wonders, and I’ve enjoyed 55 years of Hoosier memories. I made it a quest to show people where they can take their families, or just get lost for a few hours when they need to, without spending a ton of money. I know it’s been time well spent, for my own peace of mind! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger well thanks again, I'm always looking for something to do with my boy and I now have lots we both will enjoy and I can't express in words what that means to me. Time well spent indeed!
Roger, outstanding segment of Indiana history! Brought back old memories of my youth while camping and exploring caves in southern Indiana while in the Boy Scouts 1965 - 1968. Great times.
Such a beautiful video with a absolutely beautiful content to be seen by all who are unable to explore. Expressing warnings many times is beneficial and nesasicary to save lives! Thank those that created this informative video of Indiana caves! I learned more than I could have ever imagined!
Thank-you, Steve! I know a lot of folks can’t visit some of these rugged places, someday I’ll be one of them! I try to make films that are as close to being there as I can produce. It’s an honor! I’ve filmed, and written the screenplay, for one about low mobility adventures. My inspiration is my cousin who’s in her 90’s, and goes places on one of those electric scooters! Lots of places to see, without much effort! 🙂
Thanks Roger. Always enjoy your videos.Especially this one since I live in Orange county.I have been in Marengo cave and Squire Boone cave.I don't recall if we were in wyandott cave.also been to Hemlock cliff a couple of times.I truly believe southern Indiana has some of the most beautiful country in the world.Being 72 yrs old I don't get around like I used to so it's great to see your productions.Looking forward to more And may God Bless.
It’s my sincere pleasure to share these, to both bring back good memories, and inspire new adventures for people much younger than I! Southern Indiana is an amazing place!
I was born / grew up just south of Indianapolis. On the weekends, Dad would take us to many of these amazing places, and I thought southern Indiana was simply the best place on earth. When I got the opportunity to move here, I took it and have never been sorry! 🙂
That was a wonderful review of Crawford County. You're down in my neck of the woods. I live on a farm about 2 miles from Leavenworth. Always enjoy your videos. Blessings to you
Thank-you James! Truly beautiful country, and I only scratched the surface! I’m currently piecing together a segment, about neighboring Harrison County. Both counties are wonderful destinations!
James B., I love to find indian artifacts. A friend and I used to drive to Madison from TerreHaute, hiking. A guy from Madison had a collection of artifacts. Did you find alot there in Crawford county?
@Marv Mattison Hi Marv, I hope all is well. Yes, I've found a few Indian arrowheads and such. There's some people up around Wyandotte and those who are close to the Ohio River that has found treasure troves of Indian artifacts.
I saw this a few weeks ago and loved it. My computer settings got rearranged, and to my pleasure, this popped up again. I appreciated it even more ths second time around. I've been to both the Wyndotte caves and I highly recommend both, but only in regards to the caveats mentioned by AwR. There are so many sites mentioned in this video, it's hard to know where to begin. Thank-you once again, AwR!
My pleasure, Colleen! Crawford and Harrison Counties have so many wonderful sites. I’ve been working on the Harrison County film, for over two years, hope to finish it soon!
I’ve fallen in love with Crawford County! A good friend of mine, got me started with Hemlock Cliffs, and I’ve spent the last 5 years exploring the area. I’m not yet done! 🙂
Crawford County is one of the coolest wild areas in Indiana. There’s a sweet spot time to visit, when Wyandotte Cave is open for the season, and the trails are neither busy nor buggy!
Glad to have found your channel! Subscribed! I live in the Northwest Region. Hopefully you have posted for some ideas closer to there. Either way, I love it. Always looking for day hikes and adventures
Welcome to the adventure, glad to have you along for the ride! I did some filming in the Lafayette area, for the “Monsters of Indiana”, and “Curse of Tecumseh” segments, but I’ve much more to do in northern Indiana. Hoping to get some good weather, and go back in the next few weeks!
What a great video Rodger! I must say I believe this is my all-time favorite of yours! What beautiful country in Indiana. Like always thanks for sharing and taking us on the adventure.
Thank you for the beautiful videos. I am having happy memories of hiking all of these places with my husband. I'm glad that we did while we were young. A group of four is best and safest and have everyone study the map. Use walking sticks.
My pleasure, Cindy! Exploring these areas has made a big difference in my life, and I’ve enjoyed sharing them, to encourage new adventures, as well as bring back good memories for so many others! 🙂
Awesome vid Roger, I remember when I as small our families would have reunions there. It was always a fantastic place to go in the sumner and We would spend one or two weeks there . And "Yes those were the days my friend"
I always enjoy hearing about other peoples memories, it makes all these journeys worthwhile! So many times, I’ve been the only one at a certain place, and my imagination can only construct a facsimile, of what’s happened over the years. 🙂
I love your work. Thank you so much. I'm across the river Rose Island Rd. There are things here indeed to explore but my body is 60yrs old and my heart is 20.
Wow Roger absolutely amazing, great work, thank you for all your hard work and energy that you put into each article and thank you for sharing this informative articles ,much love and appreciation God bless you and your beautiful family
Just watched your videos of 20 and 30 Free places to see, now this, great work. I live in Greensburg, a very old town also. I used to own a building on our square, that started as a stable in 1822, that part was destroyed in our 2011 tornado, my other restaurant suffered minor damage, broken windows and such, my 130year old house was sand blasted on the south and west sides. If someone like you does not record things, they are just, gone forever.
A little over six years ago, I set about documenting Southern Indiana history, natural beauty, tourism and legends. It was the storybook of my young life, and I wanted to help people remember good memories and create new ones. Hopefully I’ve done a little bit of both, and brought some joy and adventure, along for the ride.
@@AdventureswithRoger You have done a very good job of documenting our history and natural beauty. Keep doing what you are doing my friend, and I will be watching for more, be blessed.
My pleasure! Yellow Birch Ravine and Hemlock Cliffs are simply awesome! Also great: Spring Mill State Park, Clifty Falls State Park, and Charlestown State Park (Rose Island trail).
I was in both Wyandotte Caves as a child and Keith and I have done the Cave Country Canoes and Marengo Caves. We have not seen the rest. So Interesting!
I’ve lived in Indiana my entire life, but moved to Southern Indiana in 2009. Truly one of the best things I’ve done! I’ve really enjoyed exploring these places. 🙂
My cousin, whom I grew up with, and was like a brother, died unexpectedly. He was one of the funniest people I ever knew, and we made comedy skits back in the 1990’s. Earlier this year, we’d talked about making a comedy TH-cam channel, bringing back some of that silly fun we used to know. It’s still an unbelievable shock, but we’re here until we’re done.
@@AdventureswithRoger I'm sorry to hear that. My brother has cancer. Found out 2 weeks ago. Probably only has a few weeks. He escaped the hospital and went home. He sounds better at home. Wouldn't go to chemo. My sister learned how to drain the fluid around his lungs so that will help some.
That’s a heavy weight on your soul, I’m sure. Tell him what you want him to know, ask him what you want to know, but tell him you love him and leave no questions on the table. Life is temporary for all of us, but regret lasts a very long time.
I've seen an old map online that just southwest of Wyandotte Cave it is marked Giant Ruins. Very interesting. I wish I knew more about it. I need to get out there and try to find my way to it.
It might be at the New Amsterdam sand / rock pits. Just yesterday, someone was mentioning a huge Native American graveyard in that area, and a controversy about building there, after bones and artifacts were found.
E. T. Cox, state geologist, in his 1879 geological survey of Indiana is a very interesting and in depth read of the state including Harrison and Crawford Counties with old place names and features. I think it also has diagrams and perhaps the map. It can be downloaded for free online. A google search will also provide interactive maps from his survey of both counties.
@@Just_Another_Hoosier Love the old Indiana geological reports made by E.T. Cox and his side kick, Professor William Borden. They and John Collette are legends in early Indiana archaeology!
Greetings from Evansville, Indiana to all!! I'm originally from a much more rural and remote area of our state that was it's own little town called Barren Fork, Indiana. There is a cemetery with the same name that dead-ends a road that also bears the same name. Just about one eighth of a mile before the cemetery is a gated road that leads back into secluded and private wilderness which is very posted to prohibit hunting and trespassing in general. The reason for the area being off limits to all but a select few, besides the apparent hunting exclusivity is the remnants of the town a good distance back away from the road, cemetery and anything else. The legend of the old settlement lost to time is more and more being forgotten,both from younger generations losing interest and knowledge, plus the fact that the old town sits well behind private property lines.
For many years now I have known the things you are sharing in your video's, I am an old man now and though I have never had the pleasure of visiting Crawford county, I have found artifacts along the rivers and surrounding bluff areas to the south of you of a culture that was here long before our history was recorded, I just hope I live to see just one thing, The truth!
For a long time, my feelings were hurt that the hunter changed his mind, about showing me the ancient “Indian cave”, the one with relics on the floor. But a little older now, I understand why he changed his mind. Some people feel a need to put their initials on Eden’s, and universities take away what was undisturbed for centuries. The ancient places and things a person finds are often a personal gift to be treasured in the moment.
Thank-you! I have a dear cousin to thank, for increasing the subscriber total. She belongs to a Facebook channel that features Indiana things, said I should post content over there. After years of long trips, long editing, and practically no views, I got noticed! It’s a blessing to connect to people that love Indiana places and stories! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger much deserved on all accounts. That being said I've informed my two children that this is where they are taking me on Father's Day. Thanks again.
@@jerrydeem8845 Bring waterproof boots, paper towels, wipes, trash bags and extra clothes! My first trip to Yellow Birch Ravine was pretty uneventful, hardly got a spec of dirt on the bottom of my shoes. Second trip, also not bad. Third trip: wet up to my calves, and some mud, here and there, especially where I slipped. My trunk is always stocked for the worst! 😀
Grateful for all the warnings throughout the video... especially for the younger generations who didn't grow up exploring this kinda of stuff just for fun after school, because some of this looks a little hairy.
On many trips to this area, I’ve seen young kids jumping all over precarious cliffs and rock shelters, practically unsupervised, parents 50 or more feet away. One kid was going to plow into a cave, without even a flash light: parents were oblivious. People have died here because of slips.
Love this content. Fantastic stuff. Keep covering stuff from Indiana. How about those fried chicken joints south of Richmond? There's like 10 or 15 different towns with amazing fried chicken!
Fun fact: I did a segment about the mom and pop ice cream drive up places. Gained 10 pounds in one month! 😂 I could definitely love a video like fried chicken places!
Elk River in Webster County West Virginia has alot of similar huge rock cliffs. There was a huge rock in the river for years but the last big flood washed it away. I had two fish looking at each other on it. I love my county ❤
Hey this is my first ever TH-cam comment! U should really do a video on Cahokia Illinois I know ur usually in southern Indiana but I'm northern Indiana and would love to see a video on Cahokia by u! Plus Cahokia is probably the best thing I've ever seen.
Hey Cody! I’m hoping to do Cahokia after they finish their visitor center remodel. It will likely be epic! Angel Mounds is doing the same, right now. I can only wonder what the updates will be!
My father had a “weird encounter” with something tracking him in the woods at Yellowbirch Ravine feeling like he was being watched. My dad has been a huge hunter since childhood, I’ve never seen him shook up like that. I’ve been there dozens of times with nothing unexplained
I only had one experience like that, when I was a kid at Ogilville. Thankfully, nothing since. But Bigfoot stories and experiences are all over southern Indiana.
It's funny I found this channel because I really like the things you talked about and I'm also from Indiana. Not to mention I have an ancestor whose last name was Turpin. Spelled a little different but still the same name. It was my great-great grandfather's second wife and she was from Tennessee.
We are distant cousins! From the beginning, our European ancestors used the name “Turpine” when living in France, changed it to “Turpin” when living in England and then the colonies. It only changed to “Turpen” when my GGGG Grandfather came to Indiana and wanted a fresh start, signing his name the new way. Blood relatives of mine have spelled our last name both ways!
It's just an observation but in the picture of the "Odd Fellows gathering hall", there seems to be a lot of what ghost hunters would call "orbs". Critics would say they are just dust partcals, however it is interesting that it was a secret meeting place where secret ceremonies took place. You may have captured more than you expected. As always, another great informative video! Thank you Roger!
I saw that too, was wondering if anyone else would notice: you’re the first in the 4 weeks, since I published! A friend of mine is an empath, and went to Tunnelton Tunnel after I captured the phantom lantern with my camera. The person that went with her, took a picture of her, in the tunnel, and orbs were all around her. She also noted a face, amongst the orbs. Spooky stuff!
@@AdventureswithRoger Thanks for responding. Very interesting! There is definitely more unseen around us than what we see. Keep up the great work! I plan on bringing my family from Illinois to see some locations you have visited. I've mentioned some places from past videos to my wife but will definitely have to pick a place. She's really been wanting to take a day trip to Turkey run which is only about an hour away from us.
@@kyliejclynch3614 Though I’ve got six projects ahead, I’ve already filmed everything, for one about “unusual and interesting southern Indiana things to see”. Lots and lots of fun for a picture scavenger hunt!
@@kyliejclynch3614 If you go to Turkey Run, there’s a park next to it called “Shades State Park”. Both are other-worldly beautiful! Billie Creek Village and 32 covered bridges are very close.
I am from the Wabash Valley in west central Indiana and just spent most of the day watching all of your videos. Have been to every place mentioned... Excellent videos... How about one on Brown Co. and the Hoosier National Forest?
Hi James! I’ve been thinking about a Brown County video for a while, as I spent a lot of time there as a young adult. One with fall colors would be beautiful! It’s on the list. 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger just watched the video on Blue Springs. after I watched this one i went to your page and thought all the videos on the home page was all of them. lol. then I clicked on the videos... looks like I get to spend this weekend watching!!! thanks for all your hard work!!!
The Overlook Restaurant has the Best Fried Chicken ! It CANNOT be Beat , it's Worth driving 100 miles for! The view is Beautiful & Relaxing & Great Customer Service.
From the very beginning, I’ve used iMovie. It came with an iMac I bought off eBay, all for $175. I really liked how powerful and easy it was to use: everything is where it should be, not complicated. After I made a lot of TH-cam videos, and upgraded to a high-end Apple M1 computer, I thought about moving to Final Cut Pro, a film maker standard. But, iMovie does everything I need it to do, handles high definition footage, and the interface is uncluttered. I just like to sit down and edit video, concentrating on the creative process, instead of the technical ins and outs.
Absolutely beautiful overlook, and one I found completely by accident. I was trying to hug all the roads along the Ohio River, from Lawrenceburg to Mount Vernon, when I happened across it. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been back. Have never encountered a soul at that overlook!
@@AdventureswithRoger groovy. I'm only halfway through the video so far, and you answered some of the questions I had in the video so I probably should have finished it before commenting. I've been in the cave before when I was a little kid I think, but it's the only show cave in Indiana that I haven't been to recently.
I’ve visited all of the Indiana showcaves, but big Wyandotte is the one I’ve nearly forgotten, it’s been so long ago. My fondest memory was my best friend, well over 6 foot tall, hitting his head on all the low places. 😀
Those do look like bricks! Hard to say how they made it, all the way down to the bottom of the ravine, other than being carried. A few good bricks make a nice place to cook, and I did see some evidence of recent camping.
Thanks for sharing I've lived in a lot of places around the USA wild places so this was nice I currently live in southern Missouri Ozarks I can't help noticing that the government is always really super good at wasting beautiful buildings and resources rather than finding a practical purpose for them. local people in towns with manisapalitis also! so many buildings destroyed around the entire country! and they couldn't put their heads together and figure out they could build homes factories are farms out of those buildings? it's just a total waste of the people's taxes and resources.DU!!! what a waste to destroy buildings they could be shorD up or just simply repaired and put to good use
Lots of amazing places, and I didn’t do them all. There are three in Crawford County, that are jaw-dropping amazing, but are on private property. People have been both shot at, and have even turned-up missing in these areas!
Crawford County native here, specifically of Leavenworth! Love seeing our small County getting the attention it deserves! There's so much history here it's unreal
Crawford County is truly one of the last lost paradises in Indiana! I’ve really enjoyed exploring it! 🙂
Seems like the Great State of Indiana has a motto that I recall from my OTR TRUCKIN YEARS.... SOMETHING Like..."Crossroads of America". Icertainly love the countryside and yes, I think it has more compelling history than many of the other states.
I just moved here from bama my family owns the happy hive what’s up with the caves not Marengo cave but the ones past it by the bridge
Very relaxing video, Indiana is a very beautiful state.
Southern Indiana is a remarkable area! I moved here from central Indiana, back in 2009, and have been nothing short of amazed. 🙂
In the spring of '20, I had plans to take my sons to FL. Since the world was closed, except for seemingly the Hoosier Nat Forest, we decided to camp instead. Spent the week camping near Hemlock Cliffs, hiking nearby trails. It was an incredible moment in time for us.
I can identify! I went into work one day, and our supervisor told us to take our computers home, some horrible virus was making the rounds. I went from talking to tons of people, face to face, to talking on a phone. For months. I finally jumped in the car and headed northwest of Evansville, to Twin Swamps, tired of seeing four walls. I hiked all the way to the back of the trail, and a couple caught up to me. All three of us were so glad to talk, that we sat on the observation deck and spoke for over an hour. It was a precious memory I’ll never forget. People make this life worthwhile! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger That was one of the main points of "the scam"...to separate people from one another. It has done the opposite...although I have severed ties with many (family included)...I have connected with new and different people on a spiritual level like never before. Evil will not prevail.
I've lived in Indiana all my life. I love learning more of our history and seeing the beauty in your videos. Keep sharing my friend. You are doing amazing things
Thank-you, William!
Vincennes native, but live in Btown now…love these videos about Indiana! Please keep making content. Heck, write a book or something!
One of these days, definitely a book! 🙂
I just moved back to the mountains of Virginia from palmyra, Indiana
I used to do alot of deer hunting with my dad uncle and cousins in Crawford county...I love southern Indiana and its history..thank you
My pleasure, Charlie! I always hope to bring back good memories, and inspire people to make new ones!
Fantastic virtual trip to one of Indiana’s most beautiful counties! Thanks Roger, we greatly enjoy your work 🙌
Thank-you Michelle!
ALWAYS a pleasure to see your new documentaries pop up - keep them coming! Absoutely adore this Indiana content. Sure do miss it over there!
Great timing I'm going out to my mother's tonight and you're the only thing she likes to watch on TH-cam you still make the best videos
Thank-you for that high praise, Charles! Tell your Mother that it’s an honor to make these Indiana videos, and I’m so glad she enjoys them!
What an incredible journey. Thank-you. Out of all the videos you've posted, this is my favorite, by far. I dread the day you finish with southern Indiana.
Still more Southern Indiana to go around! I’m
working on a monster segment about Corydon / Harrison County. Hoping it will be a good one! 🙂
I grew up in Crawford County in the 80s and 90s. This video makes me want to walk through the woods once again this spring when I visit my dad, who still lives there.
Thank you very much for sharing your adventures!
My pleasure, Matt! Absolutely worth every step. I always feel better about everything, after a hike down here. 🙂
Another very nice video. Thanks for taking the time to produce another non-hurried adventure into southern Indiana.
My pleasure, David! Moving to southern Indiana has been one of the best things I’ve ever done. Any day of the week, I’m only minutes from beautiful places, peace of mind, and I enjoy sharing the journey. 🙂
Thanks, Roger. Crawford County raised here…been to all the sites and it stays in you. You can take the boy out of the Crawford, but you can never take the Crawford out of him.
Down here is God’s country. Lots to love, and it stays in your mind as a fond memory.
As always Roger, a fun, educational video that shows the true beauty of southern Indiana..
Thank-you, Leo!
Love it! The speed and rhythm of the narration could not be better.
Thank you for this! It was a way for me to go down memory lane. I was raised in between Hardinsburg and Fredericksburg. But, my Dad's family lived off Hwy 66. My stepdad's family was around El Bethel and Leavenworth. I spent lots of time there. My fondest memory was going to Tower Orchard and Stephenson store. What a treat! ❤
It really is a special area, one I was blessed to discover late in life. Growing up, south of Indianapolis, I could only dream of exotic places like this!
It's a beautiful area. Those caves are amazing. It looks like you visited and shot this video in the fall or winter, which is why there aren't many other visitors. It reminds me of the Hocking Hills Region of Ohio without the massive crowds that now visit that region year round. It's kind of nice that this area does not get overwhelmed with crowds to keep things more natural and undisturbed. It gives nature a chance to fix some of the damage brought to this area. Your videos make me wish that I had done more exploring in southern Indiana than I had.
I film almost all my hiking videos from fall to spring. I’ve hiked for over four decades, and have lived through ticks, leeches, mosquitoes, poison ivy, and a variety of snakes! It’s just a better time for me. 🙂
Come summer break, many of these spots, especially the state parks, will be crowded with people. They are great places for families, and the price is either totally free or $7 per carload. Just a really amazing place to explore!
Your narration is always so excellent. Thanks, Roger.
You were not kidding.. Crawford county does have lots to do!! Beautiful place..
Lots and lots of “off the beaten path” places.
Roger, incredible video. Wyandotte Cave is open (in season).
Thank-you, Wayne! I finally got around to a comprehensive video about Wyandotte, after many years of missing seasons. It should be on everyone’s adventure bucket list!
Wyandotte Caves: The Caverns of Many Secrets (Leavenworth, Indiana)
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As a fellow Hoosier, I wish to extend my appreciation and gratitude for your dedication and legwork you have put into documenting these special cites for all to see and learn about who otherwise most likely would have gone on unnoticed to most. You have given me a map already plotted out of places to visit I can take my son to show him the many wonders one can explore close to home. For this, I want to give you my thanks and deepest appreciation.
My pleasure indeed, Jake. My parents introduced me to Indiana’s great wonders, and I’ve enjoyed 55 years of Hoosier memories. I made it a quest to show people where they can take their families, or just get lost for a few hours when they need to, without spending a ton of money. I know it’s been time well spent, for my own peace of mind! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger well thanks again, I'm always looking for something to do with my boy and I now have lots we both will enjoy and I can't express in words what that means to me. Time well spent indeed!
Roger, outstanding segment of Indiana history! Brought back old memories of my youth while camping and exploring caves in southern Indiana while in the Boy Scouts 1965 - 1968. Great times.
Southern Indiana is the playground I always wished I had as a kid! Simply wonderful in every way.
@@AdventureswithRoger Amen!
Such a beautiful video with a absolutely beautiful content to be seen by all who are unable to explore. Expressing warnings many times is beneficial and nesasicary to save lives! Thank those that created this informative video of Indiana caves! I learned more than I could have ever imagined!
Thank-you, Steve! I know a lot of folks can’t visit some of these rugged places, someday I’ll be one of them! I try to make films that are as close to being there as I can produce. It’s an honor!
I’ve filmed, and written the screenplay, for one about low mobility adventures. My inspiration is my cousin who’s in her 90’s, and goes places on one of those electric scooters! Lots of places to see, without much effort! 🙂
Retired and moved back to Crawford county. So glad to be home
Incredibly beautiful place, that I’ve enjoyed immensely
Thanks Roger. Always enjoy your videos.Especially this one since I live in Orange county.I have been in Marengo cave and Squire Boone cave.I don't recall if we were in wyandott cave.also been to Hemlock cliff a couple of times.I truly believe southern Indiana has some of the most beautiful country in the world.Being 72 yrs old I don't get around like I used to so it's great to see your productions.Looking forward to more And may God Bless.
It’s my sincere pleasure to share these, to both bring back good memories, and inspire new adventures for people much younger than I! Southern Indiana is an amazing place!
Thank you Roger for the adventure..I was born and raised Indiana..✌👍✌🇺🇸🙏
I was born / grew up just south of Indianapolis. On the weekends, Dad would take us to many of these amazing places, and I thought southern Indiana was simply the best place on earth. When I got the opportunity to move here, I took it and have never been sorry! 🙂
yourwork and films keep getting better and better!!! THANK YOU
Wow, thank you!
That was a wonderful review of Crawford County. You're down in my neck of the woods. I live on a farm about 2 miles from Leavenworth. Always enjoy your videos. Blessings to you
Thank-you James! Truly beautiful country, and I only scratched the surface! I’m currently piecing together a segment, about neighboring Harrison County. Both counties are wonderful destinations!
James B., I love to find indian artifacts. A friend and I used to drive to Madison from TerreHaute, hiking. A guy from Madison had a collection of artifacts. Did you find alot there in Crawford county?
@Marv Mattison Hi Marv, I hope all is well. Yes, I've found a few Indian arrowheads and such. There's some people up around Wyandotte and those who are close to the Ohio River that has found treasure troves of Indian artifacts.
Thank you for this beautiful film!
Thank you for another wonderful video, I will have to visit Crawford again
My pleasure, Gerald! Crawford County has so many hidden gems, I only scratched the surface.
I saw this a few weeks ago and loved it. My computer settings got rearranged, and to my pleasure, this popped up again. I appreciated it even more ths second time around. I've been to both the Wyndotte caves and I highly recommend both, but only in regards to the caveats mentioned by AwR.
There are so many sites mentioned in this video, it's hard to know where to begin.
Thank-you once again, AwR!
My pleasure, Colleen! Crawford and Harrison Counties have so many wonderful sites. I’ve been working on the Harrison County film, for over two years, hope to finish it soon!
As someone who lives here , very hyped to see this from this small county!
I’ve fallen in love with Crawford County! A good friend of mine, got me started with Hemlock Cliffs, and I’ve spent the last 5 years exploring the area. I’m not yet done! 🙂
WOW! Thank You!!! I LOVE this kind of history. Fascinating, Hope I can visit some day soon.
Crawford County is one of the coolest wild areas in Indiana. There’s a sweet spot time to visit, when Wyandotte Cave is open for the season, and the trails are neither busy nor buggy!
Hey Roger,
Nice work! Enjoyed the guided tour, cool music, interesting stops and great narration! Ambassador to Indiana!
Thanks Ramadula! Just a really cool area, and so much I didn’t cover!
@@AdventureswithRoger More for the next one!
Great video, nice music pairing with the scenes, volume perfect. We are so blessed to have such a beautiful undisturbed river border.
Beautiful country for sure!
You show how beautiful southern Indiana is.
Old man river keeps on rolling great job keep on filming😊
My scout troop toured Wyandotte cave in the early 70’s, beautiful, it left a lasting impression👍
Incredible cave, and one of my very favorites
Excellent video - Thanks!
Cool video!👍
Thank-you!
Live in Taswell, been to Hemlock Cliffs. learned alot watching.
Glad to have found your channel! Subscribed!
I live in the Northwest Region. Hopefully you have posted for some ideas closer to there. Either way, I love it. Always looking for day hikes and adventures
Welcome to the adventure, glad to have you along for the ride! I did some filming in the Lafayette area, for the “Monsters of Indiana”, and “Curse of Tecumseh” segments, but I’ve much more to do in northern Indiana. Hoping to get some good weather, and go back in the next few weeks!
What a great video Rodger! I must say I believe this is my all-time favorite of yours! What beautiful country in Indiana. Like always thanks for sharing and taking us on the adventure.
My pleasure, Pat! I absolutely love this area!
Thank you for the beautiful videos. I am having happy memories of hiking all of these places with my husband. I'm glad that we did while we were young. A group of four is best and safest and have everyone study the map. Use walking sticks.
My pleasure, Cindy! Exploring these areas has made a big difference in my life, and I’ve enjoyed sharing them, to encourage new adventures, as well as bring back good memories for so many others! 🙂
I live in North East Central Indiana. That area of the state is so much more beautiful and has more to behold them where I reside
I loved this video, very informative. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Becky!
My favorite episode yet, about Ol' Double-C!
My gut says I have a Crawford County follow-up film. There was much I didn’t get to, places that are simply amazing!
Awesome vid Roger, I remember when I as small our families would have reunions
there. It was always a fantastic place to
go in the sumner and
We would spend one or two weeks there .
And "Yes those were the days my friend"
I always enjoy hearing about other peoples memories, it makes all these journeys worthwhile! So many times, I’ve been the only one at a certain place, and my imagination can only construct a facsimile, of what’s happened over the years. 🙂
I love your work. Thank you so much. I'm across the river Rose Island Rd. There are things here indeed to explore but my body is 60yrs old and my heart is 20.
My pleasure! Working on a video about easy adventures in southern Indiana. Lots to see that doesn’t require a waiver! 🙂
Wow Roger absolutely amazing, great work, thank you for all your hard work and energy that you put into each article and thank you for sharing this informative articles ,much love and appreciation God bless you and your beautiful family
My sincere pleasure! Southern Indiana has truly been a blessing to me, and has provided a great peace of mind. I’d recommend it to anyone. 🙂
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Wonderful!
Thank you!
Just watched your videos of 20 and 30 Free places to see, now this, great work. I live in Greensburg, a very old town also. I used to own a building on our square, that started as a stable in 1822, that part was destroyed in our 2011 tornado, my other restaurant suffered minor damage, broken windows and such, my 130year old house was sand blasted on the south and west sides. If someone like you does not record things, they are just, gone forever.
A little over six years ago, I set about documenting Southern Indiana history, natural beauty, tourism and legends. It was the storybook of my young life, and I wanted to help people remember good memories and create new ones. Hopefully I’ve done a little bit of both, and brought some joy and adventure, along for the ride.
@@AdventureswithRoger You have done a very good job of documenting our history and natural beauty. Keep doing what you are doing my friend, and I will be watching for more, be blessed.
Another well done narration.i interesting.
Thanks James!
You just gave me some new places to hike- THANKS!
My pleasure! Yellow Birch Ravine and Hemlock Cliffs are simply awesome! Also great: Spring Mill State Park, Clifty Falls State Park, and Charlestown State Park (Rose Island trail).
Always enjoy your videos.
I was in both Wyandotte Caves as a child and Keith and I have done the Cave Country Canoes and Marengo Caves. We have not seen the rest. So Interesting!
Lots of beautiful places down here! 🙂
OMG So interesting. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, Brinda!
Thanks Roger
Well done!
Your videos always makes me want to jump in the truck and roadtrip down south! Another excellent documentary, Roger. Greetings from Elkhart.
I was up in your neck of the woods, a week ago! Fort Wayne, Marion, Fairmount. I ran out of daylight, hope to visit Elkhart this year.
Did ya swing by and see Johnny Applebee's grave when you were I. Fort Wayne?
Appleseed, darn auto correct!
I did indeed! Even took home an apple seed from one of the nearby trees.
Just bought land in southern Indiana after moved away in the Early fifties I now spend several months s year exploring
I’ve lived in Indiana my entire life, but moved to Southern Indiana in 2009. Truly one of the best things I’ve done! I’ve really enjoyed exploring these places. 🙂
Awesome video!
Thank-you, Michael!
My hometown love it thank you so much God bless you
My pleasure!
I'm a recent subscriber thanks for all the effort you put into your channel ❤
Thank-you and welcome to the channel, Rusty! 🙂
Love your videos.
Thank-you, Robin!
I really like this channel 😊
Beautiful places. Well done! Thank you Roger. I put the notification bell on an wondered if you quit making videos. Glad you didn't!
Thank-you, Chris! Lots of life happened, hadn’t made a video since January. Hope to get back in the swing of things, now.
@@AdventureswithRoger yep. Lots of life happening here too. Mines all bad hope yours is better. I don't deal wirh death well.
My cousin, whom I grew up with, and was like a brother, died unexpectedly. He was one of the funniest people I ever knew, and we made comedy skits back in the 1990’s. Earlier this year, we’d talked about making a comedy TH-cam channel, bringing back some of that silly fun we used to know. It’s still an unbelievable shock, but we’re here until we’re done.
@@AdventureswithRoger I'm sorry to hear that. My brother has cancer. Found out 2 weeks ago. Probably only has a few weeks. He escaped the hospital and went home. He sounds better at home. Wouldn't go to chemo. My sister learned how to drain the fluid around his lungs so that will help some.
That’s a heavy weight on your soul, I’m sure. Tell him what you want him to know, ask him what you want to know, but tell him you love him and leave no questions on the table. Life is temporary for all of us, but regret lasts a very long time.
I've seen an old map online that just southwest of Wyandotte Cave it is marked Giant Ruins. Very interesting. I wish I knew more about it. I need to get out there and try to find my way to it.
It might be at the New Amsterdam sand / rock pits. Just yesterday, someone was mentioning a huge Native American graveyard in that area, and a controversy about building there, after bones and artifacts were found.
E. T. Cox, state geologist, in his 1879 geological survey of Indiana is a very interesting and in depth read of the state including Harrison and Crawford Counties with old place names and features. I think it also has diagrams and perhaps the map. It can be downloaded for free online. A google search will also provide interactive maps from his survey of both counties.
@@Just_Another_Hoosier Love the old Indiana geological reports made by E.T. Cox and his side kick, Professor William Borden. They and John Collette are legends in early Indiana archaeology!
Greetings from Evansville, Indiana to all!! I'm originally from a much more rural and remote area of our state that was it's own little town called Barren Fork, Indiana. There is a cemetery with the same name that dead-ends a road that also bears the same name. Just about one eighth of a mile before the cemetery is a gated road that leads back into secluded and private wilderness which is very posted to prohibit hunting and trespassing in general. The reason for the area being off limits to all but a select few, besides the apparent hunting exclusivity is the remnants of the town a good distance back away from the road, cemetery and anything else. The legend of the old settlement lost to time is more and more being forgotten,both from younger generations losing interest and knowledge, plus the fact that the old town sits well behind private property lines.
In these parts, I have several great “lost history” tales, that I’d like to develop into a movie, but the locations are on private property.
I love south central Indiana. Beautiful place
For many years now I have known the things you are sharing in your video's, I am an old man now and though I have never had the pleasure of visiting Crawford county, I have found artifacts along the rivers and surrounding bluff areas to the south of you of a culture that was here long before our history was recorded, I just hope I live to see just one thing, The truth!
For a long time, my feelings were hurt that the hunter changed his mind, about showing me the ancient “Indian cave”, the one with relics on the floor. But a little older now, I understand why he changed his mind. Some people feel a need to put their initials on Eden’s, and universities take away what was undisturbed for centuries. The ancient places and things a person finds are often a personal gift to be treasured in the moment.
Congrats on the subscriptions total. I hope you see double that in the not so distant future. Great episode as usual.
Thank-you! I have a dear cousin to thank, for increasing the subscriber total. She belongs to a Facebook channel that features Indiana things, said I should post content over there. After years of long trips, long editing, and practically no views, I got noticed! It’s a blessing to connect to people that love Indiana places and stories! 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger much deserved on all accounts. That being said I've informed my two children that this is where they are taking me on Father's Day. Thanks again.
@@jerrydeem8845 Bring waterproof boots, paper towels, wipes, trash bags and extra clothes! My first trip to Yellow Birch Ravine was pretty uneventful, hardly got a spec of dirt on the bottom of my shoes. Second trip, also not bad. Third trip: wet up to my calves, and some mud, here and there, especially where I slipped. My trunk is always stocked for the worst! 😀
Ahhh, the hill's of home !!!
I have never been there. So interesting.
Grateful for all the warnings throughout the video... especially for the younger generations who didn't grow up exploring this kinda of stuff just for fun after school, because some of this looks a little hairy.
On many trips to this area, I’ve seen young kids jumping all over precarious cliffs and rock shelters, practically unsupervised, parents 50 or more feet away. One kid was going to plow into a cave, without even a flash light: parents were oblivious. People have died here because of slips.
Great vid im def goin
Another great documentary Roger. I hope you visited Swartz family restaurant when you were at hemlock cliffs.
Thanks, Edward! Visited the Schwartz, think they lost money! I never met a buffet I didn’t like. 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger I like going to that place. Always good food
@@edwardh1591 I’m particularly fond of The Gasthof, over at Washington, Indiana.
@@AdventureswithRoger ate there 2 weeks ago with a friend. Excellent food
@@edwardh1591Lots and lots of good stuff!
Love this content. Fantastic stuff. Keep covering stuff from Indiana. How about those fried chicken joints south of Richmond? There's like 10 or 15 different towns with amazing fried chicken!
Fun fact: I did a segment about the mom and pop ice cream drive up places. Gained 10 pounds in one month! 😂 I could definitely love a video like fried chicken places!
Elk River in Webster County West Virginia has alot of similar huge rock cliffs. There was a huge rock in the river for years but the last big flood washed it away. I had two fish looking at each other on it. I love my county ❤
Great video..
Thanks!
Hey this is my first ever TH-cam comment! U should really do a video on Cahokia Illinois I know ur usually in southern Indiana but I'm northern Indiana and would love to see a video on Cahokia by u! Plus Cahokia is probably the best thing I've ever seen.
Hey Cody! I’m hoping to do Cahokia after they finish their visitor center remodel. It will likely be epic! Angel Mounds is doing the same, right now. I can only wonder what the updates will be!
My father had a “weird encounter” with something tracking him in the woods at Yellowbirch Ravine feeling like he was being watched. My dad has been a huge hunter since childhood, I’ve never seen him shook up like that. I’ve been there dozens of times with nothing unexplained
I only had one experience like that, when I was a kid at Ogilville. Thankfully, nothing since. But Bigfoot stories and experiences are all over southern Indiana.
It's funny I found this channel because I really like the things you talked about and I'm also from Indiana. Not to mention I have an ancestor whose last name was Turpin. Spelled a little different but still the same name. It was my great-great grandfather's second wife and she was from Tennessee.
We are distant cousins! From the beginning, our European ancestors used the name “Turpine” when living in France, changed it to “Turpin” when living in England and then the colonies. It only changed to “Turpen” when my GGGG Grandfather came to Indiana and wanted a fresh start, signing his name the new way. Blood relatives of mine have spelled our last name both ways!
It's just an observation but in the picture of the "Odd Fellows gathering hall", there seems to be a lot of what ghost hunters would call "orbs". Critics would say they are just dust partcals, however it is interesting that it was a secret meeting place where secret ceremonies took place. You may have captured more than you expected. As always, another great informative video! Thank you Roger!
I saw that too, was wondering if anyone else would notice: you’re the first in the 4 weeks, since I published!
A friend of mine is an empath, and went to Tunnelton Tunnel after I captured the phantom lantern with my camera. The person that went with her, took a picture of her, in the tunnel, and orbs were all around her. She also noted a face, amongst the orbs. Spooky stuff!
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Thanks for responding. Very interesting! There is definitely more unseen around us than what we see. Keep up the great work! I plan on bringing my family from Illinois to see some locations you have visited. I've mentioned some places from past videos to my wife but will definitely have to pick a place. She's really been wanting to take a day trip to Turkey run which is only about an hour away from us.
@@kyliejclynch3614 Though I’ve got six projects ahead, I’ve already filmed everything, for one about “unusual and interesting southern Indiana things to see”. Lots and lots of fun for a picture scavenger hunt!
@@kyliejclynch3614 If you go to Turkey Run, there’s a park next to it called “Shades State Park”. Both are other-worldly beautiful! Billie Creek Village and 32 covered bridges are very close.
I am from the Wabash Valley in west central Indiana and just spent most of the day watching all of your videos. Have been to every place mentioned... Excellent videos... How about one on Brown Co. and the Hoosier National Forest?
Hi James! I’ve been thinking about a Brown County video for a while, as I spent a lot of time there as a young adult. One with fall colors would be beautiful! It’s on the list. 🙂
@@AdventureswithRoger just watched the video on Blue Springs. after I watched this one i went to your page and thought all the videos on the home page was all of them. lol. then I clicked on the videos... looks like I get to spend this weekend watching!!! thanks for all your hard work!!!
I love finding new things! In May, I’ll have been at this for 6 years, and I still haven’t covered all the highlights! 🙂
Hi I went to bnL 1980
The Overlook Restaurant has the Best Fried Chicken ! It CANNOT be Beat , it's Worth driving 100 miles for! The view is Beautiful & Relaxing & Great Customer Service.
Love the Overlook and chicken fried chicken. Best high up, sit-down view of the Ohio River.
What do you use to edit your videos?
From the very beginning, I’ve used iMovie. It came with an iMac I bought off eBay, all for $175. I really liked how powerful and easy it was to use: everything is where it should be, not complicated.
After I made a lot of TH-cam videos, and upgraded to a high-end Apple M1 computer, I thought about moving to Final Cut Pro, a film maker standard. But, iMovie does everything I need it to do, handles high definition footage, and the interface is uncluttered. I just like to sit down and edit video, concentrating on the creative process, instead of the technical ins and outs.
The Cape Sandy overlook (Artist's Point) is one of the few places in Indiana that you cane look NORTH into Kentucky!
Absolutely beautiful overlook, and one I found completely by accident. I was trying to hug all the roads along the Ohio River, from Lawrenceburg to Mount Vernon, when I happened across it. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been back. Have never encountered a soul at that overlook!
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Wyandotte Cave has been closed for a few years first because of white nose disease and then because of covid. Is it opening back up this season?
As of last year, the property manager was cautiously optimistic for a May 2023 opening. I hope it works out, I haven’t visited since 1997!
@@AdventureswithRoger groovy. I'm only halfway through the video so far, and you answered some of the questions I had in the video so I probably should have finished it before commenting. I've been in the cave before when I was a little kid I think, but it's the only show cave in Indiana that I haven't been to recently.
I’ve visited all of the Indiana showcaves, but big Wyandotte is the one I’ve nearly forgotten, it’s been so long ago. My fondest memory was my best friend, well over 6 foot tall, hitting his head on all the low places. 😀
Shout out to my babe Junior Payton Jr. From Indiana.
From Crawford county even lol
Imagine….all those caves were filled with water at onset time. A huge underground river system
That Lost River cave system is pretty wicked. It’s uncertain if it’s 30 miles or 300 miles worth of underground channels!
25:35 minutes in, lower right hand side. How did those few red bricks get there?
Those do look like bricks! Hard to say how they made it, all the way down to the bottom of the ravine, other than being carried. A few good bricks make a nice place to cook, and I did see some evidence of recent camping.
La Porte Co is twice the size and we have a lot of wetlands and bogs ... and Belle Gunness.
Several people have mentioned the Belle Gunness story.
Thanks for sharing I've lived in a lot of places around the USA wild places so this was nice I currently live in southern Missouri Ozarks I can't help noticing that the government is always really super good at wasting beautiful buildings and resources rather than finding a practical purpose for them. local people in towns with manisapalitis also! so many buildings destroyed around the entire country! and they couldn't put their heads together and figure out they could build homes factories are farms out of those buildings? it's just a total waste of the people's taxes and resources.DU!!! what a waste to destroy buildings they could be shorD up or just simply repaired and put to good use
Far-out wild
Lots of amazing places, and I didn’t do them all. There are three in Crawford County, that are jaw-dropping amazing, but are on private property. People have been both shot at, and have even turned-up missing in these areas!
How do you find caves😊😊
Most of the time: luck! But to be fair, southern Indiana has caves about everywhere, due to the limestone bedrock.
Crawford county is where i was born and have been for 32 years. Why are you making it seem so cool??? XD
Compared to the Indianapolis suburb, where I grew up: Crawford County is the coolest thing ever! It’s a nature lovers paradise.
I want to go. Here
Bring waterproof boots, paper towels, wipes, trash bags and extra clothes. You’ll thank me later!