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Deck The Parks With The DNR

Holiday light displays to shine at five DNR destinations on-site holiday light shows will shine at DNR destinations this month.

Brief details for each are below and more can be learned about them, as well as other activities at DNR properties, at calendar.dnr.IN.gov.

Ouabache State Park in Bluffton hosts its 11th annual Wonderland of Lights nightly, now through December 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., in its campground and throughout the park. The presentation features more than 40 light displays and a synchronized music and light show at the Civilian Conservation Corps fire tower. Cost is $5 per vehicle, cash or check only.

Mounds State Park in Anderson hosts its fourth Nights of Lights celebration every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from now through Dec. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. More than 60 light displays will be featured in the campground along with decorated buildings throughout the park. Cost is $10 per vehicle, cash and credit card accepted.

Proceeds from the events go to the individual parks’ Friends groups to fund park projects. Learn more about DNR Friends groups at on.IN.gov/INstateparksfriends.

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