Here is the latest newsletter from the Redbird Foundation. Does this mean there is an off-road trail at Fort Harrison? Read on:
Welcome to the latest edition of the newsletter. Don't forget the upcoming Halloween night ride and camp out on Saturday October the 31st and Sunday the 1st. Our next and last night ride and camp out of the year is on Thanksgiving weekend, November 27th,28th and 29th. As always be sure to check the events calender on the front page of the website or the event section in the fourms groups for changes or additions. One other event is, Discover Indiana Riding Trails (D.I.R.T.) will host D.I.R.T. Days on October 18th from 9am to 7pm at the park. This will be a meet and greet type of event, along with trail rides. Come out and see what D.I.R.T. is all about, and how you can get involved.
The Redbird Foundation just finished being a part of the First Annual Hoosier Outdoor Experience, held at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis. This was a huge success and something special to be a part of. Kids and families were able to take part in various activites ranging from horseback riding,skeet shooting,bow fishing,rock climbing and other types of events geared towards the outdoors, the greatest part was, it's all free. The Foundation helped out by giving rides on an off road course provided by the DNR. A BIG THANKS goes out to Fat Boy Jeepers and Trail Riders of America and all the DNR staff who helped put this together. We handed out information and answered question about off road trails and what Indiana has to offer. The best part of the weekend was seeing the faces of those that took rides on the off road course.
The Foundation has also been kicking around the idea of providing guided trail rides. We would have persons available to show users around the park, be it on atv's, motorcycles or jeeps. This would help keep them out of trouble and on trails that match their skill level or their machines capability. A tax deductible donation of $50.00 for a 1/2 day or $100.00 for a full day would be the cost, and all money collected would be put back into the park. If anyone has ideas or commits, please let a Foundation member know.
Work is still progressing on the viewing area near the rock garden and we hope to have it done soon. The Foundation is also providing more bulldozer work throughout the property to make the trails even better.
A couple of final things are the park has changed hours of operation to 9am to 7pm due to the days growing shorter. Also the park now accepts credit cards for your entrance fee.
Thanks, and hope to see you on the trails