The Wabash River and Hanging Rock {Wabash, IN}
Sometimes you have to let things go. But, sometimes you just have to stop, pause, and realize the good that came from the event.
That is what this post is about. The good that came from the Indiana trip.
While on my Indiana trip I got to visit a really cool place.
The Wabash River and Hanging Rock.
The Wabash River is 503 miles long that flows from Indiana to Ohio. The Wabash River is the state river of Indiana. In Wabash, Indiana, where I was staying, there is a large conservatory with a ton of state land, parks, the damn, and a ton of beautiful scenery. Nature is my BFF so this was a welcome adventure for me.
We crossed the dam, but I was unable to get pics.
We got to see some of the river when we hiked over the Hanging Rock a national natural landmark. The Hanging Rock is a natural sandstone rock formation which hangs over the Wabash River. The formation was formed when the glaciers melted and carved the landscapes of North America.
There were pictures of me climbing the rock and sitting on it once I was up there but those were on the other peoples phone and I didn’t get them before I left the state.
Once we left the Hanging Rock we roamed to another part of the park where we spotted these old stone built pavilions. I have never seen pavilion building like this. Seating was built-in to building (all rock) and there were fireplaces on either side of the building. There were also cooking areas built-in.
Outside were picnic tables and grills. One of the pavilion buildings was down and being restored.
Was pretty cool.
Then I spotted this beautiful tree. I wanted to tell kiddo all about it because I am fairly certain the fairies are living in there. I can’t wait to see her again so I can share this photo with her.
So while the trip to Indiana wasn’t all it was cracked up to be, I did get to see some beautiful nature and have a new travel memory.
I am all about making memories.
What has been your best memory this summer? Did you have something not quite turn out as planned and found the good in it anyway?
That sounds like a gorgeous hike! I love going for hikes in the wilderness and taking in the beauty of nature.
My family loves to get out and enjoy nature. I know we’d have a blast at Wabash River. It’s absolutely beautiful there!
Hmm, my best memory came at the end of summer when my husband and I went kayaking at Lake Minnewanka in Banff national park. It was something new for both of us, the view was amazing and the company was excellent 🙂
How fun!!! I am putting kayaking on my bucket list for next summer.
I love hiking through state parks. There is always so much to see and check out. And it’s great exercise!
Sorry your trip to Indiana wasn’t what you expected it to be. Still, it sounds like you found some cool things to see.
Looks like such an interesting place to visit. I would love to go there one day.
Things don’t always go as we plan but I’m glad you found a way to enjoy the experience.
That is so true. Always seek out the positive. Makes things so much better.
We dont do much hiking around here. That sounds lovely!
We had a good summer…we bought a house and took a few trips. I love making memories, too.
Congrats on the new house!
This looks like a great place to visit and a fun experience! I am so excited to get outdoors more this fall!
What a nice adventure through nature! I haven’t checked this place out and I’d love to see the Hanging Rock.
Memories are the highlight of life. Glad you able to get some fun in. – Yolonda
I love spending time outside. It’s always fun when I can get my kids to go on walks with me.
This is really a cool place! And yes! Traveling means new memories! Love it!
That looks like a great place to go. I’d love to see that sometime. I love being able to be outdoors.
This looks like it was indeed a memorable trip indeed. I would love to got here and see all the neat stuff some day. This summer was important to my family because my parents are both sick and we all were able to get together 3 times this summer. Thanks for sharing your trip.
This would be such a fun adventure. I love getting out in nature like this.
This looks like the kind of place that you go to if you want a relaxing hike. It’s nice that you had a great time! I love that there are picnic tables, great place to rest and hang out!
How glorious! Sounds like a really fun hike and adventure. I would love to get out in nature, and go enjoy the fresh air like this!
I haven’t try to hike before and it sounds great. Glad you share this
It is so good for the soul!
What a cool adventure. I’ve never heard about this place before!
Gosh, this looks beautiful. Now that I have 3 kids under 4 years old, we don’t hike much. I can’t imagine them lasting very long before giving in to fussy whines about their legs hurting. I’d love to check this out next time I’m up near OH visiting my folks.
Looks like you found some beautiful spots while on your trip. Good to have beautiful memories to focus on.
I enjoyed the nature pics but YOUR face pics were definitely the best. Looks like a great place to visit, not in flip flops LOL
Awwwwww thank you ! And you are right about the flip flops. At least it made for a good story!
What a cool tree. I bet there are fairy’s in there. Flip flops…really? Lol Looks like a fun time I would love to go.
hahaha, right with the flip flops!
Wow, what a nice trip. This is nice that you have something to remind you and keep your memories for good.
I love that tree and hope to have a picture there. What a lovely trip, love it!
This looks like such a fun place to visit! What a cool tree, how could there not be fairies in there!?
We were planning to stay here this summer on a road trip as it looks amazing, but Indiana State Parks have a two day minimum stay. We’ll just have to plan to stay the weekend there next time
Traveling the PC on highway 1 was the highlight of my summer!
I have heard that is pretty amazing!
This looks like it was such a fun trip. I am trying to branch out more with where I visit and would love to see this place myself.
I spent summer in New York and it was a total blast! My hubby and I ended up having a second honeymoon. 😉
That is awesome!!!!!!!
aww I miss hiking ! your looks like so much fun !! I live in London now so its hard to find good place to hike here
I love just taking moments when things are crazy exciting and awesome to just stop and say – THIS IS REAL LIFE – THIS IS HAPPENING – RELISH IN THIS MOMENT!