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Visitors to McCormick’s Creek State Park can help the DNR divisions of State Parks and Nature Preserves monitor the recovery of Wolf Cave Nature Preserve after a tornado hit the property in March 2023.
All that’s needed is a smartphone camera. Take a photo at the photo station on Trail 5, then upload the photo to Chronolog by following the QR code or sending it to the email listed on the sign. The website creates a timelapse video that will help monitor the area. Those who submit a photo will be emailed a link to access the video.
The current timelapse video is at chronolog.io/site/WCP101.
The photo station can be found by starting at the park’s Nature Center and following Trail 8 to Trail 5. Trail 5 is partially opened to Wolf Cave. For safety, guests should respect trail closures and stay on open trails only.
“We’ve seen an abundance of tulip and sycamore sprouts,” said Jessica Filer, park interpretive naturalist. “With the lack of canopy, many prairie plants like mullein, bee balm, asters, and bergamot have also popped up this season.”
Special thanks to the Friends of McCormick’s Creek State Park for funding the Chronolog project.
Stop by the Nature Center to learn more about forest regeneration and the park. Throughout the winter months, join the naturalists for guided hikes, history programs, and animal talks. Follow progress on the recovery of trails, the campground and other facilities at on.IN.gov/mccormicks-recovery. A map of the park is at on.IN.gov/mccormickscreeksp.
After your adventures, relax at Canyon Inn, which offers comfortable stays within the park. Visit the dining room, which features a glass-enclosed porch with great views of woods and wildlife.