The Longleaf Pine Interpretive trail is a short quarter mile loop that provides explanatory exhibits about commonly found animals and features of a longleaf pine forest.  Pictures of the exhibits are provided in this trail guide.  Excellent views of Red Cockheaded Woodpecker habitats along this trail.

The Woodland Pond trail is located just off Refuge Visitor's drive not far from the entrance at the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge office on Hwy 1. The trail itself is very mild and relatively well maintained with new bridges crossing the small streams.  A very peaceful 1 mile walk through diverse plant life which yields amazing sounds of wildlife and nature.  

Clifty Falls State Park is just outside of Madison.  For this trip I entered the North entrance but there is another entrance on the south off Hwy 56.  Just to be clear, it really was not a water fall.  It is really trickle but I suppose if there is recent rain it would have been more; however, this has been one of the rainiest summers in a while.  Nonetheless, I started  with trail 8 all the way down to the the creek bed.  There is an earlier cutoff to trail too but I opted not to take it on the way out.  Once I reached the creek bed, that was trail 2.  It literally follows up the middle of the rocky creek bed.This was pretty cool because if you watch you can find all sort of fossils on the rocks.  Most of what I found were imprints of seashells but I also found some rocks that were porous like sponges.  Trail 2 goes almost all the way to where you can see the falls and then, once you can here it, you encounter the sign that says no one allowed beyond this point which is a bit of a bummer.  It's pretty cool beyond that point or so I hear.  Looks like lots of potential for rock slides so be cautious.On the way back out I opted for the early exit from trail 2 to trail 8 which was pretty darn steep but got me back to the trail head quicker.

This is an out and back trek of the Knobstone Trail which is Indiana's longest footpath.  Due to damage from a tornado in 2012, the trail head at Deam Lake has been relocated as reflected in this trip.  There aren't any panoramic views available from this section of the trail.  It is a nice stroll through hardwood forests along the Knobstone Escarpment.  I found one campsite just along the trail but primitive camping is allowed.     The trail was closed from mile 4 - 9 while trail repairs continue.  Overall a nice hike with over elevation gain of 400 ft.

Tate's trail was developed in honor of Louis Tate who lost his life performing refuge duties.  It is currently the longest official trail on the refuge.  The trailhead is at Lake Bee.  Parking is allowed on the grassy area by the kiosk near the Lake Bee Dam.  The trail starts to the left of the kiosk and continue across Highway 145.After crossing Hwy 145, you will junction the loop trail.  I chose to continue straight and save the loop for the return trip.  The trail meanders around Lake 12  and Pool D before ending at Martin's Lake.  This trip was recorded during July of 2013 during which many of lake levels were lowered for what looked like dam maintenance.  Nevertheless, lots of wildlife and flora to take in.  The observation tower on this side of the Martin's lake is closed as the photoblind has been moved to the other side of the lake.  You can continue straight toward the boat landing for a nice view but will have to return back before going uphill to the trail terminus.

This was a very scenic and relaxing hike by the Lake Cave Run in Daniel Boone National Forest.  The lake is formed by the damming of the Sale Lick river.  The trail documented here, is a loop which begins at the Stoney Cove Trail head.  A kiosk marks the trail head.  The hike begins by starting up the gravel service road.  Once you reach the tree line, Caney Trail (TR 1226) begins on the left.  The trail is marked and the distance is 6.2 miles to theh Sheltowee Trace trail which makes the loop back to the gravel service road.The ups and down are very moderate and if you do any hiking at all  you will not find this difficult in the least. The trail is shared with horse riders and mountain bikers so keep your eyes open.Along the Caney Trail the views of the lake and mountain are beautiful.  You will also hear the sounds of people enjoying the lake; however, I found that relaxing as well.  I saw jet skis, motor boats, house boats, and yes, even sail boats.  Kayak rentals are available in the parking as well.You will have several creek crossings and muddy clay areas along the way but none are any trouble to cross.  After the 6.2 miles you will see the sign (although you have to turn around to see it) directing you back to Stoney Cove, via the Sheltowee Trace trail.  This is a straight shot pretty much back to the parking lot.