Falls of the Ohio State Park

The park's interpretive center houses many exhibits.

"File:A0l007 Falls of the Ohio interpretive center " by William Alden is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources

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Assistive Listening Systems, Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Entrance Passes For Sale, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Grill, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Tactile Exhibit, Trailhead, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchairs Available

Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums

This map shows a range of features associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, which commemorates the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The trail spans a large portion of the North American continent, from the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon. The trail is comprised of the historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, an auto tour route, high potential historic sites (shown in black), visitor centers (shown in orange), and pivotal places (shown in green). These features can be selected on the map to reveal additional information. Also shown is a base map displaying state boundaries, cities, rivers, and highways. The map conveys how a significant area of the North American continent was traversed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition and indicates the many places where visitors can learn about their journey and experience the landscape through which they traveled.

Across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky, you can view one of the largest Devonian fossil beds in the world preserved in a 1404-acre National Wildlife Conservation Area. In October of 1803, Meriwether Lewis stopped here to meet William Clark who was staying with his brother, George Rogers Clark. Visitors can tour the replicated home, which is a separate, private site from the state park. Lewis and Clark also spent time here recruiting men from the surrounding area for the Corps of Discovery.

The park offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits to educate visitors about the history region. Visitors may tour through the interpretive center, which features interactive exhibits for all ages that focus on local geography, culture, and wildlife. Those wanting to stretch their legs will enjoy walking the Ohio River Greenway or biking along the 1.5-mile stretch, which allows for a closer look at the fossil beds.

For more information, call [phone] or visit https://www.fallsoftheohio.org/.