Madison is located along The Ohio River Scenic Byway in southern Indiana, between Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH. Of course, we think that this is the prettiest part of the Byway. A trip along the Byway is your gateway to adventure. Discover antique shops, artist studios, and farm markets. Paddle a canoe, explore a cave, … more
Jet Boat Dinner Rides
Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boat Rides LLC is now taking riders from Madison Indiana on Friday evening dinner trips on the Ohio River. The ride is 57 miles round trip with a dinner stop at Jo Jo’s Bar and Grill. Captains Paul Nicholson and Janet Harding added this Dinner Trip to the Rockin’ and Scenic rides … more
Any Spring Break Left?
For many kids, spring break has been shortened because of the really, really hard winter this year. But some of you still have some time to gather together the family and finally get out of the house! If that’s you, plan a trip to Madison and take advantage of our Spring Break Staycation offerings. On … more
Favorite Free Things To Do in June
Come on, be honest, who doesn’t like free things to do? So, I thought I’d clue you in on some of our favorite free things to do in June and beyond. Here are some of the things that happen every month: Bluegrass Music at 6pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds – the first Saturday of … more
Madison in Bloom
Think Spring and Think Madison, Indiana, which is always at its best during the Madison in Bloom Spring Garden Tour –May 11 & 12 and May 18 & 18. Sponsored by The Jefferson County Historical Society, this event offers 9 private, blossoming gardens not normally open to the public and 2 public house museum gardens. … more
Big Oaks NWR opens for 2013 public use
It’s hard to believe that April is nearly over! Our spring season is in full gear here at the refuge, with the start of the 2013 public use season with fishing at Old Timbers Lake and the annual turkey season upon us. The eaglets have hatched at the lake and we are watching them closely. … more
Kids on School Break?
Are you trying to find fun things to keep the kids occupied during Spring Break? The City of Madison, local organizations and Visit Madison have teamed up to give you some suggestions. We know the weather is NOT cooperating this year but many of these activities happen inside so that will help. There is still … more
A Garden Affair: Container Gardening
If you are ready to shake the winter blahs and get back to your garden, or if you just want to learn something new, don’t miss the fourth annual “Garden Affair” on Saturday, April 6. Sponsored by the Lanier Mansion Foundation, this year’s program includes a speaker, a spring luncheon and a chance to shop … more
BALD EAGLES ARE NESTING AT OLD TIMBERS LAKE!
During the winter months, the refuge slows down. We are closed for public use from December to mid-April. However, that doesn’t mean we are hibernating. Since we have a strong research program here at the refuge, all of the data that has been collected throughout the warmer months is compiled, analyzed and then reports are … more
Andrew Hoffman Intern at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge to speak
Andrew Hoffman, intern at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, will speak on Monday, February 4th, at the monthly meeting of the Big Oaks Conservation Society. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison – Jefferson County Public Library in Madison, IN. Join us February 4th as Andrew discusses: The World Underfoot: Amphibians of … more
