Become a camper at the Hoosier Outdoor Experience

Indiana DNR Release:

Find out why camping is such a popular outdoor recreational activity and how to enjoy it by going to the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Sept. 26–27, and learning the basics of this family-friendly pastime.

“Family camping trips are some of best memories I have of time spent with my wife and children,” said Bob Stum, DNR budget analyst and avid camper. “If you want to know what’s going on in kids’ lives, take them camping.”

At the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, volunteers from Camptown Inc. and Jameson Camp will provide education on camping equipment, fun camping activities and camping destinations. Participants should leave armed with the necessary information on how to start camping.

“Camping provides a wonderful opportunity for families to bond,” said Don Schafer, executive director of Camptown Inc.

The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is a family-friendly event that is the first of its kind in Indiana. Unlike traditional trade shows, visitors will be able to enjoy hands-on experiences in a wide range of outdoor activities, such as fly fishing, target shooting, archery, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and much more.

The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is presented by the Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, with sponsorship support from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust; Ball Brothers Foundation; WXIN-Fox 59, Indianapolis; and numerous other sponsors.

Parking, admission, activities, demonstrations and seminars are free to the public, but online registration is required. To register, go to hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov and click on the yellow registration icon.

Event updates can be found at hoosieroutdoorexperience.IN.gov or on Facebook and Twitter.