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Watch the weather forecast for possible changes to this outing. If the weather cooperates, it's time to get out and photograph fall colors. . We’re planning an all day outing to Celery Bog and other areas in and near West Lafayette, IN.
Due to the time zone difference, we will be leaving Caseys in Urbana at 5am. This trip will have opportunities for Nature, Birding, Landscapes, Architecture, and History.
We have a 1:30pm appointment for a private tour of the Ouiatenon Preserve SW of Lafayette. This is a rare and unique opportunity to visit closed areas of one of the premier archeological sites east of the Mississippi River. PLEASE let us know if you are coming, we'd like to give a head count to the tour leader.
Tentative schedule for the day. We can make decisions during the day with the members that are attending to modify the schedule.
5am (CST) Leave Caseys in Urbana
8am (EST) Meet at Celery Bog, at the Lilly Nature Center. NOTE:There is a gas station just east of Celery Bog. Instead of turning north to Celery Bog, go on East for a potty stop/snacks.
10am (EST) Go to Prophetstown State Park, a 20 minute drive. $10 per vehicle admission fee charged. The park also contains The Farm at Prophetstown, featuring 1920's lifestyles, opening at 10am.
IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION:Some mapping services give incorrect directions. . Take Ninth Street to Swisher Road. Once on Swisher Road, cross over I-65 and find the park gatehouse.
1:00pm (EST) WE MUST LEAVE PROPHETSTOWN BY 1PM TO MAKE THE GUIDED TOUR!. It's a 20 minute drive.
1:30pm (EST) Be at Ouiatenon Nature Preserve for our private guided tour. He is not charging us, but donations will be graciously accepted.
3pm(EST): Leaving this open for the participants to decide on site. Five possibilities include: 1) Horticulture Park, 2) Tippecanoe Battlefield (and Museum), 3) Clegg Memorial Gardens, 4) Go back to Celery Bog, 5) Purdue Arboretum
Tippecanoe Battlefield and Museum
MAP of complete route from Caseys to all Lafayette stops
https://goo.gl/maps/yXRSFWas12G2gcQS6
MAP of just the Lafayette stops starting at Celery Bog