Redbird Off-Road State Recreation Area: Learning to Be Brave
Redbird Off-Road State Recreation Area in Dugger, IN, is Indiana’s first state off-roading property and another epic spot for driving, riding, and hiking! This park provided me with a chance to be a little braver than I wanted to be, but was I ready to take advantage of it and do a little off-roading myself? At Redbird, the mining history is visible with every hill and drop off, so you better learn to be brave!
If you visit Redbird to ride, don’t forget the park fees are a little different. You’ll need to pay a different (but still small) fee if you plan to take a motorized vehicle on the trails. Check the park’s website to learn more.
You are going to learn about:
Why Redbird and Interlake look so different from each other (hint: it’s the mines!)
Powerline: the gnarliest off-roading hill!
Tips to become braver and my attempt at off-roading
The epic views from the overlooks
The best times to ride at Redbird
Check out these great clips from the show:
00 Intro
01:16 What Makes Redbird Off-Road SRA Distinct from Interlake Off-Road SRA
01:40 Meet the Assistant Property Manager
01:56 Indiana’s Coal History & the Mining in the Area
04:42 Converting from a Mine to a State Recreation Area
06:25 Off-Roading Options for Everyone
07:51 First Impressions of the Park
08:45 Meet the Redbird Staff Who Taught Me to Be Brave
10:23 Tip #1 to Be Brave – Watch Someone Else Do It
11:35 Tip #2 & Tip #3 to Be Brave – Gain Confidence From a Friend and Know the Terrain
13:56 Tip #4 to Be Brave – Have a Healthy Fear
14:14 The Difference Between Big Bertha and Powerline Hills
15:05 Powerline Hill
18:03 Night Ride Information
19:18 Features for Kids and Young Riders
20:21 My Off-Roading Attempt and View from the Top
21:28 Favorite Staff Spots
23:22 Bravery in All Areas of Life
Go make some of your own memories, and I hope to see you in the parks!