Mounds State Park

When someone says they 'don't have time' for a camping trip, I take them to Mounds. It's 30 minutes from Muncie - you can leave after school on Friday and still have two full days outdoors. But here's the secret: those Native American earthworks are 2,000 years old. You're camping where the Adena people held ceremonies. The trails along the White River are beautiful, the campground is quiet, and you're teaching boys that adventure doesn't require a six-hour drive. This is perfect for Woodlands age, new families testing the program, or a quick confidence-builder between bigger trips. Sometimes the best outdoor experience is the one that actually happens, and Mounds makes that easy.