Indiana is home to some pretty historic places, from battles sites to stops along the Underground Railroad. While Indiana’s history is certainly extensive, there are many ancient sites worth exploring in the Hoosier state, as well. Visit this stunning virgin forest in Indiana for a hike that will take you to remnants from life dating all the way back to 1300 A.D.

The Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest is an expansive 88-acre woodland that has been virtually untouched since the 1800s. The 1.3 mile trail located in this forest unlocks some of this land's most incredible, historic secrets.
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Easily one of the most beautiful natural spots in Indiana, this forest is protected from hunting, camping, biking, and horseback riding. But visitors can trek across this wilderness and uncover relics from the state's past.
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Like many forests, this woodland showcases what Indiana would have looked like centuries ago. But hikers along this trail can actually go back much further in time.
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Along the trail, you'll find remnants of an ancient Native American village, which is believed to date all the way back to A.D. 1380! This prehistoric village still shows signs of lodgings and settlements within this enchanting woodland.
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Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest is Indiana's only virgin forest still in existence and holds the most incredible and preserved example of ancient life in the Hoosier state.
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You'll find this remarkable trail in Paoli, IN 47454 right between State Road 37 and US-150. It's open year-round for hiking and exploration.

Have you ever trekked this unforgettable hike through ancient Native American ruins? What was your favorite part of this preserved forest?

For more historic places to visit in Indiana, visit this incredible cave filled with mysterious prehistoric fossils.

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