Neat National Natural Landmark
4/1/2024
A very neat natural arch in Indiana! The North Trail (the one with the arch) is a tad rugged if you ...
Portland Arch Nature Preserve
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1599 W Scout Camp Rd
Covington, IN 47932
Portland Arch Nature Preserve in Fountain County, Indiana, offers a stunning natural setting featuring a unique sandstone gorge and a meandering creek. Designated as a State Nature Preserve in 1972, the 436-acre preserve boasts a diverse range of natural communities, including cliffs, forests, prairies, wetlands, and savannas teeming with a variety of plants, wildflowers, and trees.
Owned and managed by the Indiana Division of Nature Preserves, Portland Arch is known for its abundance of cliff-dwelling plant communities, ferns, and primitive non-flowering plants. Visitors can expect to encounter a rich array of flora such as Dutchman's breeches, trout lily, blue-eyed Mary, and a mix of white pines and oaks. The preserve's open oak woodlands showcase a plethora of wildflowers like shooting star, yellow lady's slipper, and New Jersey tea.
With a trail winding through moderate to rugged terrain, Portland Arch Nature Preserve provides an ideal opportunity for nature enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the diverse plant and animal life that thrives within this picturesque landscape.
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