CGM Photography

This past weekend, Ginny and I traveled to Frnch Lick, Indiana for some much needed rest and relaxation. As always, we had our cameras with us. We were glad that we did! French Lick is a resort area in Southern Indiana that developed in the early 1900s when the area’s natural spring waters were believed to possess healing powers. We stayed in one of the two-hundred-year-old hotels, which had French-decorated interiors, beautiful gradens (including numerous butterfly bushes), and sprawling grounds. Both hotels were magnificant and you truly felt that you had stepped back in time.

In addition to the hotels, French Lick also has the Indiana Railroad Muesem, which has several retired trains on the site. The muesem also offers rides into the hills of Southern Indiana on a historic train that offers some stunning views, one of which included Larry Bird’s childhood home. I’ll warn you, though, don’t take the trip after a full day on your feet. The lolling motion of the train as it made its way through the hills did put more than one passenger to sleep.

Near French Lick, is Lake Patoka, which is Indiana’s largest reservoir. While exploring, Ginny and I visited this lake and got some information in hopes of returning with our boat. Lake Patoka is unique in that most of the shores around the lake fall within a state park. Because of this, there is no development around the lake except for a marina or two and a few public launch sites.

I’ve included some photos here. Other photos are located at:

http://www.culverphotos.com/2010_french_lick