Explore the beauty of Ripley County through its diverse parks! Embark on a delightful adventure with your family through the Park Hop—a scavenger hunt that takes you through awesome town parks, magical nature trails, and our own Versailles State Park. It’s like a treasure hunt, but with nature as your playground! This event runs from March 7 – May 2, 2026.

Grab your passport from the Batesville Library and let the fun begin! Visit as many parks as you can that are listed on the passport, unravel the clues, and mark your passport. Bring your passport (this provides you FREE entry into the Versailles State Park the day of) and finish your journey at the Park Hop Finale on May 2nd from 11am to 1 pm at the Oak Grove Shelter, Versailles State Park for a chance to win an Indiana State Park Pass! (Your paper passport will provide you FREE entry into the Versailles State Park the day of the finale.)

This year we will host the Finale alongside the Art in Nature Art Show & Artisan Demonstrations! Enjoy exciting activities, including: swag bags (first 50 kids!), watch demonstrations in glass blowing, blacksmithing, and basketmaking, and hands-on art experiences – try pottery, wood-turning, marble art and more.

Imagine all the adventures waiting for you and your family. Don’t miss this FREE fun-filled event for the whole family!

Ripley County Reads is made up of Batesville Memorial Public Library, Osgood Public Library, Tyson Library and Ripely County Tourism.