Flows through Hoosier National Forest. Recommended by the state for inclusion in State Natural, Scenic and Recreation Rivers System. The river banks are tree lined, although small fields can be seen along the valley through the trees. River banks are mostly mud and may extend as much as 8 feet above the stream. Logs across the river and shallows at low water levels preserve the natural atmosphere and provide a challenging experience.
Water enters the system through literally thousands of sinkholes.
In addition, the surface river loses water into a system of swallow holes draining portions of the surface river. About 22 miles is then dry except during periods of flooding. With the exception of the dry bed portion, the entire river is canoeable. Frequent log jams and slow meandering flow make for a challenging experience. S, R, F, W See initial comments.