Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is a National Memorial in Indiana. This guide combines the park's official information with computed sunrise, sunset and Milky Way times, satellite climate data and 1 photo locations inside or next to the park.
Best photo spots in Lincoln Boyhood
We matched 1 named overlooks, waterfalls, peaks and other features to Lincoln Boyhood. Each has its own page with sun directions and a monthly golden hour table.
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Sunrise, sunset & golden hour
At Lincoln Boyhood the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 59° (ENE) at the June solstice and 120° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 301° (WNW) in June to 241° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 75° in summer but only 28° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 7:44 AM | 4:12 PM | 4:52 PM | 244° | 9h 48m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 7:16 AM | 4:50 PM | 5:27 PM | 255° | 10h 48m |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:35 AM | 6:21 PM | 6:55 PM | 268° | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:13 AM | 6:48 AM | 6:49 PM | 7:24 PM | 283° | 13h 11m |
| May | 5:38 AM | 6:16 AM | 7:15 PM | 7:52 PM | 295° | 14h 14m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 6:05 AM | 7:34 PM | 8:13 PM | 301° | 14h 48m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 6:16 AM | 7:33 PM | 8:11 PM | 299° | 14h 34m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 6:40 AM | 7:07 PM | 7:43 PM | 289° | 13h 39m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 6:58 PM | 275° | 12h 27m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 7:33 AM | 5:36 PM | 6:12 PM | 260° | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 7:08 AM | 3:59 PM | 4:37 PM | 247° | 10h 07m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 7:39 AM | 3:49 PM | 4:30 PM | 241° | 9h 32m |
Computed for the park's reference point (38.1182, -86.9966); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From Lincoln Boyhood, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from March through September. June gives the longest window (about 5.3 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 23° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 3 (rural sky), good enough for detailed Milky Way images.
| Month | Core visible (15th) | Hours | Max altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| February | 4:45 AM – 5:05 AM | 0.3 | 13° |
| March | 3:53 AM – 5:23 AM | 1.5 | 19° |
| April | 1:57 AM – 4:37 AM | 2.7 | 23° |
| May | 11:57 PM – 3:47 AM | 3.8 | 23° |
| June | 10:08 PM – 3:28 AM | 5.3 | 23° |
| July | 10:02 PM – 2:02 AM | 4.0 | 23° |
| August | 9:21 PM – 12:01 AM | 2.7 | 23° |
| September | 8:27 PM – 9:57 PM | 1.5 | 20° |
| October | 7:39 PM – 7:59 PM | 0.3 | 13° |
| November | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| December | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
3 Estimated Bortle 3 — Rural sky. Some light domes sit on the horizon, but the Milky Way still looks complex overhead.
Weather & best time to visit
Southern Indiana has a moderate climate, characterized by warm, yet moist conditions. Summers are usually warm, and winters cool. Much of the area's average 46 inches of precipitation falls in spring, the rainiest season.
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 46% average cloud cover) and February as the cloudiest (70%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.
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Photography permits, drones & fees
Permits. Under federal law (54 U.S.C. 100905), still photography in National Park Service areas needs a permit only when it (1) takes place where members of the public are not allowed, (2) uses models, sets or props that are not part of the location's natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities, or (3) would cause the park to incur additional administrative costs to monitor the activity. Ordinary visitor and most landscape photography needs no permit. Commercial filming rules are separate and have changed in recent years — confirm current requirements with the park before a paid shoot.
Drones. Launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft (drones) is prohibited in National Park Service units under a 2014 Superintendent's closure (36 CFR 1.5), except where a park has issued specific written approval. Flying from outside the boundary over park land can also violate park rules and disturb wildlife.
Getting there
From the east or west - From Interstate 64, exit onto US 231, (exit 57A). Travel south on US 231 to Indiana Highway 162. Take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west (right) on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right. From the north or south - From US 231 take the Santa Claus/Gentryville exit. Turn west on Indiana Highway 162; go 1-1/2 miles to the park entrance on the right.
Directions: National Park Service.
Activities
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Food
- Picnicking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Living History
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
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