Wabash Riverscape

10/12/2026

The first one in the country is right here in Terre Haute. 🚣

America’s first “Boathouse In A Box” is opening in Fairbanks Park, and Terre Haute is leading the way. Wabash Valley Crew Rowing Club boathouse is the first of 28 sites planned nationwide by the 2028 Olympics through OpenWater Collective, the group behind Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District. Cities across the country will be following our lead.

It’s also a big step forward for the Wabash Riverfront Master Plan, our community’s vision for bringing new life, new opportunities, and more people back to the river. Every project like this one moves Terre Haute closer to a riverfront we can all be proud of.

You have two opportunities to come celebrate with us!

✂️Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, October 22 at 10 AM
Join community leaders, donors, Sarah Scott Middle School students, Mike Knopp of OpenWater Collective, and special guest Arshay Cooper, who rowed on the first all-Black high school rowing team in the U.S. and shared that story in A Most Beautiful Thing.

🤝Community Boathouse Opening Day!
Saturday, October 24, 10 AM to Noon
-Tour the new boathouse
-Cheer on the dragon boat races
-Try rowing in the stable barge
-Learn about rowing and paddlesports for all ages

📍 973 Dresser Drive, Fairbanks Park

Thank you to Wabash Valley Crew, OpenWater Collective, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, the Vigo County Capital Improvement Board, and every donor who helped make this happen. Terre Haute is turning back toward the river. See you there!

10/06/2026

Yesterday evening, Riverscape’s Riverfront Development Director, Lori Danielson, and Kristine O’Hare, Marketing joined the Indy SurviveOars for their end of season Glow Paddle at Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis.

The Indy SurviveOars are an incredible organization of around 120 breast cancer survivors who take to the water in 40-foot dragon boats. Not only have they competed internationally and brought home countless medals over the years, but they also embody the true power of sisterhood, healing, and camaraderie. Research has long shown the immense physical and emotional benefits of dragon boat paddling for breast cancer recovery, and seeing their energy and joy firsthand was deeply inspiring.

Even better? Dragon boats are coming to Terre Haute SOON! Thanks to the incredible generosity shown during the Paddle Raise at this year’s Moonlight on the Wabash, we are bringing dragon boat paddling to our community. The Indy SurviveOars were so welcoming and are eager to mentor and support us as we launch our own local program.

Stay tuned! Soon, we’ll be announcing upcoming dates for later this month where you can see dragon boats in action right here in Terre Haute.

10/04/2026

Last night was a huge night for migration over Vigo County, and the data proves why our Wabash Riverfront is so vital! 🌌🦅

According to the BirdCast Vigo County Migration Dashboard, an estimated 161,000 birds crossed our county last night alone! Traffic peaked around 8:30 PM with nearly 31,000 birds in flight simultaneously, moving southwest directly along our river corridor.

The data shows we are currently hosting some beautiful species who rely on our riverlands for a rest stop:

✨ Warblers: Yellow-rumped, American Redstart, Black and white, Bay-breasted, and Chestnut-sided Warblers.

✨ Thrushes & Kinglets: Swainson's Thrush, Gray-cheeked Thrush, and Ruby-crowned Kinglets.

✨ Others: Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Gray Catbirds, and White-throated Sparrows.

These tired travelers need the protected stopover habitats along the Wabash to refuel and rest before continuing their long journeys.

How you can help tonight? Go lights out!

Bright lights and upward skyglow disorient these night migrants, pulling them off course and dramatically increasing potential injury. You can give them safer passage with a simple flip of a switch:

💡 Turn off non essential outdoor lighting between dusk and sunrise.

🪟 Close blinds and curtains to prevent indoor light from spilling outside.

🛡️ Shield or point exterior lights down toward walkways rather than up into the sky.

Today and tomorrow, grab your binoculars and visit your favorite spot along the riverfront! You might just spot some of these feathered travelers resting along the Wabash. 🌿✨

09/30/2026

Looking back at an unforgettable night! The complete collection of photos from Moonlight on the Wabash is now available. Thank you to each and every guest who came out to celebrate our riverfront and make the evening so special. Swipe through to check out the highlights!

📸: ISO Images, LLC

09/29/2026

Congratulations to Board Memeber, Santhana!

Santhana Naidu, vice president of communications and marketing at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, received the 2026 Bill Tennis Outstanding Rotarian Award from the Rotary Club of Terre Haute on Tuesday.

09/26/2026

Fall is here, and our riverfront is a great place to spend it. The Wabashiki Wetlands are just a short drive from Downtown making it the perfect place to fit in enjoying from fresh air and views in your perfect Fall day!

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

An event like Moonlight on the Wabash simply wouldn't be possible without the extraordinary volunteers and community partners working behind the scenes. While our sponsors make our event and mission viable, it is our dedicated partners who ensure the evening is an exceptional experience for every guest.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to several businesses, organizations, and individuals whose flexibility, generosity, and swift action went above and beyond to make this year’s event a resounding success:

Precision Lawn Care/ Vigo Turf: For stepping in seamlessly to provide ambient lighting that beautifully set the stage along the riverfront.

The Westminster Village Terre Haute, Inc. Team: For their generous gift of time and dedicated support in assisting with dinner service.

The Pikes - ISU and the Terre Haute Country Club: For their outstanding professionalism, coordination, and swift ex*****on in serving our guests.

Tabco: For their consistently exceptional service, attention to detail, and beautiful presentation materials.

The Baesler & Danielson Families: For generously providing golf carts to ensure accessible and comfortable guest transportation throughout Fairbanks Park.

Wise Pies: For generously helping us keep our volunteers full and assisting with dinner service.

Simple to Elegant & Ella Horsman: For always providing us with a tablescape that is elegant and inviting.

Milli Hoffman-Patrick, Donna & Gerri: Our visionary event committee chairs, whose tireless leadership and meticulous planning guided Moonlight every step of the way.

The Riverscape Board Members: For their steadfast dedication, behind the scenes man power, and ongoing commitment to our riverfront.

We also can't let our shoutouts pass without acknowledging our beautiful photos in this post that were taken by ISO Images, LLC. ✨