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Author: Eric Ivie

Eric Ivie is the Assistant Superintendent for Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, and he loves being outdoors and exploring new places and things. He is especially partial to the more rural parts of Hendricks County, where wonderful places and people with impressive skills and talents are hidden away, awaiting discovery. Eric is a married father of two and has lived and worked in Hendricks County since 1999.

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The Complete Beginner's Guide to McCloud Nature Park

Posted on May 23, 2018 at 03:00 PM by Eric Ivie

One of Hendricks County , Indiana's premier destinations is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, and there is no better time to visit McCloud Nature Park . Nestled in the northwest corner of the county, just outside of North Salem, ... read more
Tags:  McCloud Nature Park,  outdoor adventure,  things to do,  family fun,  children's activities
Posted In:  North Salem,  recreation,  family,  attractions,  hikes & bikes

Memorial Day Weekend Primer 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 at 03:00 PM by Eric Ivie

Whether you're in town for the Indianapolis 500, celebrating the end of the school year or simply looking for something to do over Memorial Day weekend, Hendricks County , Indiana, is the place to be. We are waving the green flag on the ... read more
Tags:  family fun,  things to do,  weekend activities,  drag racing,  oval racing,  swimming,  water park,  children's activities,  McCloud Nature Park,  theater,  Lucas Oil Raceway,  live music
Posted In:  arts & culture,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  events,  family,  motorsports,  North Salem,  recreation

McCloud Nature Park to Host 15th Anniversary Celebration May 5

Posted on April 25, 2018 at 03:00 PM by Eric Ivie

Back in May 2003, McCloud Nature Park opened to the public in northwest Hendricks County , just outside North Salem. On May 5, Hendricks County Parks & Recreation will celebrate its flagship park's 15th anniversary with a free, ... read more
Tags:  McCloud Nature Park,  things to do,  children's activities,  family fun,  fundraiser
Posted In:  arts & culture,  events,  family,  history & education,  North Salem,  recreation

5 Reasons to 'Say Hey' at Mayberry in the Midwest

Posted on April 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Eric Ivie

An annual Hendricks County tradition, the 5th Annual Mayberry in the Midwest Festival returns to Danville, Indiana, May 18-20, 2018 , bringing wild characters, loads of laughter, music, food, and family fun to our own little slice of Mayberry here in ... read more
Tags:  Mayberry in the Midwest,  Mayberry Cafe,  family fun,  things to do,  festival,  children's activities,  Hendricks County Courthouse Square
Posted In:  Danville,  events,  family,  group travel

Art and Nature Come Together at Hendricks County Parks

Posted on April 16, 2018 at 04:00 PM by Eric Ivie

Throughout the history of humankind, art and nature have gone hand-in-hand. At two nature parks in Hendricks County , the opportunities to blend artistic talent with Mother Nature continue to thrive. I am the Assistant Superintendent with Hendricks ... read more
Tags:  McCloud Nature Park,  Sodalis Nature Park,  art,  things to do,  Vandalia Trail,  animals
Posted In:  arts & culture,  Coatesville,  Amo,  family,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation

5 Unique Easter Egg Hunts in Hendricks County

Posted on March 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM by Eric Ivie

Easter is April 1, and with it comes a wide variety of opportunities to hunt for Easter eggs in Hendricks County , Indiana. In addition to many traditional egg hunts, there are some unique activities taking place around the county that involve diving ... read more
Tags:  Easter,  family fun,  children's activities,  Ellis Park,  Splash Island,  Hendricks Regional Health YMCA,  McCloud Nature Park,  weekend activities,  things to do,  Hendricks County Courthouse Square
Posted In:  events,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  family,  Avon,  Danville,  Brownsburg
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