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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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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

Maple Syrup Days Will Educate, Entertain

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

A fun, free and educational family event returns to Hendricks County the first two Saturdays in March. Maple Syrup Days celebrates McCloud Nature Park's sugar maple trees and the delectable sweetness that they produce. Located just outside of ... read more
Tags:  Maple Syrup Days,  McCloud Nature Park,  family fun,  things to do,  children's activities,  festival,  fundraiser
Posted In:  events,  family,  history & education,  North Salem

5 Things to Look Forward to in 2018

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

The new year brings a lot of excitement to Hendricks County . Continued growth and development around the county will provide visitors, businesses, organizations and racing enthusiasts even more reasons to visit Hendricks County in 2018. Here are ... read more
Tags:  Lucas Oil Raceway,  things to do,  Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center,  parks,  Washington Township Park,  Avon Town Hall Park
Posted In:  attractions,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  events,  family,  group travel,  hikes & bikes,  hotel,  Lizton,  motorsports,  Plainfield,  recreation,  restaurant

Top 10: Ways to Entertain Guests Over the Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2017 at 10:00 AM by Eric Ivie

The holiday season is a great time for friends and family to gather. After awhile, though -- especially if you have guests in from out of town -- everyone starts looking for something to do. Fortunately, Hendricks County offers a great variety of ... read more
Tags:  holidays,  things to do,  children's activities,  Avon Ice Rink,  Washington Township Park,  McCloud Nature Park,  Sodalis Nature Park,  Avon Town Hall Park,  Ellis Park,  Hummel Park,  parks,  Arbuckle Acres Park,  Williams Park,  walking,  hiking,  biking,  The Shops at Perry Crossing,  The Tie Dye Lab,  Monster Mini Golf,  Hot Skates,  xtreme lazer tag,  Winterland,  winter activities,  Royal Theater,  movies,  art,  Hendricks County Courthouse Square
Posted In:  arts & culture,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  events,  family,  hikes & bikes,  history & education,  holidays,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation,  rural routes to main street,  shopping,  top 10,  attractions
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