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Weekend Primer: April 28-30

Posted on April 26, 2017 at 03:00 PM by Eric Ivie

The weekend is on the horizon! If you find yourself looking for something to do this weekend, we have plenty of reasons to visit Hendricks County including drag racing, an opportunity for gardeners, a family-friendly festival, a 5K run/walk and a ... read more
Tags:  NHRA,  drag racing,  Lucas Oil Raceway,  Avon Outdoor Learning Center,  things to do,  weekend activities,  Sodalis Nature Park,  McCloud Nature Park,  hiking,  running,  walking,  Hendricks Regional Health YMCA,  family fun
Posted In:  Avon,  Brownsburg,  events,  family,  hikes & bikes,  motorsports,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation,  sports

Why You Should Consider A Sodalis Nature Park Adventure

Posted on March 28, 2017 at 01:00 PM by Beth Fife

My family and I had never visited Sodalis Nature Park , 7700 S. County Road 975 East, Plainfield, so we went to explore on a warmish Saturday earlier this month. My daughter needed to collect natural items for a school project, and my husband and I ... read more
Tags:  Sodalis Nature Park,  walking,  hiking,  family fun,  things to do,  exercise,  outdoor adventure
Posted In:  Plainfield,  recreation,  attractions,  family,  hikes & bikes

B&O Trail Expands West in Brownsburg

Posted on March 17, 2017 at 09:00 AM by Crystal Paschal

Local runners, walkers and cyclists are probably already familiar with the B&O Trail . It's a scenic and safe place to get outside and get active. 2017 has brought expansions to the trail making it better than before with even more ... read more
Tags:  B&O Trail,  running,  walking,  biking,  exercise,  rail trail,  cycling,  hiking
Posted In:  Brownsburg,  recreation,  attractions,  hikes & bikes

Discover Affordable Spring Break Fun in Hendricks County

Posted on March 3, 2017 at 06:00 AM by Eric Ivie

If you're staying close to home over Spring Break or just want a more affordable option than donning mouse ears and heading south, we have some excellent options here in Hendricks County . Before I go and reinvent the wheel, take a look at Josh ... read more
Tags:  spring,  Washington Township Park,  Bisque Barn Pottery Paint Studio,  movies,  Royal Theater,  McCloud Nature Park,  Monster Mini Golf,  xtreme lazer tag,  Sky Zone,  Hot Skates,  Splash Island,  bowling,  Hendricks County Historical Museum,  things to do,  family fun,  children's activities,  JR Funnigans Jump-N-Play,  parks
Posted In:  arts & culture,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  events,  family,  history & education,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation

Top 10: Outdoor Winter Events in Hendricks County

Posted on January 4, 2017 at 04:00 AM by Eric Ivie

I don't know about you, but I get cabin fever something fierce during the winter months. I like to be outdoors, so I keep Visit Hendricks County's Outdoor Recreation Events Calendar on speed-dial, so to speak. That calendar, combined with ... read more
Tags:  running,  parks,  McCloud Nature Park,  Sodalis Nature Park,  Washington Township Park,  Blanton Woods,  children's activities,  family fun,  things to do,  winter activities,  outdoor adventure,  animals,  Maple Syrup Days,  The Shops at Perry Crossing
Posted In:  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  events,  family,  hikes & bikes,  history & education,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation,  sports,  top 10

Experience What Makes Hendricks County So A"maze"ing in the Fall

Posted on September 22, 2016 at 03:36 AM by Eric Ivie

Fall is a great time to get the family out and about doing fun activities together. One of the most popular autumn traditions around here is to navigate a maze. Here in Hendricks County , we have three distinctly different mazes in three different ... read more
Tags:  maze,  McCloud Nature Park,  Beasley's Orchard,  Hogan Farms,  children's activities,  family fun,  fall activities,  things to do
Posted In:  attractions,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  events,  fall activities,  fall traditions & happenings,  family,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  recreation

2016 St. Malachy Country Fair This Weekend

Posted on September 16, 2016 at 08:39 AM by Stephanie Porter

St. Malachy's Country Fair draws quite the crowd each fall for food, fun and games. It's a great time of year, as the full force of school and sports start to take affect, to take a break and enjoy the simple things -- like their popular, ... read more
Tags:  St. Malachy Country Fair,  biking,  food,  games,  children's activities,  family fun,  weekend activities,  live music
Posted In:  Brownsburg,  events,  hikes & bikes,  family

Outdoor Recreation Summer Trip Ideas in Central Indiana

Posted on May 25, 2016 at 11:00 PM by Josh Duke

If you are a family who loves affordable outdoor recreation, we have some ideas for you here in Hendricks County this summer. What follows is an insider's guide of recommendations from someone who has lived and worked here for more than 10 ... read more
Tags:  Natural Valley Ranch,  Williams Park,  McCloud Nature Park,  hiking,  animals,  horseback riding,  splash pad,  family fun,  outdoor adventure,  Perillo's Pizzeria,  summer,  Summer Picks
Posted In:  attractions,  Brownsburg,  family,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  recreation

Run/Walk Events Heat Up in June

Posted on May 23, 2016 at 11:53 PM by Beth Fife

Hendricks County definitely kicks it up a notch for runners and walkers as the summer arrives. In June alone, numerous options abound including the ever-popular Summer Fun Run. Here's what you need to know: Summer Fun Run Series Hendricks ... read more
Tags:  running,  things to do,  weekend activities,  parks,  McCloud Nature Park,  Ellis Park,  Vandalia Trail,  exercise,  Rib-Fest,  summer
Posted In:  Avon,  Danville,  Amo,  Plainfield,  sports,  events,  family,  hikes & bikes

Top Running/Walking Trails in Hendricks County

Posted on April 21, 2016 at 01:53 AM by Beth Fife

Spring has arrived in Hendricks County and running and walking is the perfect way to enjoy it and stay in shape at the same time. Many paved and wooded nature trails are located throughout the county. This post is dedicated to the most popular ones. ... read more
Tags:  running,  Avon Town Hall Park,  Blanton Woods,  Ellis Park,  hiking,  Hummel Park,  McCloud Nature Park,  things to do,  Vandalia Trail,  Washington Township Park,  Williams Park
Posted In:  sports,  Amo,  Avon,  Danville,  Coatesville,  Brownsburg,  events,  family,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation
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