An annual event in Hendricks County, Indiana that was derailed by COVID in 2020 is back for 2021! Mark your calendars for the McCloud Bee Fest, which buzzes into McCloud Nature Park outside of North Salem next month! Hendricks County Parks &…
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I must admit when I arrived at Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, I didn't know what to expect. It didn't take long for me to figure out that this amazing little farm on the outskirts of Brownsburg at 8420 E. County Road 650 East exists as a…
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If you are looking for a fun and unique outing, then saddle up and head to Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg! Whether you are a novice or experienced equestrian, there is something for everyone at this family-owned and operated ranch, and you don’t…
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Hendricks County, Indiana, has so much to offer: parks, playgrounds and places to play outside. But our county also has plenty to offer in the animal world. Think outside the box this fall and check out some of these unconventional farms and…
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If you have ever seen an alpaca firsthand, then you probably remember its toothy grin as it peeks at you with its big eyes through its wavy bangs. Well, a ranch in Brownsburg, Indiana, with quite a history of its own is home to a group of these…
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It most definitely feels like the dog days of summer, but this post is really about the actual dogs -- specifically, all the fun that can be had with them in Hendricks County. I wanted to share a few places and events that will help you have a little…
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If you are a family who loves affordable outdoor recreation, we have some ideas for you here in Hendricks County. What follows is an insider's guide of recommendations from someone who has lived and worked here for more than 10 years. You may want to…
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Did you know a brand new park just opened in Avon, Indiana? The first of its kind in Washington Township, Pecar Park is a 46-acre nature park with a playground, staff naturalist and campsites! My 5-year-old son and I went to check it out, and we were…
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You’ve probably heard of goat yoga, but have you heard of alpaca yoga? Neither had Lori Lovely, owner of Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch in Brownsburg, Indiana. So that’s why she decided to bring it to Hendricks County. This first-of-its-kind alpaca yoga…
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