Thursday, September 19, 2019 12:00 PM by Beth Fife
When my family moved to Hendricks County, Indiana, several years ago, we were unfamiliar with local parks or trails. As nature lovers, avid runners/walkers and "entertainment researchers" for the kiddos, it was necessary to seek out the best ones…
Monday, March 11, 2019 10:00 PM by Stephanie Porter
Man alive! The weekends always seem to pass so quickly. What's worse is finding out about an event after it has passed. So, with both in mind, we've put together a quick list of events and activities on the calendar for the coming weekend in…
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:00 AM by Beth Fife
Running or walking outdoors provides many health benefits for the body and mind. Parks and trail systems located throughout Hendricks County offer beautiful green space for outdoor activities. Put the two together, and runners and walkers of all…
Monday, January 14, 2019 10:00 AM by Eric Ivie
My fellow blogger Becky Wilson-Lusk recently wrote about 8 Indoor Activities for the Kids in Hendricks County, so as the interim superintendent of Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, I thought I would complement Becky's post with one about 8 outdoor…
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:00 AM by Eric Ivie
Labor Day weekend is upon us here in Hendricks County, Indiana, and it's a perfect opportunity to bring the family to the area for the long break from the working world. Whether you enjoy the thunder of drag racing, the peace and quiet of Mother…
Friday, April 27, 2018 9:00 AM by Susan Skelton
Guilford Township's Hummel Park - located in Plainfield, Indiana - is one of my favorite Hendricks County parks to run in. But please don't tell the other parks; I don't want their feelings to get hurt. The eastern most portion of the park has a…
Monday, April 2, 2018 11:00 AM by Josh Duke
I don’t even pretend to be a walker, hiker, biker or horseback rider. So, I’m the last person in the world who should provide our visitors insider advice on the top trails in Hendricks County, Indiana. Lucky for you though, I know who to ask. After…
Tuesday, December 12, 2017 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…
Monday, August 7, 2017 3:00 PM by Eric Ivie
As you make your plans for the upcoming weekend, make it a point to visit Hendricks County if you enjoy wine and live music, shopping, classic cars, a meteor shower or taking a walk, run or bike ride. We've got it all going on during the weekend of…
Monday, July 10, 2017 12:00 PM by Eric Ivie
There was a time in Hendricks County when railroads played an important role in transportation, commerce, settlement and expansion of the area. As time marched on, though, railroad traffic declined nationwide, and rail companies began abandoning…
