I love shopping in small businesses any time of year, but particularly on the upcoming Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Not only can I find unique gifts and great sales but I, like many, enjoy supporting families in my own community. Small Business…
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One activity that my family and I like to do for a change of scenery is to pile into the car and take a road trip to visit a park or trail. Stretching our legs and surrounding ourselves with the beauty of nature does wonders for the soul. We like to…
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I just returned to Hendricks County, Indiana from a three-day youth sports tournament in another town, and it was the type of tournament that all youth sports families are familiar with: play a game, wait for hours, play another game, wait until the…
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I loved riding a bike as a kid, mostly to try to keep up with my older siblings. As an adult I've enjoyed riding too, but I enjoy more leisure bike rides on a trail or to a destination that involves a good snack. Bike share programs are a great way…
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Long before I began working in one of the parks departments in Hendricks County, Indiana, I was thoroughly impressed by the foresight of Plainfield's planners and powers-that-be in emphasizing green space, parks and trails in the town. As the largest…
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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 and residents insider advice on the top trails in Hendricks County, Indiana. Lucky for you though, I know who…
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One of the things we commonly get asked is to put together trip ideas or even a full itinerary for people wanting to visit Hendricks County, Indiana. So, this summer we decided to take that a step further by coming up with a quiz that would allow the…
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Cycling is a fantastic way to get out of the house, enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, spend time with family and friends and get from one place to another without burning gasoline. Plus, in today's world, social distancing is easily achieved…
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Have you tried winter hiking? It requires bundling up, but winter hiking provides several unique opportunities that aren't as readily available when hiking during the other three seasons of the year. We have a number of hiking opportunities in…
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