Wednesday, November 27, 2019 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, Indiana, offers a great…
Monday, October 28, 2019 11:00 AM by Jamie Hergott
Have you ever wanted to go for a bike ride on a random beautiful day, but you didn’t have access to a bike? Or maybe you don’t have room in your car to haul your bike to a decent trail. Look no further than the town of Plainfield, Indiana. In a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Friday, March 17, 2017 9:00 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 improvements on the…
Monday, February 8, 2016 6:54 PM by Kelly Wallace
Conveniently located off I-70 and just next door to the Indianapolis International Airport, Plainfield has an abundance of hotel, shopping, dining, recreational opportunities and events for those traveling to Hendricks County. My husband and I lived…
