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    Tag: camping

    Truss bridge at McCloud Nature Park

    Best Places to See Fall Color Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Oct. 07, 2022

    Central Indiana is bursting with fall colors this time of year, which makes it a fabulous time to gather up the family and take a road trip to view the autumn foliage. Hendricks County, Indiana, is nestled in the middle of some excellent spots for…

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    Best Campgrounds Within an Hour of Hendricks County

    By Eric Ivie on Aug. 19, 2020

    Do you like to go camping? After all, what's better than the sights, smells, and sounds of the Great Outdoors? If you're wondering where a family might go camping near Hendricks County, Indiana, I have some suggestions for you. As an added bonus…

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    Bridge at McCloud Nature Park

    Top Parks, Trails Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on May. 14, 2020

    A person can only be cooped up in the house for so long. Eventually, we all need some exercise and fresh air. 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…

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