One of Hendricks County, Indiana's gems is hidden away in the northwest corner of the county, just outside of North Salem. McCloud Nature Park offers an escape from the chaos of everyday life within its 232 acres of nature and serenity. I work for…
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Here in Hendricks County, Indiana, we are fortunate to have a nice assortment of running and walking trails throughout the area. As warmer weather settles in and we all start coming out of our winter hibernation, Hendricks County trails are a popular…
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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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With Spring Break approaching, we like to provide alternatives here in Central Indiana to the more expensive and distant spring break destinations. You can spend a long weekend or even a week here, make memories and save money and time in the…
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A few years ago, my husband and I were invited to a fall birthday bonfire. It had been on my calendar for four weeks. But when the day came, it was actually more like winter, a frigid 20 degrees outside. The party still took place and was actually…
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We're not far away from peak fall colors here in Hendricks County, Indiana, and since I work for Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, I have a pretty good idea of where to find the beautiful autumn foliage that makes the season so colorful. Fall…
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If you are looking for an affordable, fun, family-friendly fall break vacation that is close to home, Hendricks County, Indiana, provides all of that and more. Here's how I'll be spending my fall break with my family; you're welcome to join in! Day 1…
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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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There is a new park coming to Hendricks County, Indiana! W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon opens to the public July 21 and will provide 70 acres of family fun and outdoor recreation. Operated by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R), where I…
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My family could be considered connoisseurs of Hendricks County parks, as we have explored just about all of them many times over. Everyone picks an activity of interest, and we find a park to appease all of us. Last week on a very hot, humid day the…
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