I've always been a sports enthusiast, but my body just won't hold up to traditional sports anymore, so as I get... wiser over time, I'm starting to take a bigger interest in alternative sports activities. As it turns out, we have quite a few options…
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My family enjoys the free music events in the parks offered each year by Hendricks County’s awesome park departments. Nearly every weekend throughout the summer, there’s something available and we like to make a day of it – hanging out at the splash…
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For many of us, the playground brings back fond memories of family picnics, playdates with friends and days out in the sun. For parents, it’s a free and super fun way to pass the time for a few hours on a beautiful morning or afternoon. My family…
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It’s a park that is off the beaten path, but more and more, Washington Township Parks in Avon, Indiana, are offering programs and other events out at Pecar Park, making it a go-to for a variety of reasons. My kiddos love to visit with the live…
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While nearly every park in Hendricks County has shelters, picnic tables and often times a grill, my family enjoys picking a spot where we can throw down the old-fashioned picnic blanket and enjoy the sunshine and open fields. We bring along kites, a…
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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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Last summer, I signed our family up to do the Summer Fun Run. I thought it'd be a great way to check out our favorite parks and see some new ones. Schedules and summer activities got in our way, and we didn't make it to all the parks but I loved that…
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I’m a big picture person. I love taking photos of the family, kids doing silly things and nature as the seasons change. I think some of my favorites are the natural shots, like the kids helping plant the garden in the spring or picking out their…
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Spring Break is around the corner, and if you haven’t made extensive travel plans, consider taking advantage of all Hendricks County, Indiana, has to offer. Not only does the county have unique shops, a variety of parks and trails and plenty of…
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As little children, we were all taught about the five senses. See, smell, taste, hear and touch. We were fascinated as we learned all the wonderous things our bodies could do and marveled at all the ways we could explore the world around us. As we…
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