Here in Hendricks County, Indiana, we are very fortunate to have a large number of outdoor recreation options, including a wide array of trails for walking, running and cycling. Many of these trails are contained within local parks and some feature…
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Hendricks County, Indiana, is a flourishing destination that offers a wide variety of activities and attractions for all ages and interests. It's amazing how much the county has changed over the course of its 200+ years of existence! Here are some…
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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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Shelters, pavilions and gazebos are great locations for cookouts, family gatherings, graduation parties, weddings, and much more. Here in Hendricks County, Indiana, there are no fewer than 20 of these outdoor, open-air structures that provide…
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Hendricks County has a robust parks and trails system and it’s continuing to grow with the unveiling of Plainfield Indiana’s Echo Hollow Nature Park, formally Sodalis Nature Park. You may have visited the trails, fished in the pond or attended an…
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I signed up our family once again to do The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County's Summer Fun Run Series. It's a great way to check out our favorite parks and see some new ones. The 16th Annual Summer Fun Run Series gives residents and visitors a…
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Even before moving to Hendricks County, Indiana, we would visit the area to explore the amazing outdoor spaces and great restaurants. Since living here, we've found even more favorite places and events! From festivals to restaurants to racing, there…
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If you haven't heard of the Danish concept of "hygge" (hyoo-guh) and its emphasis on embracing coziness, togetherness and a general state of comfort, then allow me to enlighten you! This mindset encourages us to prioritize the good, simple things in…
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Here in Hendricks County, Indiana, we love our dogs. We also love our parks and trails. So where, you might ask, are some good parks and trails for dogs? To answer this question, they brought me in. I have a dog. I also work for Hendricks County…
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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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