Indiana is the best place to be in the summertime! This month is quite literally packed with activities! So, let's get to it. Farmers Markets There are tons of options all summer long to get local, fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted items…
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Cycling is a fantastic way to get out of the house, enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, spend time with family and friends and get from one place to another without burning gasoline. Plus, in today's world, social distancing is easily achieved…
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While on vacation recently, I watched some people playing pickleball. On our way home from vacation, I wondered: What kinds of alternative sports activities do we have here in Hendricks County, Indiana? You see, I've always been a sports nut, but I'm…
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I can't think of a better way to run or walk other than enjoying the beautiful scenery of a park or nature trail. So, it got me to thinking about my favorite paved trails in Hendricks County, Indiana. So, I thought why not put a list together to…
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With the entire NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball tournament being played in Indiana this year and the Big 10 Tournament back this week, thousands of people will be pouring into the great Hoosier state and primarily here in Central Indiana. As we…
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Have you tried winter hiking? It requires bundling up, but winter hiking provides several unique opportunities that aren't as readily available when hiking during the other three seasons of the year. We have a number of hiking opportunities in…
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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…
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It's a new year and time to start working on those New Year's resolutions! Getting in shape is a common resolution, and we have several unique options here in Hendricks County, Indiana, for doing just that. Not all of us are gym rats or fitness…
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My fellow blogger Jamie Hergott recently wrote about locations to enjoy Outdoor Winter Fun in Hendricks County, so as the assistant superintendent of Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, I thought I would complement Jamie's post with one about 8…
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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…
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