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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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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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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There was a time in Hendricks County, Indiana, when railroads played an important role in transportation, commerce, settlement and expansion of the area. As time marched on, though, railroad traffic declined nationwide, and rail companies began…
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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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