Hendricks County Insider

Are you a dog family looking for outdoor fun to have with your furry friend? Luckily Hendricks County has a lot of things to do outside with dogs…

If you are a family who loves affordable outdoor recreation, we have some ideas for you here in Hendricks County. What follows is an insider's guide of recommendations from someone who has lived and worked here for more than 10 years. You may want to…

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) brings its signature event -- the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals -- to Lucas Oil Raceway in Hendricks County, Indiana, from Sept. 3-6, 2020, and we have everything you need to know, plus discounted…

I can remember after just moving to Hendricks County about 15 years ago taking in a movie at the Clermont Drive-In across the street from Lucas Oil Raceway with my wife just before it closed for good. I also remember watching the movie Twister at…

Summers can get hot and humid in Hendricks County, Indiana. But luckily, we have plenty of waterparks and splash pads to soak up the Indiana summer. All of the following locations provide perfect opportunities to cool off while making memories. So…

Last summer, we took our boys fishing for the first time. They seemed to be kind of bored with it...until my youngest reeled in a catfish. After that, (pardon the pun) they were hooked. Grabbing our poles and a bucket of worms and heading down to…

On the first Friday of every month usually beginning in May, the historic Hendricks County Courthouse Square in downtown Danville, Indiana, provides the perfect backdrop for a true summer tradition. But as we all know, this year has been a little bit…

There are many things about summer in Indiana that I love, and high on that list is fresh produce. Indiana-grown fruits and vegetables are second to none, and our local farmers markets allow me to get them when they're in season and at their most…

Like many, I have discovered there is a good amount of extra time in my day-to-day schedule. At first, I struggled with navigating my new-found free time, but decided to use this as an opportunity to pick up a new hobby. When I noticed that a couple…

One of my favorite annual events in Hendricks County, Indiana, takes place over Labor Day Weekend each year: North Salem Old Fashion Days. I can't wait for Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 to get here because Old Fashion Days always has so much to offer my entire…