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Where to Make a Splash This Summer in Hendricks County

Posted on May 24, 2016 at 08:00 PM by Meghan Stritar

Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and the sun has finally decided to shine upon us. You know what that means? WATER FUN! Thankfully we have many options in Hendricks County to cool off including a new one opening this year! Splash Island Family ... read more
Tags:  Splash Island,  splash pad,  Washington Township Park,  Williams Park,  Watermill Splash Pad,  Gill Family Aquatic Center,  Hummel Park,  Ellis Park,  The Shops at Perry Crossing,  summer,  children's activities,  family fun,  things to do,  swimming,  Summer Picks
Posted In:  Plainfield,  Danville,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  recreation,  family

Top Running/Walking Trails in Hendricks County

Posted on April 21, 2016 at 01:53 AM by Beth Fife

Spring has arrived in Hendricks County and running and walking is the perfect way to enjoy it and stay in shape at the same time. Many paved and wooded nature trails are located throughout the county. This post is dedicated to the most popular ones. ... read more
Tags:  running,  Avon Town Hall Park,  Blanton Woods,  Ellis Park,  hiking,  Hummel Park,  McCloud Nature Park,  things to do,  Vandalia Trail,  Washington Township Park,  Williams Park
Posted In:  sports,  Amo,  Avon,  Danville,  Coatesville,  Brownsburg,  events,  family,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation

Getting to Know Hendricks County: Brownsburg

Posted on February 16, 2016 at 06:54 PM by Meghan Stritar

We all define our community a little differently. When people ask where I am from, I reply Hendricks County . It could be because almost every job title I have includes Hendricks County. My home that I have made with my family here is in Brownsburg. ... read more
Tags:  Arbuckle Acres Park,  Boulder Creek Dining Company,  Christmas Under the Stars,  clothing,  farmers market,  Flap-Jacks,  food,  Frazee Gardens,  Lucas Oil Raceway,  parade,  Rock Star Pizza,  So Italian,  Williams Park
Posted In:  attractions,  Brownsburg,  events,  family,  motorsports,  recreation,  restaurant,  shopping

Top Places to See Hendricks County Fall Foliage

Posted on October 15, 2015 at 07:53 PM by David Ayers

One of the most enduring memories I have of my late mother, Sandra, is the appreciation and enthusiasm, she always had for this time of year...October...when the leaves turn color and the seasons change. Her and my dad would celebrate their wedding ... read more
Tags:  Arbuckle Acres Park,  Avon Town Hall Park,  Blanton Woods,  Ellis Park,  fall activities,  hiking,  McCloud Nature Park,  parks,  Sodalis Nature Park,  Vandalia Trail,  Washington Township Park,  Williams Park
Posted In:  Amo,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Coatesville,  Danville,  fall activities,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation

Weekend Primer: Sept. 11-13

Posted on September 8, 2015 at 07:57 PM by David Ayers

Editor's Note: We received word on Friday that the Avon Balloon Glow had been moved from Saturday to Sunday because of the forecast of high winds. The story below has been edited to reflect that date change. With Labor Day in the rearview ... read more
Tags:  animals,  fall activities,  family fun,  fundraiser,  handmade,  Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds,  Splash Island,  things to do,  weekend activities,  Williams Park
Posted In:  arts & culture,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Danville,  events,  fall activities,  family,  history & education,  Plainfield

Hendricks County's Top 5 Paved Running Trails

Posted on August 10, 2015 at 07:55 PM by Beth Fife

When you think of August in Indiana, "green and lush" is usually not what comes to mind. However, this year due to significant rainfall this summer, we have lots of green! What better way to enjoy the scenery then to go for a run/walk on ... read more
Tags:  Avon Town Hall Park,  exercise,  Hummel Park,  running,  Vandalia Trail,  Williams Park
Posted In:  Avon,  Brownsburg,  hikes & bikes,  Plainfield,  recreation,  sports

Top 10: Hendricks County Trails

Posted on May 7, 2015 at 07:53 PM by Josh Duke

With today's topic being Travel is healthy for National Travel & Tourism Week, I felt it was time to dive into the Hendricks County Insider archives and dust off a story I wrote almost two years to the day about the top trails in Hendricks ... read more
Tags:  Arbuckle Acres Park,  Avon Town Hall Park,  biking,  Blanton Woods,  exercise,  hiking,  horseback riding,  McCloud Nature Park,  parks,  rail trail,  Sodalis Nature Park,  Vandalia Trail,  Washington Township Park,  Williams Park
Posted In:  Amo,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  Coatesville,  Danville,  hikes & bikes,  North Salem,  Plainfield,  recreation,  top 10

Weekend Primer: April 11-13

Posted on April 8, 2014 at 11:24 PM by David Ayers

In this week’s Primer , we tip our hat to the fictional made-for-TV Hoosier town of Pawnee, Ind., and its spunky character Leslie Knope (a.k.a. Amy Poehler) for our “Parks and Recreation” theme on what to see – and do ... read more
Tags:  Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail,  parks,  art,  Second Saturdays,  Williams Park,  Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail,  Avon Gardens
Posted In:  events,  shopping,  Avon,  Brownsburg,  recreation,  arts & culture,  rural routes to main street
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