Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, a new place to go with your group or a solo adventure, Hamilton County, Indiana is your destination for off the beaten path excursions. 1. Flat Fork Creek Park Flat Fork Creek Park isn’t your average walk in the woods. While strolling through…
Read MoreLoad your mountain bike and prepare for some single track fun in Northeast Indiana. There's a growing culture of mountain biking in the area and over the past decade, the trails have continued to grow and evolve into some pretty amazing trails that are enjoyed by the locals and riders from across…
Read MoreI hate to admit that in the past I've only been to South Bend to attend a Notre Dame football game. During the visit we rushed in to tailgate and then back out after the game. What I've realized after a recent day trip is that I have missed out on a city that is teeming with great destinations…
Read MoreThis is a guest blog from Tina Schmidt of My City Bikes public health alliance. My City Bikes' mission is to help people discover better health and quality of life through biking. If you've never experienced Indianapolis by bike, you're in for a treat! Sight-seeing by bike reveals a whole new world…
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In 2004, the city of Indianapolis granted the cultural development commissioners permission to use the city right-of-way to build a walking/biking trail. Local legends Eugene and Marilyn Glick committed $15 million, grants came in, and $63 million, and nine years later, voila! The city held a grand…
Read MoreI love exploring new parts of the state and a few weeks ago I spent two days touring and exploring the southeastern part of the state - just over the river from Louisville. I spent equal time in Jeffersonville and Clarksville and even made it to a few other places in the area, but I'm getting ahead…
Read MoreSearching for a way to take advantage of the great weather we've been having this summer? There is no better way than to spend it outside, taking in the scenes of the season. With over 80 miles of trails, Fort Wayne is a great place to do just that. With such an extensive trail and park system…
Read MoreVacations can be expensive and the activities add up quickly. If you are living on a budget, like me, sometimes you have to get creative to find things to do. Luckily, Fort Wayne offers a number of fun, free activities. IPFW Pinwheel by Kiel bike rack One of the recent additions to the downtown…
Read MoreThis academic year marked the 50 th anniversary of Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). As part of their celebration, IPFW decided to do something to enhance the community that has seen it grow into the successful university it is today. Sculpture with Purpose was unveiled this…
Read MoreDo you like to bike, run or even walk? Then, you need to try out the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Northern Indiana. The trail is located in Elkhart County on an abandoned railroad corridor that dates back to 1888. Passenger trains once ran along this same route and later mail service well into the…
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