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Tag: Outdoor Recreation

5 Reasons to Give an Indiana State Parks Gift Pack This Holiday Season

By Visit Indiana on Nov. 18, 2019

Trying to find the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life? Indiana State Parks has the perfect solution. For just $99, you can give them a full year of access to Indiana's 32 State Parks and Lakes and much more! Buy your gift pack today! Below are five reasons to give the gift of…

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Riders: Don't Miss These Three Amazing Bike Trails in Northeast Indiana!

By Tina Bobilya on May 21, 2018

Load 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…

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Get Out & Explore These 22 Spots on Sports and Outdoor Saturday

By Visit Indiana on Apr. 12, 2018

From hiking to spelunking to paddling, from baseball to bowling to hoops, Sports and Outdoor Saturday has something for everyone. Have an adventure to close out Visit Indiana Week with Sports and Outdoor Saturday, featuring 22 discounts on sporting events, history or activities on May 12. See all 22…

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Brown County Hosts the National Maple Syrup Festival

By Carrie Lambert on Mar. 01, 2016

It's that time of year ... maple syrup tapping and places all over the state are celebrating but not as much as Brown County. They are gearing up to host the 2016 National Maple Syrup Festival on March 5-6. I had the privilege to attend this event in 2015 and my family had a blast learning about all…

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Explore the Indy Cultural Trail

By Carrie Lambert on Oct. 19, 2015

Long story short, in 2004 the city of Indianapolis gave permission to the cultural development commissioners to use the city right-of-way to build a walking/biking trail through the city. Local legends (Eugene and Marilyn Glick) committed $15 million, grants came in and $63 million and nine years…

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A Fun Family Experience at Conner Prairie

By Carrie Lambert on Sep. 14, 2015

I think I mentioned this before, but years ago (really!) I worked at Conner Prairie and I loved it. Being born and raised on a farm, I always related to the outdoor areas and have loved watching the growth over the years. This last weekend I made a return visit (because each visit is so different and…

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Southeastern Indiana Part III - Outdoor Recreation

By Carrie Lambert on Aug. 03, 2015

So by now you have read about my journeys to Southeastern Indiana right? If not, then make sure to go here and here. But what I haven't touched on is the outdoor recreation available there. I have three places that are must stops if (or rather when) you head that way ... 1. Joe Huber's Family Farm…

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White River Canoe Company

By Carrie Lambert on Jul. 26, 2015

I think it has been over 15 years since I canoed, but when my daughter mentioned going last week I thought it sounded like a blast. I knew there was a place close to Indy and found White River Canoe Company in Noblesville (northside). I'm glad I looked earlier in the week. You can reserve your…

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Fourwinds Resort and Marina

By Carrie Lambert on Jun. 22, 2015

I am always happy when I have an excuse to Visit Bloomington and my last visit was no exception. I attended a tourism luncheon at the Fourwinds Resort and Marina and had no idea about this gem located right on Lake Monroe. Once you arrive at the Fourwinds - through the Fairfax State Recreation Area -…

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Azaleas

By Carrie Lambert on Apr. 20, 2015

Do you love flowers? I have the perfect spot for you: the Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Hazelton (roughly halfway between Vincennes and Evansville). Within 50 acres you can see over 4,000 azaleas plus a large variety of unusual plants and native Indiana trees. There are paths that…

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