Indiana INsider's Guide

Tag: Trails

These 6 Excursions Get You Off the Beaten Path in Hamilton County

By Katie Utken on Mar. 29, 2019

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…

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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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60 Miles of Fall Splendor Along the Cardinal Greenway

By Chris Flook on Sep. 27, 2017

The Cardinal Greenway is beautiful any time of year, but especially so in fall.Indiana once boasted thousands of miles of railroads. Beginning with the Indianapolis and Madison Railroad in the 1840s, companies both large and small laid track all across the Hoosier state connecting Indiana cities to…

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Take a Sip (or Several) on the Heartland Wine and Ale Trail

By Carrie Lambert on Nov. 16, 2015

I heart trails. It honestly doesn't matter what kind: antique trails, fairy trails, even hiking trails, but I want to tell you about a new trail I just heard about: the Heartland Wine and Ale Trail. If you haven't been to Richmond/Wayne County on the eastern part of the state, a visit is necessary…

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Family Fun this Summer in Kokomo!

By Visit Indiana on Jun. 08, 2015

If you have never been to Kokomo (or have not visited recently,) this summer is the perfect time to discover all the new and family-friendly activities the city has to offer! Kokomo's Summer Concert Series kicks off this month at the Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Downtown's Foster Park with fun…

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Fort Wayne trails provide great fun

By Visit Indiana on Aug. 06, 2014

Searching 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…

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Fort Wayne offers fun, inexpensive vacation

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 30, 2014

Vacations 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…

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Family Fun in Fort Wayne

By Visit Indiana on Jul. 01, 2014

With the summer sun beating down and the weeks since school let out mounting, it won’t take long for kids to get restless. A fun-filled weekend away can be just the ticket to break the summer boredom. Fort Wayne offers a number of different family-friendly attractions that won’t break the bank, and…

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Rural Routes to Main Street

By Carrie Lambert on Mar. 27, 2014

Rural Routes to Main Street is a Cultural Trail located just west of downtown Indy in Hendricks County. In December, I had the privilege of stopping at several destinations on the trail and want to make sure you know about these wonderful gems. Located in Martinsville are two shops, next door to…

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Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

By Carrie Lambert on Jun. 24, 2013

Do 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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