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Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, Indiana (#video)

Posted on July 13 2012 by Nicole Wiltrout

A few weekends ago, my family enjoyed a camping weekend at Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, Indiana. What a great getaway in such a beautiful area of Indiana. Here’s a bit about how my family spent our time there: Clifty Read more >

Great Walks Around Bloomington

Posted on June 11 2012 by Nicole Wiltrout

I truly think that Bloomington is one of the loveliest communities in the country. But in my conversations with friends and family, I often find that those without a connection to Indiana University never visit. What a shame! Perhaps it’s Read more >

Sycamore Land Trust Hikes and Activities

Posted on April 26 2012 by Nicole Wiltrout

I’ve been checking the weather forecast for this weekend each day. I have grand plans of hitting the hiking trail with my family to really get the spring season in full swing. I’m particularly excited because a few months ago, I Read more >

Into the Wild: Exploring Indiana’s Only Designated Wilderness Area

Posted on October 29 2010 by Brian Blackford

Believe it or not, lasagna in a bag actually tastes pretty good — especially after a long hike in the middle of nowhere. Eating dehydrated food cooked with sterilized lake water is just one of several new experiences I had Read more >

A morning at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on September 9 2010 by Nicole Wiltrout

When you make plans to visit a wildlife refuge, you naturally have expectations of thriving ecosystems and animal encounters.  Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, located near Seymour, Indiana lives up to that.  As we pulled into the entrance, we were greeted Read more >

Outdoor Recreation in Kokomo

Posted on July 31 2009 by Sherry Matlock

Planning some outdoor recreation during your travels this year?  From biking, walking, running, swimming, and skateboarding, Kokomo has it covered.  Here is a list of some of the outdoor recreation offered in the Kokomo area: Wildcat Creek Walk of Excellence Whether you Read more >

Go north for free geocaching fun

Posted on July 10 2009 by Amy Magan

Last April, I had a chance to chat with some folks from LaGrange, Kosciusko and Marshall counties in Indiana. One of the fun things they said there was to do in their neck of northern Indiana was geocaching. They described Read more >