Josh Duke

About Josh Duke

Josh has served as the Communications Manager for Visit Hendricks County since August 2011. He oversees the All Access Hendricks County tourism blog as well as handling other public relations functions for Visit Hendricks County and its partners to share all the wonderful activities, attractions and events the county has to offer.
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Summer in Hendricks County: Where to Get Wet

By on May 22, 2013 in attractions, Avon, Danville, family, Plainfield, recreation

I have a 5-year-old who loves playing in water. Whether it’s a pool, water park or splash pad, he loves to get wet. So, periodically throughout the winter and even more so now that summer has arrived, he’s remained pretty persistent in asking when the local outdoor pools will open. Well, with Memorial Day weekend [...]

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Top 10: Most Popular Hendricks County Trails

By on May 14, 2013 in Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Coatesville, Danville, family, North Salem, Plainfield, recreation, top 10

I don’t even pretend to be a walker, hiker, biker or horseback rider. So, I’m the last person in the world who should provide our visitors insider advice on the top trails in Hendricks County, Indiana. Lucky for you though, I know who to ask. After extensive research (picking the minds of our amazing Hendricks [...]

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3 Sunsational Summer Trip Ideas to Central Indiana

By on May 1, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, dining, family, girlfriend getaways, group travel, history & education, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, recreation, rural routes to main street, shopping

With school nearing an end, we here at Visit Hendricks County are gearing up for a “Sunsational Summer,” by providing some wallet-friendly summer vacation ideas in Hendricks County and nearby that families can enjoy over a long weekend or even longer. Mix and match the three suggested Central Indiana summer vacation ideas below to fit [...]

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Avon Gardens Has Become a Budding Destination

By on April 29, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, bridal, girlfriend getaways, group travel

Anyone who thinks you can’t get away in Hendricks County has never ventured to Avon Gardens in Avon, Indiana. I had visited in the past to purchase a tree, but boy did I miss out on the true essence of this tranquil hideaway that’s slightly off the beaten path. Avon Gardens started about 25 years ago [...]

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Top 10: 2013 Spring Activities in Hendricks County

By on April 12, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Danville, dining, events, family, motorsports, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, recreation, shopping, top 10

After a long, hard winter, isn’t it nice to see the grass growing, the trees and flowers blooming and the warmer air arriving? Yes, spring is finally here, and with that in mind, we wanted to share our Top 10 Can’t-Miss Hendricks County Spring activities for 2013 compiled by the staff at Visit Hendricks County. [...]

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State Showcases Hendricks County Dining Detours [VIDEO]

By on April 2, 2013 in arts & culture, Danville, dining, North Salem, Plainfield, rural routes to main street

As a resident, I sometimes forget that Hendricks County truly is a destination. A recent video project that Visit Hendricks County helped initiate has once again reminded me and hopefully so many others. Through an Indiana Office of Tourism program in collaboration with the talents of some Ball State University students, Visit Hendricks County was [...]

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Looking For an Adult Easter Activity? Eggstravaganza in Brownsburg, IN

By on March 18, 2013 in Brownsburg, events, recreation

Though I’m now a dad, my wife would tell you I’m still just a big kid at heart. So when the Brownsburg Parks and Recreation Department stopped offering their adult Easter egg hunt about six years ago, it saddened the kid in me. Well those who enjoy the fun of the hunt can rejoice as [...]

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Visit Hendricks County Arrives

By on March 4, 2013 in how we can help

If you are a regular reader of our All Access Hendricks County tourism blog, you may have noticed a slight change in the header above. We didn’t make this change to keep you on your toes. It actually is more reflective of a larger organizational shift we’ve announced. As of today, the Hendricks County Convention [...]

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Experience a Tropical Oasis at Hurricane Grill & Wings

By on March 4, 2013 in Brownsburg, dining, family

I love wings, and the fresher and meatier they are the better. As a result, my new favorite place in Brownsburg, Indiana, is Hurricane Grill & Wings. This locally owned restaurant has been around since June 2011 at 251 W. Northfield Drive in a strip mall across from the Brownsburg Walmart, but I was surprised [...]

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McCloud Maple Sirup Days, Feb. 23-24 & March 2-3 [VIDEO]

By on February 19, 2013 in events, family, history & education, North Salem

Maple syrup or maple sirup? I can’t say it is an age-old question, but that distinction finally did catch my eye this year regarding an upcoming annual festival in Hendricks County thanks to one of my fellow bloggers Eric Ivie and his post about upcoming Hendricks County Parks programs. Last year, in this space I [...]

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