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3 Ways to Be Heart Healthy in Hendricks County

By on February 4, 2013 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, events, Plainfield, recreation, rural routes to main street, shopping

I’m wearing red today. Not because it’s my favorite color but because February is National Heart Health month. With that in mind, it is important to find practical and fun ways to take care of your heart now. So, I thought why not focus on three simple tips to live a heart-healthy life and how [...]

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Top 10: Hendricks County Winter Activities

By on December 31, 2012 in arts & culture, attractions, Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, events, family, history & education, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, recreation, rural routes to main street, top 10

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up inside. Hendricks County still has plenty to see and do even during these brutal winter months in January and February. The following list compiled by the Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau staff highlights the Top 10 Hendricks County winter activities that [...]

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Totally HIP Fitness

Totally HIP Fitness – A workout that won’t strain your budget

By on September 9, 2012 in Brownsburg, recreation

In college, I’ve been spoiled with a brand new and massive gym located just down the street from all of my classes.  So when I moved to Avon, Ind., I knew I had to find a place to get some exercising in (have you seen all the food I’ve been eating?) I began searching online [...]

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Plainfield, Indiana: A Town of Trails

By on July 28, 2012 in family, Plainfield, recreation

When I tell people that I live in Plainfield, Indiana, one thing is always at the top of everyone’s comments, “Wow they have great trails and parks there!” To which I always smile and reply, “Yes, they do.” As Plainfield prides itself on being a community of values. The value of family and it’s health [...]

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McCloud Nature Park

Five great Hendricks County spots to stretch your legs

By on June 2, 2012 in Amo, Avon, Coatesville, Danville, family, North Salem, Plainfield, recreation

One of my favorite things to do during the warm-weather months is meet a friend for an evening walk. After a long day of sitting at a desk, I love getting the chance to socialize, breathe some fresh air and exercise at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an easy stroll, a scenic hike, [...]

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Plainfield Recreation Center

Plainfield Recreation Center will help you fulfill that resolution while having fun

By on February 14, 2012 in attractions, family, Plainfield, recreation

I hate February, despite the presence of the celebrated “love holiday” on the 14th. February is the month that my well-intended New Year’s resolutions bite the dust, which leaves me disgusted with myself. But not this year, not after I discovered the Plainfield Recreation Center. Oh, I knew about the center: This two-story, 113,000-square-foot crown [...]

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