Indiana

Vandalia Trail runs west 12 miles from Amo to Greencastle along what used to be old rail road tracks. I regularly go to Vandalia with friends for long runs. We will typical run 5 to 6 miles out and flip it back around. About 3 miles in, you'll pass through a small Indiana town with a small, old d...

Winona Lake Trail is a 7.3 mile loop hike or mountain bike ride through both paved and forest terrain near Winona Lake, Indiana. This is a shared trail with mountain bikers, so be sure to keep an eye out when you're on the trail.Be sure to bring some bug spray and be prepared for a muddy hike/rid...

Starting at the entrance of Sodalis, there two ways you can take. If you go to the left, it will take you to the trails in the woods. If you go right, that will take you to the lake view area. The lake view area has a dock that goes out into the lake which is a great lake to fish on. You'll also ...

Abraham Lincoln lived on this farm from the age of 7 - 21. Begin your visit at the Visitor Center. This building is a memorial to Abraham Lincoln and his family and was designed with two halls and a connecting covered walkway. On the outside of the building there are five sculptured panels markin...

The Leonard Springs Nature Loop is a 1.1 mile loop hike features a waterfall. This hike near Bloomington is well-hike and relatively easy to follow and is dog-friendly. 

The Bluebird Hills trail ( trail #7) is a moderate, 1.8 mile loop trail at Pokagon State Park that starts just below Hell's Point on Trail #3. You will be guided by a sign at the start of the trail head.  You will start out along a wooded path that leads you to an open meadow with rolling hills t...

Located in Vincennes, Indiana, the urban park honors the heroic deeds of George Rogers Clark and his men who captured the British Fort Sackville on 25 February 1779. Today a memorial similar to those found in Washington D.C. now honors Clark and the site of Fort Sackville. Walking to the nearby R...

The Pufferbelly Trail in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a popular hiking destination known for its well-maintained paths and diverse scenery. Spanning 1.8 miles, the trail offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, providing hikers with a variety of views and terrains. The trail is relatively flat, mak...

This is a great neighborhood to stop and walk the beach in for as long as you'd like. Enjoy views of the Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan as you splash in the waves and climb the small dunes. There is a parking lot for Kemil Beach, which is a short walk down to the shoreline. Be sure to check...

Scarlet Oaks is an easy trail to hike and is preserved in a suburb of Unionville, Indiana. There are pretty views of a creek and pond. There are also several areas to meditate and explore. It is about 20 mins from Bloomington.

Historic New Harmony, Indiana honors two unique communities from the early 1800's. The Rappites located here in 1814. They were fleeing from religious persecution and awaiting the impending millennium. In 1824, the Owenites brought many great scientists and philosophers into the area when they pu...

The Cardinal Greenway has a number of access points within the city of Richmond. The furthest southern access point is off of Test Road just east of the intersection with Abington Pike. There is ample parking here and will allow you to enjoy a short section along the Whitewater River that include...

Trail 8 Loop to Hesitation Point is a ~11 mile loop trail where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Nashville, Indiana. There is a total of 637 feet of elevation. The distance, terrain, and elevation make this hike perfect for any intermediate and advanced level hikers. The hike has a...

Big 4 Rail Trail is a 3.5 mile point-to-point hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Zionsville, Indiana.

This trail is rated as moderate and is a hot spot for hiking and fishing. Note that there are certain sections of the trail that have steep inclines, narrow paths, and rocky areas. For this reason, it may not be the easiest or best trail to bring small kids on. Be sure to wear appropriate footwea...

Ogle Lake to Trail 9 Loop is a loop trail located near Nashville, Indiana. This trail is moderately difficult due to its distance, elevation and terrain. The trail can be highly trafficked around the beginning of the trailhead, but once you make it to the Trail 9 Loop it tends to clear out and ha...