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Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips for Indianapolis
Here’s how to prep your garden for the spring.
February 12, 2026 02:23 PM
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Staff
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Travel and Outdoors
Bug off: What to know about tick season in central Indiana
Nothing ruins a hiking or camping trip like a surprise tick encounter. Here’s how you can best avoid the little buggers.
August 5, 2024
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Tourism and Hospitality
Take a breezy staycation in these fun local Airstreams
Enjoy a vintage vacation by staying in one of these well-equipped Airstreams around central Indiana.
July 17, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Eagle Creek Greenway Trail to extend nearly 5 miles
Residents in the Speedway area told Mirror Indy that for them, this project has been a long time coming.
July 15, 2024
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Nicole Hernandez
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Parks and Recreation
How does Indy’s park system compare to the rest of the nation?
The Circle City’s park system was evaluated for acreage, equity, and more in ParkScore’s annual report.
July 12, 2024
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Staff
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City
Everything you need to know about pedestrian safety proposal Vision Zero
The City County Council is hoping to adopt a program that aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2035.
July 8, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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Travel and Outdoors
Best places in Indy to catch the sunrise or sunset
Indiana is home to some pretty spectacular skies, especially where day and night meet. Here’s where you can get the best view.
July 8, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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You’re invited to explore Elkhart County’s Quilt Gardens
Now in its 17th year, the Quilt Gardens are free and on display now through September 15.
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Parks and Recreation
Coming soon: Fishers White River Park
Director of Recreation and Wellness Jake Reardon-McSoley said, “We want this park to be a sanctuary where residents can escape the daily grind and reconnect with nature.”
June 26, 2024
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Shea Stapley
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Beat the heat with a Getmyboat rental near Indy
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