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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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Where would you put an outdoor library in Indianapolis?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in Indy.
July 14, 2025
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Happy trails: Our guide to hiking around Indy
Check out these hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Indianapolis for outdoor adventures.
July 3, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Everything you need to know about Indy’s fireworks rules + regulations
The Fourth is just around the corner, and it’s important to know what fireworks are permitted in your neighborhood + when.
July 1, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Travel and Outdoors
Take a dip in these rentable private pools around Indy
These unique pools offer a refreshing getaway for large gatherings or just solo relaxation in the sun.
June 23, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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Dine outdoors in Indy
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Indy’s many beautiful patios.
June 19, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to beekeeping in Indianapolis
What’s even sweeter than honey? Producing your own. Here’s everything you need to know about beekeeping in the Circle City.
June 17, 2025
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Shea Stapley
Old growth trees in the fall at Meltzer Woods
Travel and Outdoors
Indy’s roots are strong after 37 years as a Tree City USA
These fast facts highlight how the Circle City has nourished its tree efforts over the past 37 years as a Tree City USA.
June 5, 2025
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Summer activities in Bloomington, IN.
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Parks and Recreation
Public pools and splash pads to cool off in around Indy
To make the hot days a little more bearable, we’ve compiled a list of water spots to beat the heat.
May 27, 2025
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Where to warm up with a bowl of soup in Indianapolis, IN
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Turkey trots + winter races to run around Indy
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Bring in the Clowns, Indianapolis’ history-making pro baseball team
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