Fort Wayne, Indiana, named for American Revolutionary War General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, is home to acres of public parks and Fox Island, a prime location for summer hiking and birdwatching and winter cross-country skiing. The area also boasts numerous public golf courses and the Eagle Marsh Wetlands Project, a birding and nature preserve on the town's southwe… read more
Ossian is located in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana. Visitors can experience several outdoor activities such as canoeing in the town's rivers and streams, horseback riding at Wilstem Guest Ranch, fishing at N'Pursuit Adventure Charters, golfing at Walnut Creek Golf course and camping at numerous campgrounds in the area. Although there are no avail… read more
Markle, Indiana is a small town of 1,100 located just 30 minutes from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Visit Markle Park for picnicking, swimming, tennis and playground areas. Enjoy biking and walking trails at Walkway Park located in the downtown area. The area also offers several lodging choices. read more
While finding a prime SCUBA diving location in the Midwest is difficult, there are still plenty of places to become certified. It is easy to make friends with fellow enthusiasts and find groups who travel all over the globe in search of the perfect dive. With several locations in Central and Southern Indiana, you can get your diving fix at numerous locations… read more
Defiance, Ohio, is hometown to greats like racing champion Sam Hornish Jr., Chad Billingsley of the Dodgers, Jonathon Niese and Chad Reineke, who both play minor league ball. Attractions near hotels in Defiance include mini-golf, Pocket Change Amusement Park and the Regal Cinema. Located between Toledo, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, this busy little town is… read more
Indiana has been home to three presidents--William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Harrison. It has been home to several authors, including Gene Stratton-Porter, Jean Shepherd, Booth Tarkington and James Whitcomb Riley. In… read more
The Indiana Toll Road, part of Interstate 90, is one of the oldest segments of the Eisenhower Interstate System. Indiana, along with a number of other states, finances its support of infrastructure with user fees. read more
Van Wert is located in northwestern Ohio, midway between Lima, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Van Wert is home to several city parks (several of which features tennis courts, basketball courts and other recreational facilities), two go… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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