Nice place to just relax....The lake was nice, clean showers/washrooms. You don't feel cramped.read more

Overall great campground! Wish the full hookups were easier to get. Definitely a campground for…read morefamilies or boaters.

We rented the Rogers Pavilion at Highland Park for our family reunion in August. We booked it about…read morea year in advance since we have our family reunion every August, and we wanted to make sure we could get the date we needed. The pavilion was around $250 for pretty much the entire day, which I thought was a great price for the amount of time and space you get. We really like this park because there's plenty of space and lots of parking. There's also a playground directly across the street that's suitable for kids of different ages, along with a basketball court. The pavilion itself has plenty of tables and chairs, you just have to set them up yourself. There's also a small kitchen, which is very convenient, along with two gender neutral restrooms on each side of the kitchen. The only downside is that the grill provided with the pavilion is a little bit of a walk from the indoor area. There's also another covered pavilion with seating between the grill and the Rogers Pavilion. There happened to be another event going on there during our reunion. It didn't interfere with our event, but of course, having the entire area private would have been even better. I really like this pavilion and think it's a great place to host an event. There's plenty of space, lots of parking, and activities for all ages. I'd definitely consider renting it again for future family events!

Highland Park is a huge community park in Kokomo with lots of green space, recreational spaces and…read morea historic covered bridge. What I like best about the park are the mature trees that provide lots of shade. Some of the trees are over 400 years old. There is a huge colorful playground with climbing structures, swings and slides. The base is a mix of mulch and soft matting. Benches line the area for parents to sit and watch kids . (The equipment could use a good cleaning from the trees.) There are two ball diamonds with bleachers within the park. A beautiful stream that meanders through the park attracts fisherman. Tree-covered picnic areas are scattered along the creek. The Vermont Covered Bridge spans the creek and is open to pedestrian traffic. There are restroom facilities near the playground. There are several parking areas throughout the park and you can drive along the creek. Highland Park is a great place to bring the family.

Happily, I found Happy Hollow Park after a quick search for places to hike in West Lafayette. I was…read morein a grouchy mood, and I was in West Lafayette, and I needed to touch grass, as it were. Happy Hollow Park came through! There are paved trails that go through the woods, which was perfect for me. I like enjoying nature, as long as my shoes don't get muddy and I don't encounter bears. (There are no bears in Indiana! Hallelujah.) The paved trails are also wide and smooth, so they are perfect for people who use wheelchairs or strollers. Signs all around the trail encourage you not to wander off the path, because the area is experiencing significant erosion. There are a couple of playgrounds here, as well as places to walk down to the creek to go creek stomping. My child enjoyed playing on the playground for a bit -- the playground structure is large and there are lots of things for big kids to climb. Next to the playground, there are some restrooms and a water station, and a map that tells you where you are and where you might possibly want to go.

This park was a great place to get out and go for a walk. The sidewalk is oversized with plenty of…read moreroom for people to pass or go on opposing directions. On our walk we headed up a long winding sidewalk for a mile. We still hadn't reached the end before turning around and heading back. There were so many adorable dogs on the visit. We also saw several birds and squirrels. Plenty of parking and areas to get out. There is also a children play area and places to picnic. Recommended

This review is for the campground!…read more Well maintained sites. Wooded. Private if on the exterior - highly recommend. Bathroom is not nice but not gross. Friendly campground attendants. Pack bug spray! I'll return to actually explode the park. We did off-site activities this trip!

Awesome park for hiking, horse riding, and camping. My favorite is the fire tower! When open, you…read morecan climb to the top for great views. Signage at parking area indicates if the tower is open or closed. The park roads are well maintained and bathroom facilities available throughout. The park charges an entry fee in-season.

Pronounced as KO-TAY-WEE which means "fire" and possibly "prairie" in the Miami-Peoria language…read more Located in Hamilton county. The park is unique. This place offers the following: Aerial Adventure trails, Archery Range & Pro shop, Bike trails, Canoe launch, Equestrian center & trail, Fishing, Green space, Hiking trails, Natural History center, Nature trail, Prairie, Sport and target archery. The park encompasses 800 acres with 8 miles of multi use trails and 3 miles of white river. The restored Native American village was pretty neat to see how they lived. I had many pix and unable to post as my pix didn't transfer to new phone. =(

Another great park in Hamilton County!…read more Strawtown Koteewi Park is one of the more unique parks that I've visited in Indiana, as it has multiple Native American structures outside to explore. This is a really neat park to visit with kids, because they can go in and out of the huts, climb in and out of the archeology excavation site, and just have a good time learning about how people used to live on the land before we came along. There is also a very cool visitor's center with artifacts and treasures from a time long past, like a life-sized dugout canoe, animal skeletons, pottery shards, tools and weapons, and lots more. I took a foraging class here this summer, and it was really great learning about the edible plants that are on the park property. Best of all, it was free! But the class was so good that I would have paid for it. Different classes happen all year long, and many of them are free or very little cost. This park is actually very large, and there are different sections where you can hike, go zip lining and horseback riding. The zip lining and horseback riding areas are seasonal, so they're not open all year long.

This is a fantastic 4.9 mile loop trail for a day hike. I don't normally give much credence to…read moretrail difficulty ratings in the Midwest, but the "expert" trail definitely isn't easy on foot (I imagine it would be super challenging on a mountain bike). The trail weaves through old timber, dipping and diving between marshes that flank the White River. The trail actually divides at various points into easy, intermediate and expert legs. To get the full 4.9 miles, you have to take all of the expert loops, but they are the fun ones anyway. The trail was not heavily trafficked, even on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The loop is one-way traffic, so you won't likely see anyone else unless you overtake them or vice-versa. That also means no turning back once you start. Take water and a snack. The full 4.9 will take over 2 hours to hike. Also, with all of the marshes, there are lots of bugs in the summer months. Make sure to apply plenty of deet.

The best trail for running in the West Lafayette/Lafayette area. On the southernmost point, you can…read morepark at Fort Ouiatenon, take the sidewalk 3/4s of a mile to the trailhead then follow the dirt path along the Wabash River up to the pedestrian bridge, where you can cross over to the Lafayette side or continue up a bit more on paved surface toward a small park, restaurants and the edge of Purdue's campus. If you head over to the Lafayette side, the trail continues on paved surface for a while before returning to a dirt surface and concludes at the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park in Battle Ground, roughly 13 miles from Fort O. The trail is mostly flat and runnable from start to finish. After heavy rains, the river regularly floods the southern part of the trail.

The Wabash Heritage Trail is 13 miles long making it a perfect training ground for a mini marathon…read more However, today we were exploring nature with our granddaughter. We started on the north end at Battleground Memorial. At the head of the trail is a sweet little nature center (Wah-ba-shik-a Nature Center) filled with descriptions of wildlife and fauna that are native to the area. My granddaughter was delighted to see the big white owl that greeted us at the door. The volunteer at the Center was welcoming and admission was free. They had maps for the trail that you can take. There are also special programs offered throughout the year. The trail starts and Battleground and extends all the way to Fort Ouiatenon. We only toured a couple miles along a creek that eventually meets the Wabash River. The trail is mulch covered and easy to navigate by foot. It would be difficult to maneuver a stroller or wheelchair onto the trail. The trail is lined with very large sycamores, oaks, walnuts and other trees native to the area. Some of the trees were at least 300 years older. The creek is clear and suitable for a little stomping. There are occasional benches along the trail as well as informational markers. There were also picnic tables and a water fountain at the trail head. We did not see any restroom facilities, but there were probably some in the Battle Ground Museum. The hike is quiet during the week. You can enjoy the sounds of birds and squirrels. I can imagine how beautiful the trail is when the leaves are changing color. There is some highway traffic noise as you get closer to the highway. The trail does not loop, so you have to backtrack to return to your car. There was plenty of parking at the Memorial. The map indicated that there were about five parking lots along the trail. We enjoyed the hike and will return to do a different section soon. I highly recommend.

Located on 72 acres in Wabash, Indiana, Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run is owned by Acres Land Trust…read moreand offers a remarkable experience in nature including a spectacular gorge with waterfalls, reef fossils, exposed bedrock, and vertical cliffs that go as high as 75 feet. There's stunning wildflowers and mature oaks - some are noted to be over four feet in diameter. There's a modestly difficult 2-mile hiking trail, though it's very doubtful anyone in a wheelchair could actually trek the full two miles. That said, I gave it a good shot and enjoyed what I was able to experience. Acres Land Trust acquired this preserve in 2007 and it remains pristine and wondrous. I first experienced it during one of my Tenderness Tour events in Wabash, but periodically will return when I have speaking engagements in the area. If you're going for the trail, it's worth noting that the trailhead doesn't have restrooms or water available. So, plan ahead. There are creek crossings within about 1/2 mile or so of the trailhead. The trail does offer benches. If you don't know Ross Run, it's a Wabash River tributary and while this trail is short it has some beautiful views about 3/4 of a mile in. There's a fork not far from the trail's parking area - if you go right, you're definitely heading toward a more difficult trail. However, again, the whole thing is only a couple miles. So, you can't go completely wrong. At about the 3/4 mile mark, the trail becomes much easier with a primarily well maintained grassy area. The trail is clearly marked and maintained. There's also a wetlands area with a boardwalk. While the boardwalk is relatively wheelchair friendly, be aware that it's still rustic and some of the boards are uneven. This also may impact someone with gait or mobility issues. There are ways to shorten your journey including taking the outer loop, though doing so means you'll miss the most scenic part of the trail. The entire trail is relatively flat. In my case, the first stage of the trail is by far the most difficult. Once you hit the halfway point, it's pretty much a cruise. If you're in a wheelchair and have inflated tires that can pop, you may want to think about no-flat inserts or planning a different option. Since this is a relatively small nature preserve, I'm not sure I'd call it a destination spot. Wabash really isn't that far away and the town itself is a joy to visit and friendly to tourists, but I'm not sure I'd make an entire day out of this preserve alone. Wabash is a great day trip, but I'd plan other activities. However, if you're in the area it's definitely a beautiful place to visit and a tremendous place to go hiking. It's a definite thumbs up from me.

We are in town for my husbands business. It is beautiful here and the owners and staff are amazing!…read moreIt is so quiet and peaceful, only the sounds of nature, love it!!

We did the High Adventure Zip line Tour and it was an exhilarating and freeing experience! The…read moreguides were fun and helpful. Our group was lighthearted and rolled with it. My boyfriend has been zip lining in CO before, and he said this topped it. The long zips were a blast! We will return

When I'm on one of my Tenderness Tour events, sometimes I'll give myself easier days to give my…read morebody a break and to also give myself time to actually visit the cities and towns I wheel through. One such lighter day would be the Little Turtle Waterway Trail, a 1.8 mile asphalt paved trail in Logansport that qualifies as both a rail-trail and a waterway trail. The trail allows walking, biking, rollerblading, and running and is also wheelchair friendly and documented as ADA compliant. The trail has three key features worth visiting - Little Turtle Park, the Wabash River, and the railroad it follows. The river, in particular, is quite beautiful along the route with periodic benches so that you can simply sit and enjoy it. The trail falls under the management of Logansport Parks and Recreation and is well maintained. Logansport has several trails within its city limits including the multi-county Nickel Plate, but if you're wanting to spend some time in Logansport this is a terrific trail to visit. The trail gets its name from the Miami Chief Little Turtle. The primary trailhead is Little Turtle Waterway Plaza, a place that offers parking and will also eventually be a connector to other trails. The trail crosses some bridges over the Wabash and the Cass County Historical Museum is within walking distance of the trail. The trail's East end, near 5th street, offers a dirt trail for hiking or biking. This isn't the most extensive or fanciest trail, but it's rather nice and when everything gets done in this area it may very well turn into a 5-star trail! Since much of the trail is along downtown, you also do have some options for dining and/or restrooms.