Fort Wayne, Indiana comes to life in the summer with festivals, attractions, concerts, and more. But on days when the sun is shining and nothing special is happening in the city, there is still a lot to do. The Fort Wayne Parks are some of the best in the nation and offer families a variety of activities for a memorable day out!If you are unsure of where to go, check out some of the great parks Fort Wayne has to offer…
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Spending time outdoors is great for both mental and physical health—especially during this time. Whether you prefer to walk or bike the trails or hit the links for a round of golf, read on to see how you can enjoy the outdoors in Fort Wayne, Indiana…
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When you visit a city, you often look at all the activities you can “do” but have you ever thought about the places where you can “be”? That’s what the Fort Wayne Parks are all about. In 2011, the Gallup and Knight’s Foundation conducted a “Soul of the Community” study and found that our parks are among our greatest strengths…
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We are in the middle of summer, and it's not too late for you to enjoy a vacation, getaway, or long weekend! Sometimes when you take a family vacation, and it’s over, you long for the joy you felt making the memories. Fear not, there is still a way to make some great memories. Soak up some time with your family with some of these 12 easy and fun activities! …
Read MoreFolks who live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, have a lot to be proud of, not the least of which is our amazing park system. My favorite park – and honestly, my favorite place in the city – is Lions Park. One of the city’s many neighborhood parks, you can find it at the intersection of Carew Street…
Read MoreMy favorite part of spring is the flowers that bloom. I never used to pay much attention to which flowers bloomed when—now I know that bulbs are planted in fall and bloom in spring. I love them all—tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and all of their variations. I love tulips so much that I…
Read MoreAs summer draws to a close many of us will tuck away fond memories of playing outdoors with our children. We’ll remember laughing, climbing, hanging from the jungle gym and much more. Unfortunately, playing at the playground is much more difficult for children who’s physical abilities are…
Read MoreWhat do you think of when you hear, “fall”? I think of colorful leaves, pumpkins, and of course, Salomon Farm’s Fall Harvest Festival. Every year the Two-Cylinder Tractor Club co-sponsors this widely popular and FREE festival at Salomon Farm Park. Along with the Maumee Valley Blacksmiths and…
Read MoreThe Salomon Farm Fiber Arts Celebration is one of the most unique family-friendly events in northeast Indiana. How often do you have a chance to step back in time to the simple farm life of the 1930’s and immerse yourself in the texture, colors and sounds of that era? The sweet aroma of…
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