Armstrong Park, located on the south side of Lafayette, is a 30-acre park that has quickly become a favorite destination for residents and families. This beautifully landscaped park is named in honor of astronaut and Purdue alumnus, Neil Armstrong. Armstrong Trail is convenient to many…
Continue Reading[caption id="attachment_10747" align="aligncenter" ] Lilly Nature Center Ecosystem Display[/caption] Explore, learn and just have fun at the Celery Bog Nature Area and Lilly Nature Center. The nature area is 195 acres of land and is home to 120 different species of birds. Rabbits, coyotes, opossums…
Continue Reading[caption id="attachment_10717" align="aligncenter" ] Enjoying the Bicentennial Nature Area![/caption] It's summertime! Time for swim suits, canoeing and kayaking fun! Grab your paddles and head to one of our many parks/nature areas to enjoy a day outside on the water. Here is a list of great spots…
Continue ReadingHappy Labor Day Weekend! If you are as stunned as we are that it is already Labor Day weekend, please reply to this blog and share with us what has happened to summer? We want to know! Ha! The summer here in Lafayette-West Lafayette has been a fun one, yet it seems as though each year speeds by…
Continue ReadingWeekend Update! Looking for a fun Indiana weekend getaway? Or do you live in this area and are looking for entertainment close by? Check out the endless possibilities for fun events happening this upcoming weekend in Lafayette-West Lafayette, Indiana. Bring your friends and family to the final Art…
Continue ReadingIt's summer! Its time to head outdoors and start your next adventure! Our new 2017 Lafayette-West Lafayette Recreation Guides have arrived! Get out and explore our great parks, trails, sporting facilities and more. Request a brochure here: http://www.homeofpurdue.com/contact/brochurerequest.html or…
Continue ReadingSpring is finally here, and I can honestly say that I’m not looking back! As a student, you learn to appreciate even a slight increase of temperature as you walk from class-to-class nearly every day. The winter has given me a bad case of cabin fever and bitterness towards Mother Nature, but the…
Continue ReadingBoo! Halloween is almost here and we are frightfully excited for Boo at the Zoo! On October 26-28, this "hauntingly-friendly" event is back for another awesome year of scares and laughter. Boo at the Zoo is perfect for pre-school and elementary school-aged children. The event features a nightly…
Continue ReadingIt's fall! Fall equals outdoor adventure and a visit to Clegg Memorial Garden must be added to your "Fall Adventure To Do" list this year. With the bright orange and red leaves, views of the windy Wildcat Creek, and over two miles of well-marked trails, you will have fun hiking this beautiful…
Continue Reading[caption id="attachment_5391" align="alignright" ] Lazy River at Tropicanoe Cove[/caption] Happy Labor Day Weekend! If you are as stunned as we are that it is already Labor Day weekend, please reply to this blog and share with us what has happened to summer? We want to know! Ha! The summer here in…
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