by Amanda Merriweather | Jan 23, 2023 | Featured, Holidays in Fishers, Recreation, Winter in Fishers
Want to make the most of those shorter days and longer nights this winter? While it may be tempting to dial back outdoor activities as soon as cold temperatures arrive, getting outside has many benefits, even in the wintertime. Seasonal depression oftentimes sets in...
by Amy Risinger | Dec 19, 2022 | Featured, Holidays in Fishers, Recreation, Winter in Fishers
Some people take a walk to have time to think. Others walk to take time NOT to think, but to dream. Whichever category you fall into, Thinker or Dreamer, Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve has 2.25 miles of winter trails that await the sound of your footsteps. ...
by Megan Gamble | Sep 22, 2022 | Featured, Recreation
Each year the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) designates four free fishing days. On these days, a fishing license is not needed to fish in the state’s public waters. The final free fishing day for 2022 is this Saturday (September 24th). Free fishing days...
by Amy Risinger | Feb 10, 2022 | Featured, Recreation
Find heart shapes in nature at the 8th annual Heart Hike Remember that New Year’s resolution you made about getting more exercise? Fishers Parks has just what you need to get back on track! Come rekindle your fitness goal around the firepit at Ritchey Woods Nature...
by Abby Hake | Jan 19, 2022
Just before Valentine’s Day, take the Heart Hike at Ritchey Woods! Finding images on the nature preserve’s trails that show heart shapes in nature, and stick around after your hike to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa (while supplies last) and warm up by the...
