HIKING RELATED INTERNET LINKS Following is a list of links to other web sites relating to hiking and outdoor recreation that you may find interesting. If you encounter a link that no longer works or would like to suggest that we add/drop a link, please contact our webmaster. Several Useful Overall Hiking Guides Ultimate Guide to Hiking for Beginners https://parkedinparadise.com/ultimate-guide-to-hiking Staying Safe Outdoors in Severe Weather www.aaastateofplay.com/staying-safe-outdoors-in-severe-weather/ Hiking and Wilderness First Aid https://www.advantismed.com/First-Aid-and-Outdoor-Recreation Tips for Hiking with Kids www.whollyoutdoor.com/tips-for-hiking-with-kids/ Ticks - What Hikers Should Know click here Useful Site in Finding Government Officals in your County Find Local Government Officials www.CountyOffice.org Attractions - Indiana/Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon www.500festival.com/ Crown Hill Cemetery www.crownhill.org/ Go Ape in Eagle Creek Park www.goape.com Indiana Gardens www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/gardens_visit.html Indiana Wineries www.visitindiana.net/wine.html Indianapolis Cultural Trail www.IndyCultural Trail.org Metamora www.metamoraindiana.com/ Oliver Winery www.oliverwinery.com Parke County www.coveredbridges.com/ Roadside America www.roadsideamerica.com/map/in.html Story Inn www.storyinn.com/ Visit Indiana www.visitindiana.net/attractions.html Clubs American Hiking Society www.americanhiking.org/ American Volkssport Assn www.ava.org/ Boy Scouts - Crossroads Council www.crossroadsbsa.org/ Central Indiana Bicycling Assn www.cibaride.org/ Central Indiana Wilderness Club ciwclub.org/ Friends of the White River friendsofwhiteriver.org/ Hoosier Canoe Club hoosiercanoeclub.org/ Hoosier Hikers Council www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/ Hoosier Mountain Bike Association www.hmba.org/ Hoosier Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org/indiana Indiana Audubon Society www.indianaaudubon.org/ Indiana Volkssport Walking Meetup www.meetup.com/Indiana-Volkssport-Walking-Meetup/ Indiana Crossroads Orienteering www.indyo.org Indiana Hiking Clubs www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/5399.htm Indiana Snowmobilers www.indianasnowmobilers.com/ Indianapolis Sailing Club indianapolissailing.org/ Indy Runners and Walkers www.indyrunners.org/ Indianapolis Ski Club www.indyskiclub.org/ Leave No Trace www.lnt.org/ Nature Conservancy nature.org/ Parks - Indiana Army Corps of Engineers www.lrl.usace.army.mil/ Brown County State Park www.browncountystatepark.com/ Crawford County www.crawfordcountyindiana.com/ Delaney Creek Park www.delaneypark.com/ Eagle Creek Park www.eaglecreekpark.org/ Hayes Arboretum www.hayesarboretum.org/ Hoosier National Forest www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/ Indiana Dunes www.nps.gov/indu/ Indiana Local Parks www.visitindiana.net/indparks.html Indiana State Forests www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/ Indiana State Parks www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2392.htm Jackson-Washington State Forest www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4820.htm McCormick's Creek State Park www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2978.htm McCormick's Creek (alternate site) www.mccormickscreekstatepark.com Morgan-Monroe State Forest www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4816.htm Muscatatuck NWR www.fws.gov/refuge/muscatatuck/ Noblesville Parks www.noblesville.org/parks Patoka Lake www.patokalakeindiana.com Pendleton Falls www.town.pendleton.in.us Spring Mill State Park www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2968.htm Turkey Run State Park www.turkeyrunstatepark.com/ Yellowwood State Forest www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/4817.htm Parks - Local Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation www.carmelclayparks.com Eagle Creek Park www.eaglecreekpark.org Fishers Parks www.fishers.in.us/index.aspx?NID=157 Hamilton County Parks www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/296/Parks-and-Recreation Indy Parks & Recreation www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Parks/ Indiana State Parks www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2392.htm Zionsville Parks www.zionsville-in.gov/255/Parks/ Parks - Midwest Best Places to Visit in the Midwest viatravelers.com/places-to-visit-in-the-midwest/ Illinois State Parks www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation Indiana Dept of Natural Res www.in.gov/dnr/ Kentucky State Parks parks.ky.gov/ Michigan State Parks www.michigan.gov/dnr Ohio State Parks www.ohio.gov/dnr Publications Bayou Bill's bayoubill.com/ Indianapolis Star www.indystar.com/ Outdoor Indiana Magazine www.in.gov/dnr/communications/outdoor-indiana-magazine-archives/ Suppliers Please note the following links to supplier websites is put here for your convenience, the Indianapolis Hiking Club does not endorse or promote any specific products or services. Backpacking Tips for Beginners www.togetheroutdoor.com/backpacking-tips-for-beginners/ Best Camping Tents www.topnotchoutdoor/best-camping-tents/ Best Hikes in America www.mountainiq.com/guides/america/ Bicycle Garage Indy bgindy.com Cabela's www.cabelas.com Dick's Sporting Goods www.dickssportinggoods.com/ Gander Mountain www.gandermountain.com/ Gear We Are www.gearweare.com/ Nature Sport Central www.naturesportcentral.com/hiking Ian Taylor Trekking www.iantaylortrekking.com Light Hiking Gear www.hikelight.com Indiana Outfitters www.indianaoutfitters.com JL Waters Adventure Outfitters www.jlwaters.com Just Roughin It - Hikers Pro Shop www.justroughinit.com/store Outdoor Gear Only www.outdoorgearonly.com Outdoor Gear Exchange www.gearx.com REI www.rei.com/ Rock/Creek Outfitters www.rockcreek.com/ Treadmill Reviews www.TreadmillReviews.net Ultralight Camping Equipment www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/content_info-ultralight-hiking How to Store your Camping Gear www.neighbor.com/storage-blog/ultimate-camping-storage-guide Wild Birds Unlimited www.wbu.com/ Wildland Trekking (10% discount to IHC members) www.wildlandtrekking.com/ Workout Gear www.workoutgearlab.net Trails Adena Trace www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/adena-trail American Discovery Trail www.discoverytrail.org/ Appalachian Trail Blog www.AppalachianTrail.com Appalachian Trail - Complete Guide for Beginners www.hikeanddcycle.com/appalachian-trail-101-the-complete-guide-for-beginners/ Appalachian Trail www.appalachiantrail.org/ B&O Trail www.traillink.com/trail/bo-trail Buckeye Trail www.buckeyetrail.org/ Hoosier National Forest Trails www.indianaoutfitters.com/hoosier_national_forest_in_pro.htm Hoosier Rails to Trails www.IndianaTrails.com Indiana Canoe Trails www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4461.htm Indiana Hiking Trails www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4240.htm Indiana Long Distance Hiking Trails www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4238.htm Indianapolis Public Trails www.indy.gov/activity/find-a-trail Indianapolis Cultural Trail www.IndyCulturalTrail.org Indy Greenways www.indygreenways.org Knobstone Trail www.KnobstoneHikingTrail.org Monon Trail www.bikethemonon.com Morgan Monroe State Forest www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/morgan-monroe-forest Rails to Trails Directory www.traillink.com/ Tecumseh Trail www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/tecumseh-trail Top Trails in IN for Babyboomers www.medicaresupplement.com/content/top-trails-baby-boomers#indiana Yellowwood State Forest www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/yellowwood-state-forest-trails Trips - East Hikers Guide to Upstate New York www.yourlawyer.com/library/hikers-guide-upstate-new-york/ Trips - Midwest Bernheim Arboretum www.bernheim.org/ Cumberland Falls www.parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/cumberland-falls/default.aspx Devil's Lake www.devilslakewisconsin.com/ Great Smoky Mountains www.nps.gov/grsm/ Hocking Hills www.hockinghills.com/welcome.htm Mammoth Cave www.mammothcave.com/ New River www.newriverwv.com/ Red River Gorge www.redrivergorge.com/ Shawnee National Forest www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/shawnee/ Trips - West Free National Park Maps https://npmaps.com/ Bryce Canyon NP www.BryceCanyon.com/ Pacific Crest Trail www.hikeandcycle.com/pacific-crest-trail-101-how-to-hike-2650-miles-and-survive/ Best Hikes in Glacier NP www.https://gearlobo.com/hiking/best-hikes-glacier-national-park/ Best Hikes in Yosemite NP www.https://gearlobo.com/hiking/best-hikes-in-yosemite/