Get WalkIN'
April 13, 2026
Places to Walk
Looking for new places to walk? Try these easy-to-use online mapping tools to find, create, and map your walks.
- Map My Walk: https://www.mapmywalk.com/ Available online, or at the App Store / Google Play store to download as an app.
- Plot a Route: https://www.plotaroute.com/ Available online, or at the App Store / Google Play store to download as an app.
(You may need to copy and paste these links in the browser!)
Next Topic: Ways to Overcome Barriers to Walking
Questions: Email me, Karen Richey, your local Purdue Extension Educator, at: krichey@purdue.edu
Walking Safety
- Always wear bright colored clothing. Do not assume that you are visible to others or vehicles. Be cautious when walking.
- Always walk facing oncoming traffic.
- Use the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, look for a smooth, stable surface alongside the road. If there are guardrails, see if there is a smooth, flat surface behind the barrier where you can walk. If you need to walk on a paved shoulder, stay as far away from traffic as possible.
- Be careful on bridges and narrow shoulders of the road.
- Be sure drivers can see you. If you walk during low-light hours, such as dawn or dusk, be sure you have reflective material on your clothing or walking shoes, and carry a flashlight.
Weather not great? Try indoor walking!
2 Mile Walk at Home
Marshall County Resources
Greenway Trails
https://www.plymouthin.com/topic/index.php?topicid=50&structureid=24
https://www.plymouthin.com/egov/apps/map/viewer.egov?view=map;id=3
Located in Plymouth, IN
News 2025:
Greenway Trail Extension Project - River Park Square:
Construction on this project has been completed! We are currently working on the plants and flowers that will be placed along the trail.
Greenway Trail Extension Project - Price's Pond:
Construction on this project has been completed! We are working on a few finishing touches that will be done in the springtime(2026)!
Bourbon Parks Department
Bourbon community Parks Information
https://www.bourbon-in.gov/community/parks/bourbon-community-park
Featured Trail
Potawatomi Wildlife Park- Tippecanoe, IN
There is no cost to enter the park!
Hiking:
Our nearly five miles of trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset for your enjoyment. All our trails are rated easy to moderate. They offer a relaxing change of pace, as they wind through forests and fields and past our wetlands and the Tippecanoe River.
Geocaching/Letterboxing
Go on a modern day treasure hunt. There are several geocaches on the park for your enjoyment. Nighttime geocaching is not allowed. The park has 5 official boxes placed through out the park. If you would like to add a box they must be pre-approved and coordinated with the park manager prior to placement. https://www.geocaching.com/play/search
Dog Walking:
Dogs are allowed on park trails. Dogs must remain on leash at all times! The owner must maintain control and is responsible for the actions of the dog. Please acknowledge our other visitors and leave your dog home if it is not people friendly. Proper disposal of pet waste is required.
There is also fishing, bird watching, canoe/kayak rentals and many more available here! To see all that Potawatomi Wildlife Park has to offer visit: https://www.potawatomiwildlifepark.com/thingstodo
Address:
16998 State Road 331
Tippecanoe, IN 46570
Upcoming Walking Events- Marshall County
Hosted by Marshall County Historic Museum
Marshall County's America 250 is hosting a Cemetery Walk at Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday, April 18th at 1 pm! This event is free and open to the public. America 250 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There will be live storytellers relating the biographies of the listed women. These women are buried in Oak Hill and their fathers were Revolutionary War patriots. Plan to be there about 15 minutes early. Generally visitors walk from one grave site to the next to hear the stories of those buried there.
Address: 1300 Chester St, Plymouth, IN 46563
Color Run
Save the Date!
To find more information and register visit:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Culver/CulverCommunitySchoolsBoosterClubColorRun
Choose between a fun 1 mile walk/run or a 5k. The 1 mile route will run around the Culver Schools Corporation and the 5k route will run through downtown Culver. The race will start at the front of Culver Community High School, Door 32. Both routes will finish on the Culver Middle/High School football field. This will be a fun run with several color stations manned by our athletes ready to toss color powder on you as you pass by! Registration includes a white race t-shirt and neon sunglasses to wear to show off your colors! Join us for the after party on the football field!
Potawatomi Wildlife Park
Save the Date!
Kosciusko County Resouces
Download the digital guides to water and greenspaces, including trails you can walk in Kosc. Co! Check these out as you get started. https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/digital-guides/
Mapped Walks in Warsaw-Ridewalk.com
RideWalk.com has these great walks with special interests in Warsaw, IN.
https://ridewalk.com/maps/recommended-walks/ Click the title in yellow to view the actual route. The total distance and elevation is listed under each description.
Upcoming Walking Events- Kosciusko County
Kosciusko County Freedom Fest
Kosciusko County Freedom Fest will celebrate America's 250th birthday in Warsaw on June 5,6,7 2026 at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds at 1400 East Smith Street, Warsaw, right on Winona Lake.
Join the Stars, Stripes & Steps Challenge or join the Freedom 5K! Information below or visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580110891106
Expedition: Wildflower ID Hike
Date: May 16, 2026
Address: 409 IN-14, Silver Lake, IN 46982
Join the Lilly Center for a wildflower identification hike held on the beautiful trails at Wildwood Acres Land Trust. The Hike will be led by Gavin King, the regional manager for ACRES Land Trust, where he'll teach participants how to identify local wildflowers and plants.
The hike will take place on easy trails with minimal hills; however, comfortable, close-toed shoes are recommended as there will be a lot of walking. The Lilly Center will provide light snacks and identification books to borrow during the event. Spring is in full bloom, so let's celebrate its arrival by learning how to identify its lovely blossoms!
This event is underwritten by Depuy Synthes, Zimmer Biomet Foundation, and City of Warsaw Stormwater Utility.
Disclaimer: Event Photography
We often take photos at events that may be used in future Lilly Center communications. Please tell a staff member if you do not want your photo used in Lilly Center media. Event by Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams https://www.facebook.com/events/2312231295925866
Kosc. Government Employees ONLY
Individually Tracking Steps
To submit your steps weekly please use the Google Form link below!
https://forms.gle/AQ6PyziG6jWtiWy97
or
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMsw7ee_kQjkatpnaMkBduGnoDpgSvrWE6aEs2Yi5y0tMnmA/viewform
Input a total of steps for the entire week. You will use the same link each week but please only submit steps for the previous 1 week of steps.
**If the link is not working try copying and pasting it into the browser directly. It looks like Kosc. firewall may be blocking the link from this page***
Contact Us
Karen Richey
Email: krichey@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 W Jefferson St, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/marshallHHS
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