Get WalkIN'

What's the big deal about being active?

Participating in regular physical activity decreases the risk of many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, and breast and colon cancer. In addition, an active lifestyle can improve your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, improve your sleep, and increase your energy. However, you need not necessarily join a gym to enjoy these benefits. Walking is a great way to increase your amount of physical activity!

U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines recommend at least two-and-a-half (2 ½) hours of moderate intensity activity EVERY week. Brisk walking is a great way to reach these guidelines. Of all the ways to stay fit, walking is the easiest, safest, and least expensive! It can also be the most fun — thanks to fine weather, good companions, and easily attainable goals (such as walking to a scenic spot three (3) or four (4) miles away. On city streets, in the woods, or even around an indoor track, walking is the best way to experience a surrounding landscape. If it’s too rainy for anything but an indoor treadmill, you can still read or watch TV as you walk. You can also incorporate walking into your daily routine. If you typically use motorized transportation to get from one place to another (such as working in a field), try walking the distance a few times a week instead.

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We also ask that you complete three (3) brief online surveys as part of the Get WalkIN’ program. These surveys will ask you about your physical activity and your experience with the program. The first survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and we appreciate your participation. Here is the link to the first survey: https://purdue.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cAvuLd42ZBqTH5r

Please complete the survey as soon as possible

• 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.

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Approx. 1.2 miles. One of three walking tours of Culver, Indiana, focusing on historic sites and architecture.

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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)!

Argos Parks and Recreation information

https://www.townofargos.com/community/parks-recreation

William L. Foker Park is located along Pond Street in Argos, IN. It features a large pond that is popular with those who want to take their family fishing. There is a paved trail for walking and biking that encircles the pond along with a playground, pavilions, cornhole, kayaking launch, and restrooms. Restrooms are not open year round, but the park is close to stores and gas stations with public restrooms. Parking on site is attached right to the paved trail, making this a much more accessible location. The pond is not very large so the walking path is beginner friendly.

Address: (no address listed) Just south of 107 Pond St, Argos, IN 46501 on Pond Street.

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

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!

Our new Storywalk® is up! Grumpy Monkey has Spring Fever just like the rest of us so dodge the rain, take a walk and enjoy this cute story. For more information contact the Culver Library (574) 842-2941.

Save the Date!

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/

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.

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.

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Kosciusko County is home to 12 nature sites, each with trails for you to explore with your friends, family, pets, or on your own. We created The Kosciusko County Trailblazer Challenge Passport to challenge locals and visitors to visit all 12 nature sites. It’s free to sign up and if you check in at at least 5 nature sites you win a Kosciusko County Trailblazer Challenge water bottle or fidget spinner. All prizes are while supplies last. Live Well in The Moment in Kosciusko County by participating in our Trail Blazer Challenge Passport! Sign up now: https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/engage Visit our website: https://visitkosciuskocounty.org/ Follow us on Facebook: / visitkosciuskocounty Follow us on Instagram: / visitkosciuskocounty

The StoryWalk is located along the Beyer Farm Trail at Pike Lake in Warsaw. This month's featured book is "Green on Green" by Dianne White, a lyrical picture book that celebrates nature, family, and the changing seasons with a colorful adventure.

The StoryWalk features 19 stations with pages from children's books along a 0.66-mile boardwalk and asphalt path. Location: The trail is located behind the Firemen’s Building (1013 Arthur St. Warsaw, IN) and runs along the Beyer Farm Trail towards Pike Lake Campground.

The StoryWalk is a partnership between Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department & Warsaw Community Public Library with Spanish translation provided by Language Matters Programs. The goal of StoryWalk is to encourage families to enjoy a less stationary, more interactive storytime.

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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