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Last updated on Saturday, June 1, 2013
(UNDATED) - Today is Trails Day in Indiana, as designated by Gov. Mike Pence, so it’s time to hit the trail on Saturday.
Each year Indiana joins states across the country in marking National Trails Day as a time to recognize the United States' trails system and its countless supporters and volunteers. Saturday marks the 21st anniversary of National Trails Day.
Hoosiers can experience the great outdoors on a trail, not just this Saturday, but any other day of the year.
"Indiana's trails are natural treasures," said Dale Brier of the DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation. "They provide numerous recreational opportunities, bringing together family and friends, enhancing quality of life, and boosting tourism."
To celebrate Trails Day, O'Bannon Woods and Turkey Run state parks, and Brookville Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting trail cleanup and maintenance activities.
Several other local trail organizations will host events in communities throughout the state.
For more information about trails and Trails Day opportunities, go to the DNR Division of Outdoor Recreation website at dnr.IN.gov/outdoor/2604.htm.
"Every year more trails and opportunities are available to outdoor enthusiasts," Brier said. "With the Hoosiers on the Move program, Indiana State Trails and Greenways & Bikeways ambitious plan, every Hoosier will be within 5 miles of a trail by 2016."
The DNR Division of State Parks & Reservoirs offers 700 miles of hiking, biking and horse trails. For a list of favorite hikes at state parks and reservoirs by DNR staff, see dnr.IN.gov/healthy. For information about guided walks with interpretive naturalists on trails throughout the year, visit InterpretiveServices.IN.gov.
The DNR Division of Forestry offers 425 miles of trails in Indiana's state forests. See dnr.IN.gov/forestry.
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