Outdoor Activities

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Arbor Trace is a beautiful rolling golf course with irrigated, tree-lined fairways.

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A canoe launch provides access to the Mississinewa River and is open all year for relaxing and scenic canoeing along the river.

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Enjoy biking, hiking, or jogging along the beautiful  portion of the Cardinal Greenway  rail-trail project in Grant County. The trail runs for 17 miles through Jonesboro, Gas City, Marion, Sweetzer and Converse with parking at major trailheads.

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Cumberland Covered Bridge, built in 1877 and restored in 1999, spans the Mississinewa River at Matthews and is the last remaining bridge in Grant County. The bridge is the site of an annual festival on the weekend after Labor Day and is a scenic, serene setting for picnics or daydreams.

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Gardens of Matter Park  are 6.3 acres of aesthetic beauty in the heart of Matter Park. The gardens have earned the prestigious designation as a Proven Winner Signature Garden. Charming water features, a butterfly garden and garden structures grace the area.

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The Gas City Park features annual festivals that include Summer concerts in the Park Series, Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, Labor Day Weekend Celebration, Ducktail Run Rod and Custom Show in September and a Christmas light display each December.

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Fairmount, Indiana is the hometown of Jim Davis, creator of the comic strip Garfield. Jim Davis's and Garfield's presence continue to be felt via Grant County's Garfield Trail . Visit twelve unique statues of America's favorite lasagna-loving fat cat. The statues depict James Davis's Garfield in fun costumes or situations. Taking a trip along the Garfield trail is a great family activity and presents a number of fun photo opportunities.