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Author: Denise Greer

Denise Greer is a Jeffersonville resident who loves to explore SoIN by bicycle or on foot. An outdoor adventurer, Denise seeks to find off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. With a passion for adventure cycling, she coordinates social bicycle rides in scenic SoIN. She’s also a locavore foodie and craft beer enthusiast who frequents SoIN’s best restaurants and breweries.

“Stranger Things” Bike Stops in Southern Indiana

Explore the Upside Down bicycling from Jeffersonville to New Albany, Indiana

Bike rides have taken on new meaning as kids explore bicycle adventures through the young characters in the hit Netflix sci-fi thriller Stranger Things™. For older generations, it brings back nostalgic rides from classic

Your Guide to the Monon South Trail - Borden, Indiana

Note: Due to severe flash flooding and washouts from storms, the 10.5-mile segment from Pekin to Deam Lake Road is closed at this time.

The Longest Section of Indiana’s newest rail-trail is now open

Monon South Map

This summer, embark on Southern Indiana’s newest adventure for cyclists, walkers and runners. The

Top Winter Outdoor Activities in Southern Indiana

Are you looking for winter activities in Southern Indiana? You're in the right spot! We are lucky to have mild winters and plenty of outdoor activities making Clark and Floyd Counties a great winter getaway or cabin fever trip.

Top 3 Winter Outdoor Activities

With or without snow, outdoor winter

Southern Indiana Soon to Be Home to Indiana’s Longest Rail Trail

Monon South Trail Groundbreaking marks the start of construction on Indiana's soon-to-be longest rail trail.

South Monon Trail

Southern Indiana is known for its rolling hills, deep Hoosier National Forest, vast farmland and Ohio River communities. In the heart of this landscape lies a former CSX railroad corridor

Can’t Miss 2026 Cycling Events in Southern Indiana & Louisville, Kentucky

Sign up for fun cycling rides, tours and races in the Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville area.

Southern Indiana is the center of the region’s best cycling. This year is packed with must-go cycling events, from road to mountain bike and cyclocross. Let’s highlight a few of the big cycling rides,

Secret Nature Trails in Southern Indiana

Walk Through These Hidden Gem Nature Areas in Clark And Floyd Counties

Want to take a walk in nature close to the Ohio River communities of New Albany, Clarksville and Jeffersonville? Sure, we have trail hikes at Falls of the Ohio State Park, Charlestown State Park, Deam Lake State Recreation Area

Cycling in Southern Indiana — A Bike Ride for Every Cyclist

Explore the best places to ride a bicycle in Clark and Floyd counties.

Southern Indiana is home to some of America’s best cycling routes. Clark and Floyd counties offer cycling options for every skill level, from families looking for a leisurely, short ride, to intermediate cyclists wanting to pedal