top 10 Outdoor summer Destinations
4. Veteran's Trail at Lake Salinda 7. Buffalo Trace Park The brand new Veteran's Trail at Lake Salinda in Salem was
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8. Sycamore Springs Park 9. Letty Walter Park
Tired of the same old summer hangouts? Get off the couch and enjoy Southern Indiana's outdoor attrac- tions that will make this season one to remember!
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