Outdoors

Coverage of parks, camps, trails, river and riverside activities, lake and lakeshore activities during all seasons.

More than miles: How Fort Wayne run clubs are building community

Across Fort Wayne, run clubs are gaining momentum. By prioritizing social connection over competition, these groups are building community one mile at a time.

Latest in Outdoors
Help shape future coverage – join our upcoming listening session

Join Input Fort Wayne at Tall Rabbit for coffee, conversation, and a chance to share the issues, people, and neighborhood stories you think deserve more attention.

Reporter’s Notebook: Why transportation solutions in Fort Wayne can feel paradoxical

Joshua Schipper reflects on his transportation reporting, asking: Can you build a more walkable Fort Wayne if people don’t want to use it?

G2 Rowing: Reconnecting people to nature on the rivers

G2 Rowing is connecting Fort Wayne residents of all ages to the rivers and encouraging environmental stewardship.

Pedals, paths, and people: Riders share their experience on Fort Wayne trails

Fort Wayne riders say familiarity, etiquette, and experience shape how comfortable people feel navigating the region’s expanding trail network.

Fort Wayne Trails: A merger that changed how the city moves

Fort Wayne Trails, established in 2011, unified trail advocacy groups, building over 160 miles of trails for recreation, commuting, and safer transportation.

Our love letter to Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods

Input Fort Wayne is declaring 2026 to be "The Year of the Neighborhood." Here's why.

The Fort Wayne School of Art is Giving People of All Ages the Chance to Learn and Create

The newly opened Fort Wayne School of Art provides a creative outlet for children and adults through classes and events.

A Timeless Glow: Fort Wayne’s Night of Lights Continues Cherished Holiday Tradition

For decades, people have gathered to celebrate holiday lights turning on in downtown Fort Wayne. While the finer details have changed, the event’s core remains the same.

What’s it really like to live in downtown Fort Wayne?

Three residents share perspectives on the good and bad of downtown living.

Our Partners

Fort Wayne Department of Neighborhoods
Visit Wabash County

Don't miss out!

Stay informed, inspired, and one step ahead with our weekly newsletter.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.