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June 18th, 2022

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October 7, 2021

Community Fundraising Campaign Underway for Pumpkinvine Connection

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October 7, 2021

Progress at CR 35

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October 7, 2021

Krider Rest Area Now Open

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October 7, 2021

Trail Tales: Jennifer Miller

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October 7, 2021

Board Retirements

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Along The Trail

The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail connects several communities in the Michiana area.

Goshen

Just a ½ mile off of the Pumpkinvine you can discover historic downtown filled with unique shopping, arts and cuisine!

Abshire Park

Abstract Statue at Mt. Pumpkin

Wild Flowers

Middlebury

The bustling small town at the heart of the Trail. Stop and visit their world-class parks, grab an ice cream cone or a craft brew before continuing on your way!

Krider Garden

Learning Corridor

Downtown

Shipshewana

Quiet at night, this small town shows off its vibrant town-center during the day. Merchants offer their handcrafted wares in downtown shops and bakeries!

Amish Culture

Downtown & Mercantile

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Congratulations! It's Saturday and you've made it

Congratulations! It's Saturday and you've made it through another busy week! Celebrate by treating yourself to some time on the trail. And get that ice cream cone, too. You deserve it! 😉
📸 Photo taken near the .5-mile marker.
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Make time soon to stop and smell the roses. Kride

Make time soon to stop and smell the roses. Krider Gardens, located at the 10-mile marker is a beautiful place to start!
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"Let's make the most of this beautiful day." - Mis

"Let's make the most of this beautiful day." - Mister Rogers
📸 Photo taken near the 1.5-mile marker in Goshen.
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Did you happen to notice the wonderful photographe

Did you happen to notice the wonderful photographers roving Saturday's ride? They are working hard to edit and upload their photos for us all to see, and we will let you all know just as soon as they become available. In the meantime, let's share some of our favorite pictures from the ride. We'll start...
This is the Krauser family. They rode all the way all the way to Krider Gardens in Middlebury. Nothing stopped their son, who happens to be our youngest rider that day, from completing his 22-mile ride! Way to go!
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Happy first day of summer! It's going to be a hot

Happy first day of summer! It's going to be a hot one, with heat index in the triple digits. If you're going to be outdoors today, be sure to stay hydrated, cool and know the signs of dehydration and heat-related illnesses: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/dehydration-and-heat-stroke
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Worries? You won't be able to find them here. The

Worries? You won't be able to find them here. There's no better way to cure a case of the Mondays than with a trip on the Pumpkinvine.

Happy Father's Day, dads! Enjoy your beautiful da

Happy Father's Day, dads! Enjoy your beautiful day...
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Today is the day and it's going to be a beautiful

Today is the day and it's going to be a beautiful day to ride! Here are some tips to make your ride a little smoother...
👉 Stay hydrated! Water and Gatorade can be found at registration and at each of our 3 SAG stops.
👉 Give your bike a complete check to make sure it's ready to ride. Be sure tires are properly inflated and be sure brakes and all lights are in working order.
👉 Don't forget to wear sunglasses and sunscreen!
👉 Remember to wear your helmet.
👉 Have fun and enjoy the beautiful day and have a great ride!

This ride wouldn't be possible without all of our wonderful volunteers, be sure to thank them when you see them on the trail!
Happy trails!
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Tomorrow, we ride! It is hard to believe that the

Tomorrow, we ride! It is hard to believe that the 2022 Pumpkinvine Bike Ride is only one sleep away. Stay tuned today to see behind-the-scenes and find what goes into getting ready for the ride. Will you be joining us tomorrow?
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The bike ride is in just 2 DAYS and to celebrate,

The bike ride is in just 2 DAYS and to celebrate, we're going to give one lucky person one of our limited-edition Pumpkinvine Nature Trail T-Shirts!

To enter:
👉 Head over to our Facebook page and follow the directions on the giveaway post: Facebook.com/pumpkinvine

One person will be randomly chosen and announced tomorrow morning.
**Winner must be able to pick up their shirt Saturday morning at the ride!**
Good luck! 🍀

Do you have a few hours you could spare us Saturda

Do you have a few hours you could spare us Saturday morning? We would love to have you volunteer for the 2022 Pumpkinvine Bike Ride! If you're interested, please send an email to: volunteer@pumpkinvine.org.
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To Do List: ✔️ Find a great cycling event near

To Do List:
✔️ Find a great cycling event near me.
✔️️ Get the cycling group together.
✔️ Get registered for the 2022 Pumpkinvine Bike Ride.
❗️ Make sure bike is ready for Saturday.

We are proud to have three local, supporting bike shops that can help you with all your cycling needs...including making sure that your bike is ready to ride. Be sure to check out Family Bicycle Center, Inc. , Pumpkinvine Cyclery and Lincoln Ave Cycling for everything cycling!
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