From Dunn Meadow to Monroe Lake: Sites to see all around Bloomington IDS FILE PHOTO BY AELIA HASSAN
A tree blossoms April 22, 2020, at Griffy Lake. Griffey Lake offers fishing, hiking and boating.
Need to get outdoors and catch a breath of fresh air? Check out these spots. By Alex Hardgrave ahardgra@iu.edu
Griffy Lake Nature Preserve A less than 10-minute drive from Memorial Stadium, Griffy Lake Nature Preserve offers numerous hiking trails, beautiful views and fishing. Starting in April, you can rent a canoe to go out on the lake. To plan your day there, visit the City of Bloomington website. Monroe Lake A bit farther from campus is a more than 100-mile-long lake, Monroe Lake. Around the area, there is ev-
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erything from camping, hiking, swimming and boating rentals. Renting a boat and driving around with some friends on the lake is the perfect way to spend a warm weekend just outside of Bloomington. If you’re looking for beautiful views or somewhere to watch the sunrise, the Cutouts — found off of Valley Mission Road in Bloomington — look onto Monroe Lake and are the perfect place for a scenic sunrise or sunset. More information for Monroe Lake can be found on the Indiana Department of Natu-
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