‘Reflections on the Riverwalk’ features poetry, prose about nature
The desire to be outdoors drew many to paddle Hamilton County’s portion of the White River this spring and summer. A community partnership hopes to encourage more safe river experiences this fall with a temporary free pop-up exhibit on the iconic Noblesville Riverwalk.
“Reflections on the Riverwalk” includes 21 thoughtful excerpts of writings by midwestern authors displayed along approximately one-half mile of the Riverwalk in downtown Noblesville. It will be available for viewing dawn to dusk now through Nov. 29.
Residents and visitors can stroll the shaded walkway that begins on the east side of the river near Conner Street and head south. A trailhead is located adjacent to Riverside Cemetery where the exhibit begins.
Sponsored by Hamilton County Tourism, with support from the City of Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana Humanities and the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, the exhibit celebrates Indiana’s landscape and resiliency during the COVID-19 crisis. The prose and poetry collection was curated by Indiana Humanities as part of its “Next Indiana Campfires” program and designed by staff at Hamilton County Tourism.
“Next Indiana Campfires: A Trail Companion” – part reading, part journal – is available for purchase for $20 at the NobleMade Gift Shop on the Historic Noblesville Square for those who wish to read more.
Parking is available in nearby city paid lots, on city side streets and in the adjacent county lot, which is free and available on weekends.
“The Noblesville Riverwalk is a great place to sit (or stroll) and enjoy the White River, and we hope this temporary exhibit draws more people to visit this space,” said Brenda Myers, President and CEO of Hamilton County Tourism. “We encourage people to support a local restaurant and enjoy a picnic along the Riverwalk to extend their experience.”
Visitors can share their reflections about their experiences on social media by using the hashtags #MyWhiteRiver, #VisitHC, #NoblesvilleIN, #HamiltonCountyIN or #INHumanities.
Also available on a nearby portion of the Riverwalk Oct. 7-10 will be Nickel Plate Arts’ Fairyville, a display of fairy houses reflecting their own whimsies of nature, free of charge. For more information, visit NickelPlateArts.org.
For more information on fall things to do in Hamilton County, check out VisitHamiltonCounty.com/plan/fall-road-trips.
Signs such as this one will be displayed along the Riverwalk in Noblesville. (Graphic provided)
sound nice. Hope it get done.