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Noble County, Indiana is one of the Midwest's most underrated outdoor destinations -- a landscape of 101 lakes, quiet trails, and hardwood forest that most travelers drive past on the way to somewhere else. Sylvan Lake's calm, clear water is ideal for kayaking, and the Potawatomi Trail through the surrounding hardwood forest delivers a hiking experience that surprises visitors who expect Indiana to be flat and featureless.
The county's outdoor scene rewards slow exploration. The combination of lake paddling, trail hiking, and small-town character makes Noble County a complete weekend destination for Midwest outdoor travelers who want something different from the standard state park experience.
This Indiana adventure is drawn from Outdoor Taste + Tour's reporting on the Midwest's hidden outdoor gems.
Noble County's 101 lakes and miles of quiet trails make it one of the Midwest's most underrated outdoor destinations. Rent a kayak on Sylvan Lake, then hike the Potawatomi Trail through hardwood forest.
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