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This story was compiled by Limestone Post staff. Limestone Post is an online culture and lifestyle publication for Bloomington, Indiana, and beyond. Covering a broad range of topics — music, sports, hiking, food, theater, travel, and family, among others — Limestone Post features the many fascinating people, places, and events that make Bloomington unique and a true gem of a town.

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Michael Waterford paddles down the Mississippi River on one of the first few days of his attempt to break the record for a solo kayak trip on America’s longest river. | Courtesy photo

Record-Breaking Attempt at Kayaking the Mississippi, Source to Sea
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Michael Waterford is attempting to solo kayak the Mississippi River from source to sea faster than anyone in recorded history. If he reaches the Gulf of Mexico before July 30, he will have traveled 2,552 miles in less than 42 days, setting a new record. Read about his trip here, with updates and links to track him live.
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The Tecumseh Trail Marathon's overall men’s winner, Matt Flaherty of Bloomington, beat the course record by six seconds. | Photo by Alison Polley

Ultrarunner Matt Flaherty Breaks Record in Tecumseh Marathon
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An 80-degree day did not stop Matt Flaherty from breaking the record in the Tecumseh Trail Marathon recently. Flaherty tells Limestone Post about the experience, how trail marathons differ from other kinds of long-distance running, and about his participation this month in the 100K World Championships — that’s 62 miles. Click here to read the full story.
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If you’re tempted to hit the road this summer to explore Indiana for its bicentennial, several new books can help guide your way. | Photo courtesy of Tichnor Brothers, Public Domain

200 Road Trips to Explore Hoosier Country’s 200th
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Are your travel plans more likely to favor French Lick over France, or Yellowwood over Yellowstone? Do you find road maps more interesting than flight plans? If you’re tempted to hit the road this summer to explore Indiana for its bicentennial, several new books can help guide your way. Click here to read the full story.
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Indiana Limestone Company has taken extensive measures to make Rooftop Quarry safer by making it less accessible — this includes bulldozing debris to block a favorite 65-foot launching point. | Photo by Lynae Sowinski (Click the arrows for more photos.)

These New Photos Show Rooftop Is Inaccessible But Not Destroyed
Limestone Post, Lynae Sowinski
Rooftop Quarry has been a local landmark for generations. But, citing “public safety concerns,” the company has taken measures to make the popular swimming hole safer by making it less accessible. View new photos of the quarry, which was featured in the 1979 movie Breaking Away. Click here for the full story and to view the photos.
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The stars of the 7th Annual Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Greene County. Tens of thousands have already been spotted in the area. | Photo by Thomas Marriage

Treasure Hunting at Goose Pond During Marsh Madness
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The spring migration of sandhill cranes and countless other birds will be celebrated on March 4-5 during the 7th Annual Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. David Rupp, owner of IndiGo Birding Nature Tours, gave Limestone Post a preview on a recent trip to the pond. Click here to read the full story.
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