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story by GLENDA WINDERS The annual Parke County Covered Bridge Festival is its namesake county’s biggest draw, and for good reason. The county has been called the “covered bridge capital…

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Riding Solo

July 20, 2026

story by TAMMY TILLEY Whether your best adventure involves strolling or cliff-climbing, you can find everything you want when you journey solo in Indiana. Solo travel has surged in recent…

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Outdoor

Splash into Scenic Parke County

April 13, 2026

story by GLENDA WINDERS You may have visited Parke County in the past to photograph its 31 historic covered bridges, poke around in antique stores and gift shops, and munch…

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Townsizing

March 2, 2026

story by GLENDA WINDERS While we love our big cities, “townsizing” is a term that was coined to reflect the “downsizing” of the destination, focusing on simple pleasures like leisurely…

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Family Fun

Take the Tour

December 1, 2025

story by GLENDA WINDERS Fortunately, Indiana is filled with a variety of tour options from candy making to auto manufacturing. Some tours are led by guides with personal stories to…

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Elevate your Fall Getaway in Parke County

October 9, 2025

As autumn arrives at Turkey Run State Park, the season invites exploration. By October, cool, comfortable air sets the stage for hiking through the park’s signature sandstone gorges. With Sugar…

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Agritourism

Parke County in Full Bloom

August 5, 2025

story by GLENDA WINDERS Parke County has a cool way for you to experience agritourism as you feast your eyes upon beauty that might as well be in an art…

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Inspired by Nature in Parke County

June 2, 2025

story by GLENDA WINDERS Parke County offers several opportunities to immerse yourself in nature and get exercise at the same time. What’s your outdoor pleasure? Boating, swimming, fishing, exploring surroundings…

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Indiana’s Barns & Bridges

October 9, 2024

story by GLENDA WINDERS Parke County is certainly Indiana’s star when it comes to covered bridges. They have 31 of the historic structures within their borders and a covered bridge…

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Festivals & Events

The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival

October 9, 2024

Indiana’s Largest Festival October 11-20, 2024 • October 10-19, 2025 The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival™. For all things fall, visit Indiana’s largest festival, The Covered Bridge Festival. This 10-day festival…

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Iconic Foods of the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival

Riding Solo

Splash into Scenic Parke County

Townsizing

Take the Tour

Elevate your Fall Getaway in Parke County

Parke County in Full Bloom

Inspired by Nature in Parke County

Indiana’s Barns & Bridges

The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival