Splash into Scenic Parke County
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
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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Take the Tour
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
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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Parke County in Full Bloom
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
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
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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The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival
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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Linger Longer
story by GLENDA WINDERS It’s funny how sometimes the thing you went to see at a destination doesn’t turn out to be the best memory of the trip after all.…
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The iconic suspension bridge over Sugar Creek
If you’ve heard of Turkey Run State Park, you probably know of its iconic suspension bridge over Sugar Creek! This amazing 200-foot-long wooden suspension bridge was constructed in 1918. Plan…
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