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Summer ADVENTURE awaits at Turkey Run! This summer, dive into the ultimate outdoor experience! Whether you’re hiking through breathtaking trails, canoeing, kayaking or tubing along peaceful waters of Sugar Creek,…

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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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Family Fun

Linger Longer

August 5, 2024

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

July 16, 2024

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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Sugar Creek Adventure

May 7, 2024

Canoe, kayak or tube down Sugar Creek this summer. Dog-friendly too! Where to book your Sugar Creek Adventure Sugar Valley Canoes – Bloomingdale, IN Turkey Run Canoe & Camping –…

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Enjoy the Waterways of Parke County

April 1, 2024

Parke County is perhaps best known for The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, Indiana’s Largest Festival. This year’s dates are October 14-23, but there’s plenty to do on the waters…

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Family Fun

Spring Three-Day Getaway in Parke County

March 20, 2024

Spring in Parke County, Indiana: Explore Nature, Shop, Indulge in Great Eats, and Discover Covered Bridges! Here are some must-do activities: Turkey Run State Park Explore Downtown Parke County is…

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Lodging

Unique Venues

January 29, 2024

story by GLENDA WINDERS It used to be that when you needed a venue for a gathering your choices were limited to a church, a hotel, a restaurant, or your…

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Parke County

Summer Adventure in Turkey Run

Inspired by Nature in Parke County

Indiana’s Barns & Bridges

The Parke County Covered Bridge Festival

Linger Longer

The iconic suspension bridge over Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek Adventure

Enjoy the Waterways of Parke County

Spring Three-Day Getaway in Parke County

Unique Venues