Fresh snow highlights Indiana’s winter scenery like no other season! For some winter fun, pack up the family or a friend and explore Indiana's backroads on this winter drive! Snowy bridges, rustic barns, and wildlife await everyone who loves cold weather. Drive west toward the Wabash River…
Read MoreLooking for a unique outfit? A girlfriend's getaway? Home décor? Jewelry? Stop by The Red Raccoon in Parke County. The shop was voted Indiana's Boutique of the Year the past two years. Dresses, tops, skirts, and blue jeans fill the large space. More than Clothes “This goes on and on here,” a new…
Read MoreA sunny, late-summer Sunday afternoon is a perfect time to explore Parke County. Backroads wandering is the ideal social distancing adventure. The beauty of Indiana is everywhere! With no particular destination in mind, my friend and I recently headed for “slab roads.” Five stops delighted us…
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From boating and fishing to swimming and waterskiing, Indiana is an incredible place to spend a day on the lake. The Hoosier State is home to 100,000 acres of publicly owned lakes and 45 miles of Great Lakes shoreline that perfectly encapsulate our superb outdoor recreation. Below, you'll find 20 of…
Read MoreNothing beats fresh donuts on a brisk winter morning! Pair donuts with a visit to a sugar camp and you have the perfect start to a new family tradition! WheelHouse Donuts is located north of US36, one block from the courthouse square in Rockville. Begin the day with a stop at Wheel House Donuts in…
Read MoreIf you love covered bridges, they’re even more beautiful in the snow! A Saturday snowfall is perfect timing for two girls to get out with our cameras and explore the covered bridges of Parke County! We left in the dark and wound our way through backroads to Mansfield. Snow was falling and the only…
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Did you know? Indiana’s miles of trails are open in winter! Get a new perspective on Indiana's outdoor treasures on a winter hike. Forest meets prairie along one of twelve trails at McCloud Nature Park in Hendricks County. Fewer people are wandering in the woods this time of year. Icicles glisten…
Read MoreIf you need a reason to wander the rural backroads of Indiana, try “road farming” … driving around looking at fields lush with corn, soybeans and more. Grab your sunglasses, roll down the car windows or hop on a registered four-wheeler and explore the roads between the fields. No destination. No…
Read MoreLooking for an easy place to explore for an afternoon? Parke County’s backroads, waterways and vistas are a wanderer’s paradise. GPS will help find Rockville or Marshall. But if you’re up for a little adventure, turn off the GPS and explore! The area around the dam at Cecil M. Harden Lake has…
Read MoreMansfield Covered Bridge Parke County is known for its covered bridges, 31 to be exact. To celebrate their unique collection of covered bridges, Parke County hosts a county-wide Covered Bridge Festival each year, always starting on the second Friday in October. This year, the festival will take…
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