MANSFIELD VILLAGE - Parke County COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL - VISITORS GUIDE - Mansfield Indiana

The Red Raccoon - Unique Retail Store

The Red Raccoon is a unique, one of a kind retail store located on US HWY 36 just east of Raccoon Lake SRA in Bellmore, Indiana. Our 3,500 square foot location allows for an array of products featuring boutique clothing, home décor, gardening and even landscaping items. Mike and Jamie Baird along with their children, Jennafer, Jessica, and Billy opened The Red Raccoon on April 1, 2014. Throughout the year you can find unique must have décor and garden items to make your house a home.

Mill Creek Honey Farms - Rockville

One “sweet” stop in Parke County is Mill Creek Honey Farms where you can buy raw Indiana honey at their self-serve stand just a couple miles East of Raccoon State Park on US 36. People world-wide know the health benefits and luscious taste of the product of the tiny honey bee. Honey was even known in Greek mythology to have the ability to achieve immortality to those who ate this golden delight. Today honey is used for all sorts of purposes from a cough suppressant to a natural sweetener. It is said it is “the one thing that can do everything.”

Mansfield Roller Mill at Mansfield Village

Since 1819, the Mansfield Roller Mill has graced the banks of Big Raccoon Creek in the village that would become Mansfield, Indiana. The Mill was built of logs and used glacial stones quarried nearby to grind corn and wheat.

13th Annual Miami Indian Gathering

The 13th Annual Miami Indian Gathering (powwow) will be held June 1st & 2nd, 2019.

The Gathering is located at 11515 East U.S. 36 Parke County, Indiana, just three miles east of Raccoon Lake. Known for its naturally beautiful pastoral landscapes, lakes, and rivers; Parke County is the ideal location to celebrate our place in the natural world.

Raccoon Lakeside Lodge Open Year-Round

Need a fishing get-away? A vacation? A peaceful hideaway? You’ll find Raccoon Lakeside Lodge in Parke County a relaxing place with lakeside furnished apartments and suites, a fishing dock, water-skiing, hiking, Jacuzzis, swimming, beaching, grilling, porch swinging and more!

Just imagine sitting outside and enjoying the patio, grilling a meal or having a picnic on the deck. Relax in a porch swing and enjoy the lakeside view. All the lodges’ housing units are situated within close proximity to a 20 X 40 outdoor pool or enjoy the 200 ft. sea wall deck at the lake front where you’ll find a very popular fishing pier. Ten floating docks are available as well as rental deck pontoon boats.

Tiki Hut - More than a Convenience Store

You will find the Tiki Hut in Northern Parke County to be much more than just a convenience store! Located next to Raccoon Lake, this family owned store is loaded with camping and boating equipment galore. You won’t want to miss out on all their T-Shirts, many with a local flare to them. Or, have your own designed screen-printed! Don’t lose track of your tribe at the Covered Bridge Festival with matching T-shirts, or show your sports or school favorites! They also have sweatshirts and koozies for you to choose from!

Raccoon State Recreation Area

Providing access to wildlife and a fun environment for the whole family, Raccoon Lake Recreation Area offers opportunities to find the perfect fishing spot, go boating, ski and swim. While hiking the five scenic trails, you’ll experience a wide assortment of habitats including mature hardwood forests, open meadows, a beautiful shoreline and many small ponds.

Recipes from Mrs. Beasley’s Kitchen

We are always excited for Autumn to arrive here at the orchard. As the temperatures drop, it is also a great time to dig out the “cool weather” recipes. Here are a few that we enjoy this time of year. Hope you enjoy them and come and see us soon!

— Debbie Beasley

Apple-Cinnamon Dutch Baby

1 large Gala apple, peeled and sliced

Indiana Zipline Tours - Thrill of a Lifetime

For a thrill of a lifetime stop by Indiana Zipline Tours, nestled among a canopy of trees just outside of Crawfordsville and just minutes away from Turkey Run and Shades State Parks we are Indiana’s longest zipline! Designed and built with nature in mind you’ll fly like a bird over a mile of zipline cable, ranging from 150’ to 2000’ and with no towers to climb! Our zipline tours consist of 8 ziplines, one swinging bridge, a few scenic walks and Indiana’s only suspended platforms in the trees!

2019 Parke County Festivals and Events

January 2019

25 - 27

Eagles in Flight Weekend — Turkey Run State Park (Marshall)

FEBRUARY  2019

23 - 24

Parke County Maple Fair (Countywide) — Headquarters: 4-H Fairgrounds (Rockville)

MARCH 2019

2 - 3

Parke County Maple Fair (Countywide) — Headquarters: 4-H Fairgrounds (Rockville)