June 26th-28th Parke County Events

June is a busy month in Parke County...this weekend has a nice lineup of activities. If you're heading into town to enjoy these events or just for a weekend family retreat by the lake, take advantage of the internet special for a lakeside cabin rental by calling Ron and Mary Morris at (317) 341-3209.

Starting on Friday, there's 'Live Music at Sugar Valley and Up the Creek'...here are the details:

Howard Livingston & the Mile Marke 24 Band performs each day . Voted favorite band of the Florida Keys, his music is now being played on Margaritaville Radio. Howard is an Indiana native and tours the mid-west each summer. This is his first visit to our area. Come Enjoy!! www.milemarker24.com Free Admission 765-597-2355

It's also time for the 7th Annual Covered Bridge Tractor Tour!

BYOT(Bring Your Own Tractor)

Details: 6/27 - 6/28

Location: Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds
Tour beautiful, historic Parke County while driving your own tractor. Each day will be a tour to different areas of the county. All tractors (old & new) and licensed drivers are welcome to participate. No tractors under 10 mph. Cost for both days is $80.00. Saturday only is $55 and Sunday only is $40. Routes are approximately 35 miles each day. Saturday evening an awards dinner will be held at the 4-H Community Building. Camping is available at the fairgrounds. Entry deadline is June 15. For more information, entry blanks and registration packets please contact: Joe Warters 765-362-0910 Ron Brook 765-498-5347 John Fulwider 765-569-1619 Breakfast each morning will be served until 10:00 am at the fairgrounds by Parke County Incorporated. A Lasagna Dinner will be served Friday night at the fairgrounds by Parke County Incorporated. Call 765-569-5226 or email pci@ticz.com for reservations.

The New Raccoon Lake Rentals Website is up!

Check out Raccoon Lake and photos of the beautiful cabin on the new website!

The 'Cabin on Mary Lane' is set in one of the nicest wooded areas on Raccoon Lake, on the north end of the lake off the Portland Mills Boat Ramp Road. This beautiful cabin by the lake sleeps up to 8 people. Lots of space and privacy with 3 private bedrooms and 2 full baths. There are large enclosed and open decks overlooking a wooded area on a hill above the lake. Very peaceful country setting, and a firepit area out back to gather round the campfire and catch up on the days activities of exploring, fishing, boating, hiking and more. Master bedroom with private bath. Fully supplied kitchen. Normally rented at $700.00 per week for 4 people, each additional person, $10.00 additional per night. Weekly rentals Friday to Friday or Saturday to Saturday. Now acception 2009 season reservations. Most 2009 holidays still available. Ask about the Blog Special available for a limited time for $500/week base price! Nightly specials at $100 with a 2 night minimum. (Sorry, no pets allowed!)

Call proprietors Ron and Mary Morris to reserve your weekend lake getaway today! (317) 341-3209

Welcome to Beautiful Raccoon Lake! Rental Cabin Available!

It's summertime in Rockville, IN and no better time than to be out by Raccoon Lake with family and friends, enjoying all the recreational options like boating, fishing, hiking and just sitting out by the campfire under the trees relaxing with good friends.

Shady Circle Campground is situated on the north end of gorgeous 101 acre recreational Racoon Lake, and offers a brand new beautiful furnished rental cabin with 3 bedrooms, deck, campfire pit in a peaceful and rustic wooded lakeside setting. Raccoon Lake has lots of great outdoor activies to choose from...if you're into hiking check out the nearby Turkey Run State Park trails that traverse covered and suspension briges, or rent a canoe and take trip down Sugar Creek. Check out what makes Parke County famous...we have more covered bridges than anywhere else in the world, a photographer's dream! Check out the fishing, for bass, walleye, crappie, sunfish and more...and don't miss the live Rockville auction on Saturday morning in town! The area is full of good places to eat, events, friendly people, complete with a beautiful lake and surroundings.

Located just 1 hour from Indy and 3 hours from Chicago, it's an easy weekend getaway destination for all.

Internet cabin specials available...call Ron and Mary to reserve your weekend lake getaway today! (317) 341-3209