I have a confession to make- it's nothing earth shattering or life changing, but all the same, it is a confession. Here it is- I have been neglecting my blog of the covered bridges of Parke County! And if you have read any of my blogs (hooray!- if you are reading this one, you've read at least one), every single one has been about a covered bridge. We've been on a journey through 9 of the 31 covered bridges in Parke County...not bad, only 22 more! I am excited to share more of the covered bridges with you, but I thought we would take a timeout from them and take a picture journey through Parke County. 

The Parke County countryside has just as much to offer as the covered bridges. It is so beautiful, but also easy to get lost there. I've been lost in Parke County on more than one occasion, but those times have proven to be some of my most favorite journeys with my camera. Eventually I find my way back home, so am I ever really "lost?"

Thirty-one covered bridges, countless barns and farms, gravel roads, two state parks and one state rec area, and rural and rugged landscapes are just a few things Parke County can boast about. And I can't forget about the breath-taking sunrises and sunsets! I love driving the countryside of Parke County. Every turn, every curve, every bend in the road has something new and beautiful for your eye to behold and your heart to experience. I love capturing those memories; memories that can be held forever in the heart. So, enjoy a few of those memories of Parke County that I have captured for you. 

Sunrise at Big Raccoon CreekSunrises in Parke County are beautiful. The Thorpe Ford Covered Bridge is just above me to the left. It was a chilly 19 degree morning, but, oh so worth the wait! Moments before the sunrise at Big Raccoon Creek just below the Thorpe Ford Covered Bridge. I think every color of the rainbow was captured in this image.

SunlitAfter a workshop at Turkey Run State Park one evening, I decided to stay and shoot a little longer. So I ventured off on my favorite trail, and the early evening sun was coming through the trees, lighting the rock. It was a beautiful moment that I knew I had to capture. I spent an afternoon and evening at Turkey Run State Park. As I was hiking one of the trails, I saw that the sun was poking through the trees, painting this ancient landscape in light.

Towpath FallAutumn is an amazing time in Parke County Indiana. Made along the Wabash and Erie Canal in the morning, the sun was shining just right to light up the brilliant fall colors. One of my favorite roads to drive in Parke County is Towpath Road. This road is aptly named because the mules used to pull barges on the nearby Wabash and Erie Canal. This past fall was stunning! Through the Iron BridgeSnow makes everything beautiful and pure. This is an image I made at Big Raccoon Creek looking through the Bridgeton Iron Bridge. I was looking through the old Bridgeton Iron Bridge at a winter scene when I made this image. 

Parke County SunsetThis image goes along with "Before the Storm" and "On Fire." The tree you see in each of the images is the same tree. I made this image knowing that the sunset was going to be spectacular! I thought I should end our journey with a sunset. I made this image while listening to the thunder rumble off in the distance. I knew I had to work quickly to make this before the storm rolled in. And, let me tell you, it rolled in with some amazing thunder and lightning!

I hope one day you have the opportunity to experience Parke County like I have. I am always seeking out my next adventure in Parke County! The photographic opportunities here are endless! If you are interested in purchasing one of these prints, please go to my shop and check out what I have to offer. Just click on the "Portfolio" button and check out what I have to offer! Stay tuned for the next covered bridge blog soon!