The Overnight Adventure In Indiana That Will Take You Back In Time
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published May 31, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Before houses, cottages, shacks, or any other old type of housing, there were people on this land who sheltered in cone-shaped tents designed to allow fires within. Most commonly used by the Plains Indians in North America, the experience of tipi camping is rare today, but there’s a ranch in Indiana that gives Hoosiers that historic opportunity.
This adventure is about so much more than camping. Keep scrolling to see what all this place has in store.
Relive the Old West at Rawhide Ranch USA. Complete with horses, uncharted territory, and rustic living, this unforgettable place offers multiple overnight stay options and outdoor activities that you don't want to miss.
The current owners of the ranch bought it in 2001 and have constantly added more and more new attractions. Rawhide has become a beautiful place for country-style weddings and business retreats due to its 54 lovely acres of woods.
What will take you back in time is the magical tipi camping offered here. Tipis are modeled after Sioux design with modifications from Blackfoot and Cheyenne influence. Each comes with a private fire pit and picnic table as well as access to a communal fire pit, bathroom, and water source.
There are two tipis to choose from, and each costs $45 per night and are available March through November. Groups of up to 16 can comfortably enjoy this exciting overnight stay.
This ranch resort is also known for its guided horseback riding trails, which campers can enjoy for $25. There are also pony rides for young children under age 6 for $5. Ziplining is also $25 for overnight guests, and there are day and night options for this exciting experience.
Another perk of tipi camping here is that a homemade breakfast is provided in the on-site restaurant for $9 per person. Don't miss out on this ancient style of Midwest living that will take you back.