Channel Your Inner Pioneer When You Spend The Night In This Covered Wagon In Indiana

French Lick, Indiana, is known for its amazingly relaxing properties - and I mean that in both the literal and figurative senses. With world-class resorts lurking on every corner, how can you enjoy a visit without dealing with the crowds that resorts bring? Easy: let's go glamping instead. Not sure what "glamping" is? Well, it's what it sounds like it is - glam camping. It's a step above traditional tent camping, but it's a step below full hotel accommodations. Take, for example, this awesome covered wagon campsite in Indiana that's perfect for just such an adventure:

Welcome to Sleeping Bear Retreat!

Hidden away on 60 stunning, woodsy acres is this wonderful getaway with a plethora of options for your stay. Tents, cabins, and - get this:

My favorite option: the covered wagon. Seriously, how cool is this? Let's get in touch with the Wild West without ever leaving Indiana.

It's legitimately not every day you get to sleep in one of these bad boys, and it's a total delight that Sleeping Bear Retreat makes this possible.

The wagon is large and cozy and sleeps up to four.

It has electricity, AC, heat, and even private, modern toilets (on the grounds - not in the wagon, thankfully). The accommodations are without any bells, whistles or frills, but it makes for a unique escape from life for a bit. There's no TV, obviously, but that makes this an ideal place to unplug a while.

It's almost like stepping back in time for a while.

People used to stay in these wagons out of necessity; nowadays we have the kind of privilege that means we can do it for fun. It's an amazing time to be alive.

And alive is definitely how you'll feel while you're here.

Naturally, you won't want to hang out at the wagon the whole time. There are plenty of delightful nearby attractions to check out while you're here.

There are hiking and biking trails, fishing (catch and release), a giant chess game, volleyball, and SO much more.

The nearby town of French Lick is also jam-packed with plenty to do, so be ready for epic adventure at every turn. With shops, galleries, eateries and historic sites, it's an adventure all on its own.

For more information, or to book your stay at this awesome little covered wagon campsite in Indiana, be sure to visit the official Sleeping Bear Retreat website. I promise, it's a delight - you'll never want to leave! Planning to stay in while you're here? Check out our awesome staycation packing list ideas.