Turkey Run ranked a top state park nationwide

Thursday, June 1, 2023
Suspension bridge at Turkey Run State Park

MARSHALL — Turkey Run State Park was recently named the seventh-best state park in the United States in a list of 15 according to TravelAwaits, a website dedicated to travelers 50 and older.

The site mentions the park’s sandstone gorges, suspension bridge and Sugar Creek as reasons why Turkey Run stands out.

Specifically, TravelAwaits contributor Laura Ray notes:

Located in west-central Indiana, Turkey Run State Park is a hidden gem for outdoor lovers. The park’s sandstone gorges, carved by the flow of Sugar Creek, offer picturesque hiking opportunities. Visitors can traverse scenic trails, cross suspension bridges and even wade through the creek’s crystal-clear waters. With its unique geological features and diverse wildlife, Turkey Run State Park is a nature lover’s paradise in America’s heartland.

For more details on the list TravelAwaits compiled, see travelawaits.com/2885378/best-us-state-parks.

For a similar landscape to Turkey Run that can have fewer crowds, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources also recommends Shades State Park. The two parks are located roughly the same distance and travel time from Greencastle, with Shades at 7751 S. CR 890 West, Waveland. See on.IN.gov/shades for more information.

Turkey Run State Park (on.IN.gov.turkeyrunsp) is at 8121 East Park Rd., Marshall.

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