‘Best of Indiana’ campaign ranks favorite state parks

Monday, November 12, 2018

MARSHALL -- Turkey Run State Park has been named the best state park in Indiana by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development’s 2018 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign.

Turkey Run topped the list, with Brown County State Park coming in second and McCormick’s Creek State Park third.

Located in Marshall, Turkey Run is known for its gorges and views of Sugar Creek.

Brown County State Park is located in Nashville and has been nicknamed “The Little Smokies” for its hills and vistas.

McCormick’s Creek, Indiana’s first state park, is located in Spencer. There, visitors can explore limestone caves and waterfalls.

Rounding out Hoosiers’ top 10 state parks, in order, were Indiana Dunes State Park, Spring Mill State Park, Pokagon State Park, Clifty Falls State Park, Shakamak State Park, Patoka Lake and Chain O’Lakes State Park.

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