Thursday, August 30, 2012

Turkey Run State Park Indiana

Last weekend my husband and I took the very long drive from Chicago to Turkey Run State Park in Indiana for two days of camping and canoeing. Oh fun...camping...my...favorite. The truth is, the term camping hasn't been in my vocabulary since a daddy long legs infested girl scout trip when I was 12. Or 13. I've mostly blocked it out. Except in my nightmares.

Day one was spent exploring the park itself. This word is used excessively in my opinion (especially by me), but it was amazing. What was especially amazing was the fact that they let you hike in such a rugged area. We're so used to "keep out" signs that we were floored when they allow you the chance to greatly injure yourself. And we loved it!
Ye Olde rickety bridge
 I think something from Harry Potter.
 You want me to use those? There may or may not have been tinkling on the floor at this point. Too much information?
 Walking trees. I saw it. You don't know, you weren't there.
And an afternoon nap.

This park is a must-see and we can't wait to go back. Keep in mind there are trails where you will be scaling boulders and hiking on logs and soon to find out-waterfalls (although they're just babies). You'll need a map so you can figure out which terrains are rugged. I wouldn't bring a dog or kids on these. 

Unless they have been bitten by radioactive spiders. Stay tuned for Monday's camping adventure!

8 comments:

  1. Wow, what a gorgeous place! The bridge looked terrifying enough until I saw the ladders. I'd probably be resting (or crying if you tried to make me cross that bridge) every few minutes, but it looks fabulous.

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    1. The bridge wasn't too bad really. It definitely bounces and sways, but it did feel pretty secure. But, if you have a thing about bridges on the other hand (my mom sure does), then it would probably be pretty scary.

      Haha I know. The ladders...I was pretty shaky during that!

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  2. This is in Indiana?! Sooo gorgeous! I had no idea! I'm glad you decided to go!

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    1. I know it! It's crazy! I didn't realize there was anything in Indiana but corn fields. But that's all there is on the drive there, haha.

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  3. Wow these images are gorgeous! The bridge reminds me of one I got stuck on when I was a kid because I was so scared. lol

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  4. You were an hour away from me, and you didn't tell me!? Just kidding. Gorgeous photos! Brad and I need to plan a day trip to Turkey Run this fall.

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    1. Haha yeah I guess so! Hopefully we will go again soon. I bet fall would be beautiful with the leaves changing.

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