The Hidden Beach In Indiana With Clear Waters That Rival The Caribbean
There’s a secluded and hidden beach in Palmyra, Indiana that few Hoosiers know about, and it’s absolutely perfect if you’re looking for some peace and tranquility in the sun this summer. Perfect blue waters and a sandy beach will make you think you’ve gone to the Bahamas.
You don’t have to leave the Hoosier State to enjoy a tropical escape. Check it out:
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Situated in southern Indiana, Buffalo Trace Park is a near 150-acre public preserve in Harrison County. It sits along the edge of a historic bison migration trail that dates back to when these beasts ruled the Midwest.
The water at Buffalo Trace Park is so blue, you'll feel like you're on a tropical vacation. Forget an expensive trip to the Caribbean when you can just come here.
If you wish to stay longer than a few hours, there are on-site cabins as well as campsites for RVs and tents. Guests enjoy some of the most scenic camping in the state at this lovely place.
There are about 20 different activities to enjoy at this wonderful park. Guests will find tennis and basketball courts, a volleyball pit, a baseball diamond, picnic shelter houses, horseshoe pits, multiple playgrounds, walking trails, and even a petting zoo.
Other fun things to do while you enjoy this hidden beach include swimming, boating, fishing, and playing games like corn hole, disc golf, and frisbee. Summer is endless at this secluded and rejuvenating paradise.
Through Labor Day, Buffalo Trace Park is open Monday through Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Thursday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For further hours and more details about the park and beach, get more information on its page on Harrison County’s website here.
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.
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