Posted in Indiana December 14, 2020 by

Indiana’s Grand Canyon Of The Midwest Looks Even More Spectacular In the Winter

Turkey Run State Park in beautiful Marshall, Indiana, has been called the “Grand Canyon of the Midwest” by folks who love to visit in the summer, but did you know that when winter comes around, this park becomes something of a magical, snowy wonderland?

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The pristine sandstone walls of the gorges represent more than 300 million years of hard work by Mother Nature.
Ken Ratcliff/Flickr
Spellbinding hemlock groves have a very special majesty about them when they're dusted with snow.
What are usually creeks and babbling brooks throughout the park become beautiful, frozen monuments to winter.
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Waterfalls become icicles in the midst of freezing temperatures.
Turkey Run State Park is just as beautiful in the winter as it is all year round - but something about the ice and snow give it a magical touch.
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There's something for everyone here, whether your favorite thing to do is hiking, horseback riding, camping, or checking out historic sites.
Folks curious about the flora, fauna, and geology of the region can learn all about it in the Nature Center.
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Guests who would like to camp at the park can, whether they prefer the more primitive camping sites at the campground or the more luxurious rooms at Turkey Run Inn.
Even if you choose not to stay overnight, a day trip to Turkey Run would likely be a very welcome and peaceful thing to enjoy.
Tom Gill/Flickr
Enjoy all the little things the park has to offer, including vibrant wildlife!
Christine Wittenmeier/Flickr
Park hours are from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, but we feel like that might just not be enough time to get through everything.

For more information about this gorgeous winter wonderland, including current entry fees and any adjusted hours, visit their website here.

Have you ever explored a state park during wintertime? What was it like? Tell us your stories in the comments!

Address: 8121 Park Rd, Marshall, IN 47859, USA