First impressions speak volumes and I was amazed from when I first drove up to the park. As a artist and photographer, my mind immediately started racing with possibilities. Where to start…there were streams, caverns, trees, valleys…you get the idea. And all in the middle of cornfields! I love how I can sit in one place for a sunrise composition and come back to that same place at 6pm and get a whole new vision. Turkey Run is one of my favorite parks due to its lights alone, whether its shots of sunlight peeking through leafy treetops or rays bouncing off water onto stone-lined borders.

Turkey Run has a lot to offer outside of photography, as well! The trails range in difficulty level so there are suitable options for both the hiking experts as well as children. If hiking doesn’t appeal, they offer guided horseback riding, canoeing down Sugar Creek, and cool historic sites to visit. I have stayed at the Turkey Run Inn and have not been disappointed. The common area has a great fireplace, plenty of seating and board games and puzzles. There is a restaurant inside the inn…nothing spectacular, but it serves its purpose and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Turkey Run is one of the best state parks I have visited, no question. The opportunities for great photos, surrounded by amazing nature…it’s a great way to spend a few days with friends and family.

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