Some of Indiana's Beauty...

Parke County is home to 32 Covered Bridges, the largest collection in the midwest. These historic treasures were all constructed between the years 1856 & 1920. "The county's picturesque countryside serves as the perfect backdrop for these bridges to the past".

This bridge spans 245 ft., has a mill and waterfall. Built by J.J. Daniels in 1868, is probably the most photographed of the midwestern bridges.

The first covered bridge constructed by J.A. Britton, built in 1882 is located at the edge of Indiana's Turkey Run State Park.

This bridge was built in 1913 by Joseph Britton to replace the old iron one that was washed out. It is located along Sugar Creek.

To read more about these beautiful landmarks, please visit the Parke County's Covered Bridge website at:Covered Bridges of Parke County

This is a picture of my children, neices and mother-in-law. Look closely...there is a deer in the picture! There are numerous deer in the wild here; deer hunting is a popular sport. Our state parks are so overrun with them, that they hold a special day for hunting, by invitation only.

"In terms of history, the geology of Turkey Run offers a unique view into the past. A walk into one of the ravines takes the visitor on a trip through time when the sandstone gorges represent 600 to 300 million years of nature's handiwork."
"Mansfield sandstone, named after Mansfield, Indiana, is the main material which forms Turkey Run's Cliffs. Many years ago, flowing water deposited sand, then pressure and cementation changed the grains of sand into sedimentary rock. Later, wind and water began to cut the sandstone after it was exposed to the air, but it was the ice age and glacial action that shaped the sandstone into familiar forms."
"In the last few hundred years, the erosion of the sandstone has continuted at a slower pace. The gorges are very similar to what was seen by Native Americans and pioneers."
"The Miami Indians walked many of the trails that todays park visitors still use. The last Native American, Johnny Green, is said to have died while fishing from Goose Rock. The early pioneers have left traces of their heritage. The historical Lusk home and mill site are reminders of early enterprise and ambition. Acquiring the land in 1825, Captain Lusk built a grist mill that was completed in 1829. The Lusk's stewardship of the land preserved the pristine nature of the land."
"The Lieber Cabin, located on Sunset Point, was built in 1848. It was moved to Turkey Run by Richard Liever in l918. The cabin commemorates Lieber's contributions to Indiana State Parks."
"The Log church across the concrete bridge near the inn was originally constructed in 1871. It was moved to the park and rededicated in l923. It stands as a reminder of the religious heritage left by our forefathers."