The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
rented kayaks at Turkey Run State Park
8121 Park Road, Marshall, IN 47859
They were with their long-time friends who live in Indiana
September 8, 2013

The two RV Gypsies, and their friends from way-back in their military days, rented kayaks from Sugar Valley Canoe Rentals and paddled through Turkey Run State Park on a 3-mile kayak trip on Sugar Creek (longer trips were also available). They paddled underneath 2 historic covered bridges (the same covered bridges that they toured two days ago).

They enjoyed the beauty of Sugar Creek by drifting through its valleys in kayaks. The water level was low, and they had to get out of their kayaks and pull their kayaks to deeper water several times. This was the first time the two RV Gypsies ever kayaked. They usually just rented canoes. They learned that they like kayaks better than canoes (as long as they are open-air kayaks).

Sugar Creek has a "carry-in, carry-out" policy for trash. Trash bags were available at the office. There are fines of $500 or more for littering Sugar Creek. No Styrofoam coolers or glass containers allowed on Sugar Creek.

Swimming is outlawed and Conservation Officers have been known to ticket those who are swimming within the State Parks. A refundable deposit was required.

The two RV Gypsies and their friends, Sharon and Terry waiting to board the bus to the boat ramp at Turkey Run State Park.

Karen and Sharon were in the U.S. Navy together. Lee Duquette was in the Marine Corp. and Terry Dickerson was in the Air Force. They all met when they were all stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Sharon was the maid-of-honor at Karen and Lee's wedding. Good friends forever.

Below: Lee duquette taking a picture of Sharon Dickerson taking a picture of Lee - Karen Duquette was in a canoe in the middle of both of them.

Below: Sharon, Karen and Lee, trying to line up their canoes so Terry could take their photo.

Below: Lee Duquette enjoyed himself as he approached the historic Narrows Covered Bridge.

Below: Approaching the suspension bridge marks the half-way point of the kayak trip. The suspension bridge was closed off and cannot be walked on anymore due to deterioration.

Below; The water level on Sugar Creek was pretty low on this day, and several times, the kayaks got hung up on the rocky bottom of Sugar Creek, and everyone had to get out and drag their kayak to deeper water.

Below: Lee Duquette decided to investigate the cave-type opening in the cliff.

Below: Sharon told Karen to join Lee and Terry in the cave so she could take their photograph.

Below: Terry, Lee and Karen Duquette approached Cox Ford Covered Bridge, which was the end of the kayak trip.

Menu for the two RV Gypsies in Indiana, 2013
You may visit these four (4) sites in any order you choose.
There is also a link to Ohio plus the main navigational menu below.

Indiana's most famous covered bridge

other Covered Bridges in Parke County, IN

Thousand Trails campground

Kayaking Sugar Valley (this page)

AFTER you have enjoyed all four sites above, please continue on to Ohio, the Big Twig Maze Sculpture Thing, the Carillon Bell Tower, Cedar Point Amusement Park, Cuyahoga NP, and more.

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