Turkey Run Wrap-Up

 We had a new spot this year.  It was No. 228.  We were unsure about the spot because the information we received said it had a slight incline. It turned out to be hardly noticeable and we were able to get the camper level.  We ended up loving the spot and would request it the next time we camp here.  It was off the main road but we were able to see the main road.  It was close to the restrooms and it was set in the trees. 

The first weekend we were there, the boys came and we went to Hobson Farms.  This is the slide the boys like to go on.

Keegan sliding out of the inflatable cow.

There is a jumping pillow which both the boys enjoyed.

Keegan playing tug-of-war with another boy.

We always "try" the corn maze but never find all the designated hole-punch spots.

This is a cow wagon ride.  Both of the boys rode it.

Hunter

Keegan

There is a petting zoo but these rabbits only wanted to cuddle inside their hutch.

We call this camper "the death camper" because the third night we were in the campground, an old man died in this camper.  Carol had seen him earlier and he was having trouble breathing and walking.  Apparently, he was living on borrowed time.   On Thursday night, about 11:30, Carol went to the restroom and found out two things:  #1, there was no water in the campground, and #2, the old man in this camper had died.  The whole campground was water-less because of a water break at the main pipe into the park.  Fortunately it was fixed by afternoon.

On Sunday, Carol and Hunter took a horseback ride.  It was raining but fortunately, most of the trail is in the trees so they didn't get too wet.

Hunter was riding Gumby.  It was the lead horse.  All the other horses followed Gumby.

Papaw's horse was named Jack.

Gumby

Jack

Sunday gathering of the Amish.

There are three Amish schools in this small community.  This is one of them.  I love the old school bell on the top.  Their playground equipment consisted of two swings and a slide.

These cows were watching the Sunday drivers go by.

For the past 10 years we have been coming to Turkey Run and have driver by this building.  Because of its name, I had thought it was  an old animal park tourist attraction.

This year, the state had erected this sign to commemorate "Jungle Park" and we found out that it was Jungle Park Speedway.

This is the grandstand where spectators would watch the races.

The trees had not changed much when we first arrived but slowly began to change.  We could see that the trees were changing at different paces so any pictures taken would not be as pretty as previous years.

In the evening of the last Sunday, it began to rain and didn't stop until Monday night.  

The full week of the festival the weather was beautiful and farmers were able to get into the fields.

This Amish man always has a stand selling baked goods  We recommend the Whoopie Pies and bread.

Another picture of the site.

We did drive to a few covered bridges.

The Wabash River which is the boundary between Illinois and Indiana on the east.

This road led to the river but it went right between two corn fields.

On Monday, before we left on Tuesday, we visit Carol's sister, Jean, in Danville.

It was another great time at Turkey Run in October.  For the most part the weather was beautiful.  We would go to the festival in the morning, eat lunch there, and then spend the afternoon sitting outside enjoying the beautiful weather.   We think we have found a perfect spot.  The only negative is that it is not close to a water hookup.  We were able to fill the fresh water tank before we left home and had enough water for the two weeks we were at  Turkey Run.   We use water very conservatively but by doing that, we stretched it for two weeks.

We will end our tradition of being at Turkey Run in October next year.  We have decided to be gone on our big fall trip during the time of the festival.   We want to attend the Albuquerque Balloon Festival and it begins the first weekend of October so we will be in New Mexico next year in October.  Of course, this all hinges on keeping our good health.    We want to travel as long as we can and hopefully that will be to the Southwest next fall.