Sandhill Crane Observation Area
5353 County Road 1650 West, Medaryville
Website:
in.gov
Phone: +1 219-843-4841
Opening hours:
Mon00:00-23:59
Tue00:00-23:59
Wed00:00-23:59
Thu00:00-23:59
Fri00:00-23:59
Sat00:00-23:59
Sunclosed
Categories:
Establishment Park
Suggest updates
Okay, how to rate something that is very seasonal. Spring migration is just beginning so there were cranes, few, but then there was not a crowd watching. Fall migration is huge, both in birds and in the people who come out to watch. Lots of parking, several places to view from, the best is the raised platform (maybe 20" up). There is accessible parking next to the platform, and a wheelchair ramp to the top, with several cuts in the railing for wheelchair use. Free telescopes (2? or 3?). There is a walking trail with a quiz for the kids and the answers at the information board at the end. It can be a fun way to keep the kids occupied and to challenge a group.