R Flows through two major metropolitan areas in northern Indiana. Offers good boating and sportfishing. Historical significance relating to early French explorer, LaSalle. Indiana and Michigan are working on joint projects to run coldwater species to Mishawaka metro area. Sugar River Parke, Montgomery From its confluence with Wabash River to State Rte.
Area is noted for stands of glacial relict hemlock forest and steeply dissected topography.
Recommended by the state for designation in State Natural, Scenic and Recreational River System. Banks are generally wooded with some forested areas in corridor. Tippecanoe State Park is located on river. Upper half recommended by the state for inclusion in State Natural, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System. 1982 R, F, W See initial comments.