This Week at Pokagon State Park
November 2019
For the safety and enjoyment of our visitors, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all programs.
JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY AT 2:00 P.M. FOR STORY TIME!
Bring the little ones to the Nature Center to enjoy some stories with the Naturalist who will also share fun and educational props along the way.
POKAGON STATE PARK WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE DEER REDUCTION HUNT FROM 11/17/19 AT 6PM UNTIL 11/20/2019 AT 8AM
Saturday, November 23
10:00 a.m.—NOON.—CCC SCAVENGER HUNT: Learn all about the Civilian Conservation Corp—the boys who built the park—as you walk through where their camp once stood. Solve the riddles and look for specific locations along the way. Find all of the places and earn a prize!
2:00 p.m.— WILD ABOUT TURKEYS: Come to the Nature Center to learn about the Wild Turkey! Then test your bird brain with a fun game to see how well you know these beautiful creatures.
Sunday, November 24
8:30 a.m.—EARLY MORNING BIRD WALK: On this Naturalist-guided hike, search for native birds and other wildlife. Meet at the Potawatomi Inn Sun Deck to begin the 90-minute walk. Binoculars provided.
10:30 a.m.—CORN: THE A-MAIZE-ING CROP: It’s National Corn Day! Join us at the Nature Center to learn about the history of corn and how it made an impact on Indiana. The Naturalist will also help you make a corn husk doll to take home.
2:00 p.m.— BOOMERS ON THE TRAIL: This hike is for the Baby Boomers (age 50+) who want to get out on the trail and meet like-minded people. Meet at the Nature Center to begin the walk.
Hike to the Ice Age, Pokagon State Park
Start Date:11/2/2019Start Time:2:00 PM
End Date:11/2/2019End Time:3:30 PM
Event Description:
Take a step back in time to see how glaciers shaped the landscape of Pokagon State Park. Meet at the Potawatomi Inn main entrance to begin the 2.2, moderately-rugged hike along Trail 3 where we will ascend Hell’s Point, the park’s highest point.
Location Information:
Pokagon State Park (View Map)
450 Lane 100 Lake James
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: (260) 833-2012
Contact Information:
Name: Nicky Ball
Phone: 260-833-2012
Email: niball@dnr.in.gov
The Saddle Barn
The Saddle Barn is now open weekends 9a-6p, weather permitting. The last ride of the day leaves at 5p.
For Saddle Barn information please call 260-833-6007
This week at the Inn:
Make sure to visit the Cafe or the Beach Concession for delicious hand dipped ice cream!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for these upcoming events.
Stay tuned to the DNR calendar and our Facebook page for more details!
October 5 2:00 p.m.:
Understanding Pokagon Through Clay, Wrap-Up Lecture
October 20 1:00 p.m.:
Women’s Monthly Group Hike
October 26
Halloween Happenings Weekend
See the Naturalist to borrow an…
ADVENTURE BACKPACK!
Borrow one of these packs for FREE! They’re filled with the tools you need to explore Pokagon State Park and Trine State Recreation Area.
Backpack Themes Include:
WILDLIFE ● BIRDS ● INSECTS ● PLANTS & FUNGI
Did you know that the Potawatomi Inn has a dining room that is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
All Park guests are welcome whether you are staying at the Inn, camping, or just visiting for the day. The historic dining room is located inside the Potawatomi Inn.
Would you like to be a member of Friends of Pokagon? You can join right now!
Student or Senior (65+) ……….$10/year
Individual …………………………..$20/year
Familly ………………………………$30/year
Forest Friend …………………….$100/year
Preservation Partner…………..$250/year
Pokagon Patron…………………$500/year
Bountiful Benefactor………….$1000/year
Becoming an official Friends of Pokagon member has lots of perks! Along with helping Mr. and Mrs. Box Turtle get a cool new outdoor enclosure that’s more like their natural habitat, and keeping Pokagon and Trine SRA the greatest state park properties ever, you’ll get exclusive invitations to Friends events, opportunities to help with fun park projects, a subscribption to the Friends newsletter, and a really hip Friends of Pokagon sticker for your car, boat, house, scooter, laptop, brother….or whatever! We hope you’ll join us!
Potawatomi Inn summer movie line-up
All show times 9:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m.
Friday, June 14 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Friday, June 21 – Shrek
Friday, June 28 – Jaws ( Float – INN Movie toward the lake )
Friday, July 5 – Roger Rabbit
Thursday, July 11 – The Wizard of Oz
Thursday, July 18 – The incredibles
Thursday, July 25 – The Sandlot
Thursday, August 1 – Jumanji ( original )
Friday, August 16 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Friday, August 23 – The Greatest Showman
Friday, August 30 – The Muppet Movie
Saturday, August 31 – E.T.
Friday, October 25 – Hocus Pocus
Park-Inn Movies at the Potawatomi Inn Inside Pokagon State Park. Bring your blanket or lawn chair to the lawn overlooking Lake James. Admission is free to Inn Guests, Campground Guests and with paid adminission to Pokagon State Park. ( Weather Permitting ).
Hoosier Quest State Park Pin and Patch Program.
Stop by the Nature Center any time and learn how you can earn a patch or pin! Have fun exploring all of Indiana’s State Parks by collecting a unique pin from each property, or work toward earning a patch with a variety of activities.
Hell’s Point Challenge.
Put your endurance to the test by completing the Hell’s Point Challenge – a hiking route that links 8 miles of Pokagon’s trails! The challenge begins at the Nature Center where you can pick up a map of the route. Along the way, photograph 6 specific way-points. Show the photos to the Nature Center staff when you finish and receive a sticker & water bottle ( while supplies last ).
Woodland Window Wish List :
The Nature Center always welcomes donations of bird seed, suet cakes, unsalted peanuts, grape jelly, sugar, peanut butter, cornmeal, flour, and shortening.
Did you know that Potawatomi Inn has a dining room that is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner?:
All Park guests are welcome whether you are staying at the Inn, camping, or just visiting for the day. The historic dining room is located inside the Potawatomi Inn.
Contact Us
Pokagon State Park
450 Lane 100 Lake James
Angola, IN 46703
260-833-2012
https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/4699.htm
Potawatomi Inn
6 Lane 100 A Lakes James
Angola, IN 46703
260-833-1077
Reservations : 877-563-4371
Dining Room Hours
Breakfast
Mon-Sat 7am-10:30am
Lunch
Mon-Sat 11am-2pm
Dinner
Sun-Thur 5pm-8p
Fri-Sat 5pm-9pm
Sunday Brunch
8am-2pm
BOAT HOUSE:
Closed for the season
BEACH CONCESSION:
Closed for the Season
CAMP STORE:
Closes Sun Nov. 3rd
Fall hours starting week of 9/8/19:
- Friday 2pm-9pm
- Saturday 8am-9pm
- Sunday 8am-1pm
Cafe
Friday 5pm-9pm
Sat 11am-9pm
Did you know Pokagon State Park has another State Rec Area close?
It is only 3 miles from gate to gate to visit Trine State Rec Area's beautiful hiking trails, fishing lake and family cabins.Reservations can be made by calling 1-866-622-6746 or visiting https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/