SPRINGTIME IN STEUBEN COUNTY
Pokagon State Park
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
Trail Tuesdays at Pokagon State Park
The Potawatomi Inn overlooks Lake James, Indiana’s third-largest lake. Amenities include bike rentals, a library, a staffed activity room, craft, exercise, and game rooms plus a gift shop. Two restaurants-one full-service dining room serving three meals a day and a courtyard café-offer delicious entrees and desserts. There’s a large sandy beach, playground, volleyball court and hiking trails just steps away from the Potawatomi Inn. Rent a pontoon, fishing, or paddleboat at Pokagon State Park or pack a picnic lunch for a day on the beach. There are nine hiking trails inside the 1,260-acre park ranging from easy to rugged. Be sure to visit the nature center with interactive exhibits and a variety of nature programs throughout the week.
Toboggan at Pokagon State Park
This season in Steuben County, we have winter-themed events planned for the whole family. Check out our full list of events on our calendar page. The toboggan at Pokagon State Park is open weekends Nov. 26, 2021-Feb. 27, 2022. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays with extended hours during winter break. The ¼-mile track is also open on Martin Luther King Day and Presidents Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outside of winter break, the toboggan will not be open Fridays.
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
Take a tour into the snowy herd at Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve in Fremont.
More than 150 buffalo call the 400-acre preserve home.
Tours are $10 per adult and $7 for children 10 and under and begin on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The gift shop is also open, as well as the log-hewn bed and breakfast.
Learn more about Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
Trail Tuesdays at Pokagon State Park
Each Tuesday through the end of February, the Pokagon State Park naturalist will take visitors on a guided hike through the park.
Meet the naturalist at 10 a.m. in the Potawatomi Inn main lobby to begin the two-mile moderately rugged hike.
The February schedule includes Hoosier Quest Hike to the Spring Shelter Feb. 1; Woodpecker Wander Feb. 8; Hike Through the Pines Feb. 15 and Wetlands & Woods Walk Feb. 22.
Naturalist Nikki Ball said, “Trails Tuesday is a new winter hiking series that runs December through February. Each week hikers can explore a trail with a park naturalist and learn about topics such as pine trees and the park’s history. It’s a great way to explore Pokagon and get outdoors this winter season.”
Winter Time
Find the perfect gifts at the many of unique shops and boutiques throughout Steuben County then wind down with a visit to our wineries followed by overnight stay at one of our hotels.
Pokagon Toboggan Run
The toboggan at Pokagon State Park is open weekends Nov. 26, 2021-Feb. 27, 2022. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays with extended hours during winter break.
Pokagon State Park
Pokagon State Park, nestled on the shores of Lake James, is a picturesque 1,260-acre park with hiking trails, beaches, an interpretive nature center, boat rentals and guided horse rides.