Indiana DNR press release (GOOD NEWS)

[Mudcat]

This goes to show us what a bunch of phone calls, e-mails and letters to state politicians can do! We have been working with the DNR for about the last 6 years to get this property opened back up. This is 3500 acres with trails from easy open trails to wild and crazy. This is what the DNR released today.

DNR NEWS


Indiana Department of Natural Resources

402 W. Washington St. W255 B

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748

Phone: (317) 232-4200


For immediate release: July 25, 2008

Interlake property to open for use Aug. 23


Interlake, one of only two Indiana Department of Natural Resources-owned properties that permit off-road vehicle (ORV) use, will officially open for year-round use Aug. 23.

The property, located in Warrick and Pike counties in southern Indiana, near Lynnville also can be used for horseback riding, mountain biking, boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, trapping dog training and other activities. Operating hours will be sunrise to sunset.

Property rules will be posted at four entrances:

· South entrance (main entrance) - S.R. 68 (east of Lynnville)

North entrance - C.R. 1200 South (Pike County, south of Spurgeon)

· West entrances – C.R. 1300 South (Pike-Warrick county line)

· Clutter Road (Warrick County)

Parking is permitted along roadsides and at the Marion parking lot (adjacent to the north entrance road).

No on-site amenities will be offered at opening; however, a master planning process is in progress to identify opportunities for future property development. Public meetings on that subject will be announced soon.

Persons who visit Interlake are required to follow all DNR-property rules. Vehicles and horses are not permitted on marked reclaimed areas. Camping and open fires are prohibited. The Carry In/Carry Out trash policy is required. All off-road vehicles must be properly registered. Equestrians must comply with bridle tags rules. Interlake is for day-use only and is an at-your-own risk property.

Information about Interlake is at: www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/2915.htm. Specific questions can be directed to Nila Armstrong at narmstrong@dnr.IN.gov or via phone at (317) 232-4029.

Oh yes and it is in my back yard, so if anyone would like to come ride the trails I can show you around.

[sammi_davis]

 That is awesome news , its nice to get good news here .

[phoenix827]

SWEET!!!

[LilRed]

WooHoo!  That's awesome!

[tippy]

how far exactly is this from indianapolis?

[sammy87]

a long ways from indy lol the closest are haspin to the east and the badlands to the north then redbird which is in southern IN this one there talking about is right north of evansville way down in southern IN and if they run it like redbird its gov owned too you have to have your toys regesterd,plated, and i belive insured or get an atv tag for em.