Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area: An Off-Roading Adventure
Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area is so much FUN! Whether you’re in a Jeep, on a dirt bike or mountain bike, want to kayak, hike, or even drive your Toyota, you’ll love a day exploring this property. Interlake is one of two off-road state recreation areas in Indiana, and it's a stunningly beautiful park. The park’s mining history is literally visible on the land. Learn how this property went from surface coal mining to an exciting off-road experience!
Please note that Interlake is in the central time zone because that’s where the front office is. However, as you drive back and forth across the 3,500 acres, you may switch from central to eastern and back. Not very often you can time travel so easily!
If you want to learn more about the history of coal, especially in Indiana, check out The Museum of the Coal Industry in Lynnville, not far from the park.
You are going to learn about:
The history of coal mining in Indiana and why that created such great off-roading
Great off-roading spots in the park like the Rock Garden and The Juicer
How to navigate the 3,500 acre property
What to do if (or when) you get a flat tire
Check out these great clips from the show:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Overview of Interlake Off-Road State Recreation Area
03:08 Meet the Assistant Property Manager
04:26 The Mining History of the Property
09:09 Navigating the Four Zones in the Park
10:06 The Transition from Mining to State Property
10:56 Understanding the Park Reclamation and Restoration Processes
13:30 Riding Through the Park to See the Features
15:43 The Trails Rating System
17:11 Keeping the Park Family Friendly
18:00 Checking Out the Major Points of Interest
19:31 The Hill for Thrill Seekers
21:45 Finding More Points of Interest
23:42 Where a Ford Expedition Commercial was Filmed
25:28 The Practice Course for Kids
27:28 Beaver Pond and the Park’s Natural Filtration System
29:46 Riding on a Black Trail & Getting a Flat Tire
33:49 What if You Get a Flat Tire?
34:05 Seeing Wildlife in the Park
35:03 Entrance Fees for Off-Roading
37:43 Park Activities and Events
Go make some of your own memories, and I hope to see you in the parks!