Pokagon State Park and the Toboggan Run

In the middle of winter
Two gift cards in hand
A weekend set aside for fun
Somewhere away
Somewhere beyond the distractions of home
Somewhere giving just the three of us
More time to bond
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In the farthest northeast corner of Indiana
Weaving between lakes
Found in Pokagon State Park
We booked a room for the weekend
At Potawatomi Inn
Our bags packed with winter layers
Squeezing in our swimsuits
Along side our warmest everything
Snacks, books and maps
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In the morning
A fresh, thin layer of snow
Covering the ground
The sun glittering over the ice on the solid Lake James
A crowd steadily growing
Waiting in line for tickets
A chance to ride down an icy slide
Through a tunnel of snowy trees
Truly a winter wonderland
With all the giggles and glee
.
Built during a tougher time
A collection of young men
A part of the government’s CCC
Building structures from stone and wood
And the original toboggan run
Truly a mark of craftsmanship
A work of art
Created to last
With simple tools and lots of hands
A reminder of a time with many needs
Creative solutions
And
Willingness
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Interlocking together on the sled
Working to create a bond
Holding on tight
Figuring it out
Enjoying the moment for laughter
Carrying it back up
And going again
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Pokagon State Park
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450 Ln 100 Lake James, Angola, IN 46703

(260) 833-2012
Park entrance fee
Toboggan sled rental per hour: $13