Indiana’s Salamonie Interpretive Center Open Thanksgiving Day

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 11.07.12

Salamonie Interpretive Center at Salamonie Lake will be open Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The interpretive center is in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews.

Visitors can purchase DNR passes for 2013, including annual entrance passes, Golden Hoosier Passports, boat launch permits and horse trail passes.

Also available through the Otter Run Tradin’ Post are holiday gift items, a new variety of T-shirts and sweatshirts, and a bargain on black oil sunflower seeds to feed birds.

The standard gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 per out-of-state vehicle applies.

For more information on other Upper Wabash Interpretive Services programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/upperwabash.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."