Indiana’s Interlake State Recreation Area Hosts Enduro Race, Sept. 15

Interlake State Recreation Area in Lynnville will host the 2013 LA Black Coal National Enduro off-road motorcycle race on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Interlake will be closed to public trail-riding on Sunday for race safety.

Interlake is a 3,500-acre former coal mine in Pike and Warrick counties and is one of two state-owned destinations for motorized off-road riding in Indiana.

Although Interlake is not officially closed on Saturday, Sept. 14, the DNR is encouraging the motorized off-road riding public to avoid the property and instead visit Redbird State Recreation Area near Linton.

The LA Black Coal National Enduro is sanctioned through the American Motorcyclist Association with more than 425 amateur and professional competitors. The race begins at 8 a.m.

The main parking area will be used for event staff, competitors and race support. Spectators are encouraged to park safely elsewhere on the property and view the race from Clutter Road to the west and County Road 1200-N to the north.

Nearly 40 miles of new trail have been built for the race. Many of those new miles will be open to the public in October.

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."