Lake Shafer & Indiana Beach Information Portal

Top Indiana Beach Childrens Rides

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:47:20 +0000

Top Indiana Beach Childrens Rides

Indiana Beach has rides for all ages. The following list are childrens favorites….

Frog Hopper – This ride goes up to the top then “hops” it way back down.

Mini Pirate Ship – Similar to the popular adult Sea Dragon, this is a similar ride for children.

Wabash Cannon Ball Express – One of this writer’s favorites since a small child, this train goes from kiddie land all the way to the end of the Paradise Island and back.

Red Baron Biplanes – These airplanes go up and down all controlled by the rider.

Kiddy Autos and Kiddy Boats – Children can drive their own car and sale their own boat.

These area just a few of the many rides Indiana Beach has to offer and we think your children will enjoy.

Family Camping On A Budget

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:28:06 +0000

Family Camping On A Budget

By Cesar D Diaz

Nowadays everything is just so expensive and it is very hard to afford a vacation for the entire family. While some completely forget the idea of a vacation altogether, others save up the whole year to afford a week at a resort or a beach. However, if you spare enough thought and meticulous planning to the affair, then any family can have an enjoyable trip. All the family members, both parents and children, should sit and chalk out the budget for a camping trip. It’s fun and not at all stressful. A few simple pointers can go a long way in transforming dream into reality.

The very first step of the camping trip is to get hold of all the necessary gear and paraphernalia. In the event that you already don’t possess any camping gear, you must start watching the advertisements and paying visits to local stores selling such equipment.

Try to purchase the gear in the off-season when you can get some fantastic deals. Planning early can therefore prove to be immensely beneficial you can even surprise your family by producing the camping gear during the holidays! If you have gone camping before and just want to check out whether you and your family enjoy it then it maybe a good idea to borrow the equipment from somebody for one trip, thus saving money.

An excellent option for cost cutting during your family camping trip is to pack food from home and carry it along. It should last for a long time and should easily fit into your vehicle. Thus there will be no expenditure at the groceries or the open-air markets for a recurrent expense like food of course there must be some variety in the food that you are carrying, keeping in mind individual preferences and needs. For instance, camping with a young child means carrying essential baby items like diapers and baby food that may command a much higher price at the stores near your camping ground.

Shopping around in the stores surrounding your camping ground may be an option. Most of the camping grounds open to public have a similar price range of $8-$16 for a single night and is usually inclusive of restrooms and other facilities until and unless you have chosen a tough camping trip for yourself. Also many of the camping grounds have a plethora of activities lined up for their visitors and if they do then it is wise to enjoy and participate in these nature hikes, craft time, and evening events. They keep in mind the theme of the great outdoors and are almost always included in the camping fee itself. Camp grounds are relatively inexpensive alternatives even to all other budgeted holidays and have tremendous possibilities.

Careful planning and thought can lend the aura of a resort holiday to a budgeted family camping trip. Money does not always provide a good time.

Cesar Diaz is an avid outdoors-man and loves to spend time outside with his family. You can find out more about camping as a family at http://familycampinghq.com/

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cesar_D_Diaz

Top Thrill Rides at Indiana Beach

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:36:30 +0000

Top Thrill Rides at Indiana Beach

Here is a list of the top thrill rides at Indiana Beach.

Cornball Express – this is a great wooden roller coaster with extreme g forces.

Steel Hawg – Standing nearly 10 stories tall, this roller coaster has a 111 degree first drop.

Hoosier Hurricane – This wooden roller coaster runs nearly the length of the Indiana Beach boardwalk.

Galaxi – The first roller coaster at Indiana Beach, this ride provides great views of Lake Shafer.

Tig’rr – A steel coaster that has dips, turns and sudden drops.

Skycoaster – Located on the boardwalk, this ride provides the thrill of hang gliding and sky diving.

Double Shot – The double shot stands over 80 feet high and is an intense thrill ride.

Lake Shafer Area Campgrounds

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:04:59 +0000

Lake Shafer Area Campgrounds

If you like camping the Lake Shafer Monticello Indiana area has a number of campgrounds and resorts.

The following list provides information and links to the various campgrounds.

Ideal Beach RV Resort- Offers RV Camping, Tent Camping and Cabins. Free transportation and gate admission to Indiana Beach.
More Information Here.

NASCAR RV Resorts at Indiana Beach – NASCAR themed campground close to Indiana Beach. More Information Here

Lost Acres RV Seasonal Park – Located 1/2 mile from Indiana Beach, this campground offers wooded campsites. Features a catch and release fishing pond. More Information Here

Walnut Ridge Campground – Located close to C and C Beach and the Landings on Lake Freeman, just south of Monticello. More Information Here

Tall Oaks Family Campground - Located along the Tippecanoe River and just 15 minutes from Indiana Beach, this campground has overnight and primitive camp sites. Also Canoe Trips are offered. More information here.

Lake Shafer Fishing – Win If You Catch a Tagged Bass

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Fishing on Lake Shafer or Lake Freeman could make you a winner! The article below will explain what happens if you catch a tagged bass.

If you are fishing in either Lake Shafer or Lake Freeman near Monticello and happen to catch a tagged bass, you could be in the money. The Shafer and Freeman Lakes Environmental Conservation Corporation (SFLECC) ……More at Looking for tagged bass on Lake Shafer, Freeman | WildIndiana.com

Fishing is always great fun on Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman!

Indiana Beach 2012 Schedule

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:31:35 +0000

Indiana Beach 2012 Schedule

May 12 & 13 Open 11 AM – 8 PM
May 19 & 20 Open 11 AM – 8 PM
May 21 – 25 Open 11 AM – 6 PM
May 26 & 27 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
May 28 Open 11 AM – 8 PM
May 29-31 Open 11 AM – 6 PM
June 1 Open 11 AM – 8 PM
June 2 & 3 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
June 4-7 Open 11 AM – 6 PM
June 8 – 21 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
June 22 & 23 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
June 24-28 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
June 29 & 30 Open 11 AM – 11 PM
July 1-5 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
July 6 & 7 Open 11 AM – 11 PM
July 8 – 12 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
July 13 & 14 Open 11 AM – 11 PM
July 15-19 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
July 20 & 21 Open 11 AM – 11 PM
July 22 -26 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
July 27 & 28 Open 11 AM – 11 PM
July 29 -31 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
Aug 1 – 2 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
Aug 3 & 4 Open 11 AM – 11 PM
Aug 5 – 9 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
Aug 10 – 11 Open 11 AM – 11 PM
Aug 12 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
Aug 17 & 18 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
Aug 19 Open 11 AM – 8 PM
Aug 24 & 25 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
Aug 26 Open 11 AM – 8 PM
Aug 31 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
Sept 1 & 2 Open 11 AM – 10 PM
Sept 3 Open 11 AM – 8 PM
Sept 8 Open 11 AM – 8 PM

All times are EST

All Operating Hours Dates, Prices and Special Events subject to change without notice.

Courtesy of IndianaBeach.com

Indiana Beach 2012 Ticket Prices

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 16:56:55 +0000

Here are the Indiana Beach 2012 Ticket Prices…….

Indiana Beach	Price 48″ and Over	Price Under 48″ & Senior (60+)
Spectator Admission	$2.50 (Free entry for locals with a Monticello Splash Card or Monticello Library Card) Guests that purchase a ride, waterpark or combo pass do not need to pay Spectator Admission.
Indiana Beach Rides Only Pass	$24.95	$18.95
Ideal Beach Waterpark Pass	$16.95	$12.95
Combination Ride, Waterpark Pass	$34.95	$28.95
Online COMBO Ticket	$32.95	$26.95
Children 2 Years and Under	FREE

NOTE: $2.50 spectator admission fee is placed on a Cool Cash Card redeemable anywhere inside the park

Season Passes
Indiana Beach Season Pass (Includes unlimited access to Indiana Beach’s Rides and Ideal Beach Waterpark)	$59.95

Adventure Point
Adventure Point (includes Zip Lines, Ropes Course, Air Jumper and Rockwall)	$10 (Can only be purchased if guest currently has a ride, waterpark or combo pass). Season Pass holders pay $5.

Parking
North and South Lots	FREE!
VIP 1	$7.00
VIP 2	$10.00

All Prices, Dates, Hours and Special Events subject to change without notice.

NOTE: Zip Line can be purchased as a stand alone package for $25.00 and includes two(2) zip line runs.

Season Passes are individual passes and are converted into a photo ID card that is not transferable.
Season Pass holders receive an all day Combination Ride and Waterpark wristband each day they visit.

Ticket prices courtesy of IndianaBeach.com

Lake Shafer Fishing Tips – Springs 2012

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:06:38 +0000

Lake Shafer Fishing Tips – Springs 2012

Lake Shafer Largemouth Bass Tips:

Lake Shafer Bass will feed on small bluegill, and Shad. Other food sources may vary, so try to throw colors that
match the baitfish, like silver or white.
Rapala makes a really nice bluegill finish on some of their lures so check those out too.

More Lake Shafer Largemouth Bass Tips

Largemouth bass fishing is going to be slow with the water temperature at 41 degrees.
If you have a chance to get out on the water, you are going to have to fish deep and slow.
Jig fishing and Plastic baits may be your best bet this time of year for largemouth bass.
You may also try fishing some sinking jerk baits.

Lake Shafer Smallmouth Bass Tips:

During summer time, fish around downed trees and fish around dock piling

Smallmouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions:

Smallmouth bass fishing is going to be slow with the water temperature at 41 degrees.
It’s time to fish deep and slow. Try some deep primary points, drop offs, and old river channels with rocks.
Jigs, plastics and deep jerk baits will be your best bet to boat a smallmouth.

Lake Shafer Crappie Tips for Current Conditions:

Crappie fishing is sometimes at its best with the water temperature down this low.
Crappie will be in large schools and follow the large shad schools around in extremely deep water.
Find the deepest parts of your lake in old river channels and scan your graph for schooling shad.
When you find the school, drop your plastics or live bait down to the bottom of the shad and get ready.
Many crappie fishermen will be catching awesome numbers and size of fish this time of year.
If you are brave enough to get out on the water this time when the water temperature is this cold, it can really pay off.

Lake Shafer Walleye Tips for Current Conditions:

Walleye function very well in the colder water temperatures. Try fishing some open flats and definitely use live bait when the water temperature is this low. Plastics with scent added will also produce results, but nothing beats live bait for walleye.

Lake Shafer Catfish Tips

Live bait works real well on shafer cats. Catch some 2-3 inch bluegill, and throw the into down
trees and in dock pililngs. Also try letting it sit on the bottom in the open channels.

Lake Shafer Catfish Tips for Current Conditions:

The catfish family comprises of blue catfish, flathead catfish and channel catfish. Since catfish are warm water fish, they aren�t going to be very active in this water temperature. They will still be feeding, but catfish will only be found very deep and feeding very slowly. Your best bet is give some of the more active fish species in your lake a shot until the cats are active again.

More Lake Shafer Catfish Tips

Live bait works real well on shafer cats. Catch some 2-3 inch bluegill, and throw the into down
trees and in dock pililngs. Also try letting it sit on the bottom in the open channels.

Even More Lake Shafer Catfish Tips

The catfish family comprises of blue catfish, flathead catfish and channel catfish.
Since catfish are warm water fish, they are not going to be very active in this water temperature.
They will still be feeding, but catfish will only be found very deep and feeding very slowly.
Your best bet is give some of the more active fish species in Lake Shafer a shot until the cats are active again.

Map of Lake Shafer and Indiana Beach

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:01:51 +0000

Map of Lake Shafer and Indian Beach

View Lake Shafer in a larger map

Things To See and Do In the Lake Shafer Monticello Indiana Area

Lake Shafer Information Portal — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:06:14 +0000

Here is a list of local things to do in the Lake Shafer, Monticello and Lake Freeman area.

Along with Indiana Beach, the area has a number of other great places to explore.

Madam Carroll – located on Lake Freeman, the Madam Carroll has cruises every Saturday night from Memorial Day through Labor day weekend. Call for additional information 574-583-3545.

Great Cats of Indiana located near Idaville, is a sanctuary and rescue facility for big cats. Great Cats is currently not open to the public but is always looking for volunteers. Call them for more information 574-943-3412.

Hodges Canoe Trips – Take a canoe trip down the Tippecanoe River at Hodges. Open daily from May through October. Call them at 765-564-6806 for more information and to make a reservation. For a peacefule, not overcrowded trip and one of the prettiest trips of your life, take a canoe trip down the Tippecanoe River.

The Monon Connection located a mile and 1/2 north of Monon on US 421 offers a world class collection of railroad items and memorabilia from a bygone era. The Whistle Stop Restaurant is adjacent. Call for more information 219-253-4101.

The Wabash and Erie Canal Center located in Delphi Indiana. Take a ride back in history at the Wabash and Erie Canal Park. Ride a Canal Boat! Call 765-564-2870 for more information.

The Whyte Horse Winery in Monticello Indiana. With a tasting room set in a renovated 1886 farmhouse, the Whyte Horse Winery is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Call 574-583-2345 for more information.