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Atradition that began more than 80 years ago is still going strong at Pokagon State Park in Angola. The track was refrigerated in 1971 and no longer needs snow to operate. Prior to the refrigeration, the tracks were kept cold with ice blocks cut from nearby Lake James that were shaved to fit within the track. Today, if temperatures drop below zero, park personnel may close the slide, but even on 50 degree winter days, visitors can enjoy the nearly 40-mph ride. A new adjacent warming center was built in 1986 while the slide was completely remodeled. The record speed on the quarter-mile track is 42 mph and each ride takes approximately 30 seconds. Toboggans rent for $20 per hour and hold up to four people. The toboggan is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through the last full weekend in February (Hours and cost are subject to change). There are several new toboggan restrictions in place. For updated information, visit www.lakes101.org The historic Potawatomi Inn inside the park has 138 guest rooms as well as two restaurants, an indoor pool, game room and gift shop.