Angola / Hogback Lake KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From South: Take exit 348 from I-69 N turn left onto US-20 W/Hwy 20 W campground will be 2 miles down on your left. From North: Take exit 348 from I-69 S turn right onto US-20 W/Hwy 20 W campground will be 2 miles down on your left
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With a variety of environments like dense forests, grassland prairies, rivers, lakeshores and hills, Angola, Indiana, has diverse local wildlife for visitors to spot. If you come for a trip, you might see anything from beautiful songbirds to large creatures like black bears and coyotes. You can view smaller animals from a campsite or search local lakes and parks to glimpse the more reclusive creatures on this list.
If you are seeking a relaxing nature getaway with plenty of local wildlife, Angola is a great place. Add some fun to your vacation by challenging your group to try and find these local animals next time you spend some time outdoors.
These predators used to inhabit only the prairie regions of Indiana, but now they range across the state, even in urban areas. They look like German shepherd dogs with a similar build and coat color. They have pointed snouts and ears, and their tail is bushy and curves down.
These creatures are most active at dawn and dusk. Coyotes can be dangerous if cornered, so if you see one, stay clear. You can also scare them off with loud noises if they come too close.
The cardinal is Indiana's state bird. These birds often inhabit hedges and roadsides. The male cardinals are most recognizable with brilliant red plumage and a black mask. Female cardinals have more subdued markings with hints of red along the wings and crest. You may also recognize a cardinal by its distinct song.
If you want to spot a cardinal in northern Indiana, come during the warmer months. These birds wander widely in the winter to find food, often leaving the north and inhabiting central Indiana.
Pike commonly inhabit Indiana's glacial lakes and northern rivers. If you plan to fish in northern Indiana, you might catch one of these fish. An adult pike often ranges in length from about 21 to 30 inches. These fish have light-colored spots down the sides and a single dorsal fin. Their body is typically dark green with a cream-colored underside.
Along with pike, you might find striped bass, muskie, walleye and other fish species in Angola's rivers and lakes.
The fascinating sounds you hear in Indiana's natural areas are not always from birds. Many frogs also have fun calls you can identify. The western chorus frog has a high-pitched trill that sounds like running a finger over the teeth of a comb. If you hear this sound along damp meadows, marshes, swamps, ponds and urban environments, look out for frogs.
The western chorus frog usually grows no larger than 1.5 inches long and has dark stripes down its brown back and passing through the eye. The belly is cream-colored.
If you venture out at night, you may spot some native bats. Indiana houses 13 bat species, one of which is the Indiana bat. This species is endangered due to human disturbances in Indiana's caves. If you see this bat, you can recognize it by its medium size and dull gray coat. Its body is usually no larger than 2 inches.
During the winter, these bats hibernate in Indiana caves. During the summer, they travel across the eastern United States. In the fall, they often swarm out of caves during the night to seek food and mate.
Muskrats are common water dwellers, especially along Indiana's rivers and wetland areas. You might also see them in retention ponds and drainage ditches. These creatures look similar to beavers but are much smaller. At their largest, they weigh up to 4.5 pounds. They also have flat hairless tails that serve as rudders for swimming.
They spend most of their time in water and when on land, they walk awkwardly. These animals get their name from the intense “musk” they produce during mating in the spring seasons.
Indiana is home to hundreds of intriguing wildlife species, from tiny frogs to large predators. If you plan to visit the state's northern region, you may see these animals around your campground or in other natural areas like forests, streams and lakes.
If you want a great place to see local animals in Angola, Indiana, check out the Angola / Hogback Lake KOA Holiday. This campground offers direct access to Hogback Lake and a creek. You can also visit other local lakes and parks nearby to see wildlife. Find your perfect site and make your reservation today.
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