Ski, Snowshoe or Hike by Candlelight in Minnesota
Minnesota's Outdoor Candlelight Events.
Minnesota is a wonderful state to participate in long winter activities such as snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating or sledding. Minnesota is a beustiful winter wonderland with many things to participate in winter. There is a wonderful event that takes place in many parks and trails around the state that includes the use of hundreds of candles at night. If you are ever able to participate in a candlelight event at night it will be a truly memorable experience for you and your whole family. It is better for older kids since young children can get tired or they can be afraid of the dark. But sometimes even young children can have fun participating in a candlelight event. If you think your children would like to go on one don't hesitate to let them participate in the magic of a candlelight event.
Duriing the winter months there are plenty of wonderful activities that you can participate in and enjoy but being dark earlier in the night makes it hard sometimes to participate. Candlelight skiing, hiking,or snowshoeing can add extra hours to your day if you can go on some of these events your winter may become alittle shorter and more satisfying for you. So see if you can participate in any of these candlelight event that are coming up for your enjoyment.
If you like to hike, ski, or snowshoe at night in the candlelight here are some events for you to do at night on trails that are lighted by candles places there mostly by volunteers for your enjoyment. Candlelight hiking, skiing or snowshoeing is a very fun activity to do in the winter and here are some places you can go to enjoy this wonderful activity. If you can plan to go near one of the full moons January 3rd, February 2nd or March 3rd the experience can be even more delightful and there is more light to see where you are going. It can be cold in Minnesota in the winter so be sure to dress appropriately for cold weather and enjoy yourself. You will find hundreds of candles and if you are lucky there may be a campfire with some hot apple cider or cocoa and marshmellows with plenty of socializing. For Minnesota Park information you can go online to www.mnstateparks.
December 31, Fort Snelling State Park in the Twin Cities is having a walk from 3-9pm. You can call 612-725-2724 for more information.
January 20th Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail near Preston, Minnesota is having an event. You can call 1-888-845-2100 or go online to www.prestonmn.org. for more information.
January 27th The Wild River State Park near TaylorsFalls, Minnesota is having an event. You can call 1-651-583-2125 for more information.
February 3rd An event at Lake Maria State Park near Monticello, Minnesota. You can call 1-763-878-2325 for more information.
February 3rd at Root River State Trail near Whalan, Minnesota go online at www.lanesboro.com or call 1-800-944-2670 for more information.
February 3rd at Fort Snelling State Park there will be another event you can call 1-612-725-2724 for more information.
February 9th as Jay Cooke State Park near Duluth you can ski and snowshoe. You can call 1-218-384-4610 for more information.
February 10th and the Sand Dunes State Forest close to Big Lake in the center of Minnesota there will be a Candlelight event. You can call 1-763-878-2325 for more information.
February 17th at Gooseberry Falls State Park by Two Harbors you can ski, snowshoe or walk. For more information call 1-218-834-3855.
February 24th as Split Rock Light house State Park you can snowshoe or hike by candlelight. Call 1-218-226-6377 for more information.
March 3rd at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park near Onamia, Minnesota there will be a moonlight snowshoe. Call 1-320-532-3523 for more information.
I hope you can find the time this winter to enjoy what Minnesota has to offer in there candlelight activities. If you would like additional information you can log onto. www.dnr.state.mn.us/events.
Published by Donna Daniels
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Post a CommentThere are two other great Candle Light events: January 31, 2009 6-9 PM at Schaar's Bluff, Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings, MN, and February 21, 6-9 PM at Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MN. There is an admission cost. Visit: www.dakotacounty.us/parks for more information.