Catalog highlights free programs

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Catalog highlights free programs, special events at Minnesota state parks and trails
(Released December 30, 2010)


From a family snowshoe hike on the Root River State Trail, to snowmobile survival skills at St. Croix State Park, to a luminary-lit owling evening at William O’Brien State Park, the new Minnesota State Parks and Trails Programs & Special Events catalog lists many ways to connect with the outdoors this winter.

Winter Events Catalog: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/winter_guide/index.html

 
Special events highlighted in the catalog include:

Friday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve candlelight walk and skate at Fort Snelling State Park (one of 25 candlelight events at state parks and trails this winter)
Saturday, Jan. 8: National Winter Trails Day (with free snowshoe checkout) at Fort Snelling State Park
Feb. 19-21: Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend (no license required if accompanied by a child under age 16).
Most of the programs and special events are free, except for the vehicle permit needed to enter state parks ($5 for a one-day permit or $25 year-round).

The winter catalogs are available at Minnesota state parks and from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Information Center, info@dnr.state.mn.us or 651-296-6157, or toll free 888-646-6367. They also can be picked up at the following locations: Explore Minnesota Tourism Travel Information Centers, metro area libraries, REI stores, Hoigaard’s, Joe’s Sporting Goods, Midwest Mountaineering, and the Cabela’s store in Rogers.

Image of adult ice fishing with child at Fort Snelling State Park is available here.

A cover image of the catalog is available here.