Winter in the Parks – Minnesota

Minnesota is a great place to celebrate winter outside! Throughout the state, parks are hosting great opportunities to celebrate outside.

Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park

Jan 1 – First Day Hike – Candlelight Hike

Itasca State Park

Dec 16 (8am – 4:30pm) – Itasca State Park Winter Bird Count

Lake Carlos State Park

Dec 28 (7:30am – 5pm) – Christmas Bird Count

Luc que Parle State Park

Jan 3 (6pm – 8pm) – Lac que Parle State Park Candlelight Hike

Luce Line State Trail

Jan 2 (5pm – 8pm) – Luce Line State Trail Candlelight Walk

Whitewater State Park

Jan 1 (8am – 12 noon) – Whitewater River Valley Annual Christmas Bird Count

* All times listed are the park’s local time zone.