| 2014 Park Activity - Special Events |
Glacial Lakes State Park Phone Number:
(320) 239-2860; Starbuck MN
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2014 Special Events Sponsored by:
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Snowshoe Hike To The Peak
Are you ready for a showshoe adventure??
Saturday, February 1st 2014 - Begins In The Park
at 1pm-4pm. You may bring your own pair of snowshoes if you have them, but we
will provide snowshoes for those who need them. Please, no children under the
age of 12. Register for this free event by calling Glacial Lakes State Park
(320)239-2860 or Lake Carlos State Park (320)852-7200
Are you ready for a showshoe adventure??
Meet us at the Park Contact Station for this 2 mile
(3hr) hike to the highest point in Glacial Lakes State Park.
Not recommended for young children.
Rental of snowshoes will be available for $6 per day.
Please call the park office to reserve the correct
sizes. (320-239-2860)
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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4th Annual Candlelight
Event
Saturday, February
15th 2014 -
Come to the Group
Camp area to begin trail runs
Event starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm
Join the fun, Rent a
Cabin and enjoy the weekend
Hot beverages and snacks will be
served
Not recommended for young
children.
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 7th
Friends activities from
12:00 am to 2:00 pm
On this day, all state parks are open to the
public without charge
The Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park will be serving
Turkey Bergers and a beverage to visitors and campers in Glacial Lakes State
Park from 12 noon to 2 :00 pm
The Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park also have 3
prize drawings during this time
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Stargazing - 2014
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Glacial Lakes Astronomers and Stargazers
Society (GLASS) will host a series of stargazing events
at the park this summer. Our public
stargazing events are held on most Saturdays at Glacial Lakes State Park.
PLEASE call the park (320-239-2860) or email us to be sure we will be there on
a given Saturday.
Our "go/no
go" policy is, if it is raining, the event will not be held. If it is overcast
but not raining, someone will show up.
Dusk is after 9pm now and we usually start setting up about 1/2
hour before sunset.
Starting in April and running untill late Fall these
events will be scheduled for the 1st Saturday of each month (weather
permitting). Beginning at dusk and ending a few hours later. All interested
people are to meet in the horse camp area approximate times are listed
below.
Park permits are required to attend this
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Stargazers
Schedule - 2014 -
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- Check with the parks Contact Station for this event -
320-239-2860 or
- Saturday, Sept. 20th - Dusk
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Story Time In The Park
From 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Come out to the park for
a nature themed story time and activity.
This program is designed for
pre-school to early elementary school students, but all are welcome.
Saturday, May 24th
Saturday, June 7th
Saturday, June 21st
Saturday, July 5th
Saturday, July 19th
Saturday, August 2nd
Saturday, August 16th
Park permits are required to attend this
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Beginning Canoeing
From 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Saturday, July 2nd
Saturday, July 16th
Saturday, July 30th
Saturday, August 13th
Saturday, August 27th Meet at the boat access
near the beach to learn canoeing basics from a Naturalist.
We will cover safety,
parts of the canoe and paddles, and learn strokes before heading out on to the
water to practice our skills.
Equipment will be provided, so come enjoy a paddle on
a quite lake.
CALL OR STOP BY THE PARK OFFICE TO REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME AS SPACE
IS LIMITED.
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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I Can Paddleboard
Saturday, June 21st
From 9:00 am to 10:30 am
From 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
From 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Meet at the beach to
learn stand up paddle boarding basics from an instructor.
They will cover safety,
parts of the board and paddles, and learn strokes before heading out on to the
water to practice our skills.
Equipment will be provided, so come enjoy a paddle on
a quite lake.
CONTACT THE RESERVATION CENTER TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGAM AS IT
IS REQUIRED (www.dnr.state.mn.us/ican).
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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Wild Wednesday
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Saturday, July 2nd
Saturday, July 16th
Saturday, July 30th
Saturday, August 13th
Saturday, August 27th Meet at the picnic tables
by the beach parking lot for a nature program.
Programs are designed for
children aged 5-15, but all are welcome.
We will be exploring
topics like frogs and toads, insects, fish, and more.
CALL OR STOP BY THE PARK OFFICE TO REGISTER AHEAD
OF TIME
Park permits are required to attend this
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Archery In The Park
Saturday, July 12th
And
Saturday, August 23rd
From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Beginners can learn from
trained archery instructors who will be on hand to teach the basics of shooting
a bow.
No experience is needed. No reservation is required, but groups
over 10 should call to arrange a separate time.
All equipment and
instruction is provided for free. Stop in anytime during the workshop hours.
Children must be at least 8 years old to participate, and anyone
under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.program.
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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Evening Camp Fire Program
Saturday, July 12th
And
Saturday, August 23rd
From 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Join a naturalist at the
Council Ring at 7:00 pm for a nature program by the campfire.
This
nature themed, family friendly program is a great way to enrich your day. Call
the park for current topics or for more information.
Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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