| 2016 Park Activity - Special Events |
Glacial Lakes State Park Phone Number:
(320) 239-2860; Starbuck MN
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Snowshoe Hike To The Peak
Are you ready for a showshoe adventure??
Saturday, March 5th 2016 - 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
DNR Program
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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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National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 11th 2016 DNR Program
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"Celebrate "National Get Outdoors Day" at Glacial Lakes
State Park. On this day, vehicle permits are not required to enter the park.
Come explore the park, go for a hike, fish, swim, or have a picnic on your
own."
Friends activities
from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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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Photos by Dave
Jungst
Photos by Dave Jungst
Photos by Dave Jungst |
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Stargazing - 2016
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Glacial Lakes Astronomers and Stargazers
Society (GLASS) will host a series of stargazing events
at the park this summer.
Starting on May 7th and running to October 1st (weather
permitting). Beginning at dusk and ending a few hours later. All interested
people are to meet in the horse camp area.
Please contact the park for any further questions
regarding these programs at (320) 239-2860. Meet at the Horse Camp at dusk,
weather permitting. If it is not raining, but cloudy,
G.L.A.S.S. will still be there to do a
program on our night sky. No equipment is necessary, but if you have binoculars
or a telescope you are highly encouraged to bring them! .
Guidelines for a safe and
enjoyable star party
- Dates of Programs:
- 05/07/2016
- 06/04/2016
- 07/09/2016
- 08/06/2016
- 09/03/2016
- 10/01/2016
Park permits are required to attend this
event
Photos by Dave Jungst |
Photos by Dave Jungst |
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Geocaching Lesson 101: Call of the
Wildflowers
Date: June 4th
from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Come learn the basics of geocaching
DNR Program
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Come learn the basics of geocaching during this
hands-on program.
You will be provided with the GPS unit, instructions
of how to use the unit and how to geocache before trying it out for yourself
under the guidance of an experienced geocacher.
You will be able to try
out several different styles of caches along the way, so come enjoy the thrill
of finding a cache!
Park permits are required to attend this
event 
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Photo By WaskaWeb |
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Wild Wednesday: Junior Naturalist Programs
Date: June 29th
from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Meet at the picnic tables by the beach
area
DNR Program
Discription
Meet at the picnic tables by the beach area for a
different nature program every other Wednesday in June, July and August.
These 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 the park or check
online for more specific information regarding a specific date.
Please call the park for more information and to register for this
event. A MN state park vehicle permit is required to attend this
event.
Permits can be purchased at the park office for $5/day or
$25/annual.
Park permits are required to attend this
event 
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