2019 Park Activity - Special Events |
Glacial Lakes State Park Phone Number:
(320) 239-2860; Starbuck MN
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2019
- 11th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
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2019 Park permits are required
Saturday, April
from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Easter Egg Hunt begins at
2:00 pm SHARP Group A - Pre-schoolers Group B - K - 3rd Grade
Group C - Grades 4 to Grades 6 will have a separate challenge to
complete to earn candy and a chance at other prizes.
In the Park follow signs
Instruction Sheet For Easter Egg Hunt
Egg Hunt Start
time is 2:00 pm Sharp
(Kids won't wait so come Early if you don't have a park
permit)
A Park Naturalist Program will follow the Easter Egg
Hunt
This program is only opened to the
elementry age children
Hot cocoa and treats
will be served at the Group Camp Shelter after the egg hunt. Last year 3,000 egss were hidden. Make sure to arrive early to get a park permit ($5 day, $25
annual) and walk to the egg hunt site
3 - 4 Prizes to be given to each age group
Park permits are
required to
attend this event so come early if you don't have a permit
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Pope County Expo Booth
Saturday, April
Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park will have a booth at
the 2018 Pope County Expo to help promote this Great State Park.
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Leaf
Mountain Foot Race In The Park
Saturday, September 2019
Good site to
visit
race
info
when?: Check in time will be on Saturday
morning, September 21, 2018, from 5-6:30AM at the Horse Camp, which is located
within the park.
You will be given a course map at the time of check
in, which will include the course check points that will be required to ensure
you complete each loop.
Race start time will be anywhere from 6:30AM -
7:30AM, be ready, it will be anybody's guess.
Come join the fun What is a Barkley
Race
Join the race of your
choice Fun
Run (6.7 Mile), the Double Run (13.4 Mile) or the Full Glacier Run (20
Mile) Or
any of the above combinations
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Photos by Dave
Jungst Photos by Dave Jungst
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Stargazing - 2019
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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 April 22nd and running to October 7th
(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:
- 05/12/2019 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- 06/01/2019 - 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm
- 07/13/2019 - 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- 08/03/2019 - 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- 09/07/2019 - 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- 10/05/2019 - 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Park permits are required to attend this
event
Photos by Dave Jungst |
Photos by Dave Jungst |
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Wild Wednesday: Junior Naturalist Programs
from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
- Scheduled Dates
- 06/18/2019 - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- 07/03/2019 - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- 07/17/2019 - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- 07/31/2019 - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- 08/14/2019 - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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
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Yoga At The Park
Saturday, June 29th
From 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Meet at the grassy area between the boat access and
the beach. DNR Description of this
event
Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park will have a booth at
the 2018 Pope County Expo to help promote this Great State Park.
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Archery In The Park
Saturday, July 20th
2019
Check with the Contact station to find location
DNR Program
Discription
Event starts at 1:00 pm and ends at 3:00
pm
Come participate in one of the oldest arts still
practiced today. Families and individuals alike can learn the valuable skill of
archery free of charge. No experience is required and all equipment is
provided. Stop by the Horse Camp area anytime during the program. Children must
be at least 8 years old to participate and must be accompanied by an adult. No
personal equipment is allowed. There is no cost for this event, but a Minnesota
state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/day or $35/year).
Join the fun, Rent a
Cabin and enjoy the weekend
Park permits are required to attend this
event
Come participate in one of the oldest arts still
practiced today. Families and individuals alike can learn the valuable skill of
archery free of charge. No experience is required and all equipment is
provided. Stop by the Horse Camp area anytime during the program. Children must
be at least 8 years old to participate and must be accompanied by an adult. No
personal equipment is allowed. There is no cost for this event, but a Minnesota
state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/day or $35/year).
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