Lake Bemidji State Park
10-11:30 a.m. Saturday
• Celebrate the day with the least amount of daylight. Later, make a winter solstice lantern. All ages are welcome. (1-218-308-2328; mndnr.gov/lakebemidji)
Afton State Park
7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday
• Watch the sun rise over the St. Croix River on this short, easy walk. (651-231-6968; mndnr.gov/stcroix)
Gooseberry Falls State Park
1-2:30 p.m. Saturday
• Identify trees, observe winter birds and learn history on this gentle walk. Wear comfortable boots. (1-218-595-7100; mndnr.gov/gooseberry)
Fort Snelling State Park
1-2 p.m. Saturday
• Learn fun facts about the solar system and make a sundial. Meet at the visitor center. (612-725-2724; mndnr.gov/fortsnelling)
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
9:30-11 a.m. Saturday
• Practice putting on equipment, falling and getting up, diagonal striding and stopping, and hill-climbing. Cost is $18 ($26 for ages 6-11 with rental gear; $30 for 12 and older). Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. (bit.ly/threeskiing)
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