1 Afton Candlelight Walk and Snowshoe
Afton State Park, Saturday,
5-8 p.m.
Join people of all ages and abilities at this nighttime event. Three miles of trail (suitable for beginner-level snowshoers and hikers) will be illuminated. Call the park for information about snowshoe rentals. More information: 651-436-5391 or www.mndnr.gov/ptcalendar.
2 Snowshoe basics
William O'Brien State Park,
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Meet at the visitor center for a short introduction to snowshoes and how to use them. Then head out into the park to look for tracks and wildlife. You'll have until 3 p.m. to get the snowshoes back to the visitor center. Call the park in advance to reserve equipment. More information: 651-433-0500 or www.mndnr.gov/ptcalendar.