Snowshoe Saturday
Whitewater State Park
10 a.m.-noon Saturday
The remaining Saturdays this month will be days to explore on snowshoes. Visit the forest, side of the stream, and meadow to look for signs of wildlife and to explore the winter world with your senses. Young and old are invited; bring your own snowshoes, or use the park's. (507-932-3007, mndnr.gov)
William O'Brien State Park
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Meet at the visitor center for a short introduction to snowshoeing. Then check out shoes and explore the park. Return the snowshoes by 3 p.m. Call 651-433-0500 to reserve snowshoes.
Ski by candlelight
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
6-9 p.m. Saturday
Head to Onamia, Minn., and enjoy skiing by the light of the moon, with candle luminaria to help guide the way. There are two separate ski routes and a snowshoeing route. Refreshments will be served, and a shuttle bus will run continuously between the trail center and the interpretive center. Ski rental is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is co-sponsored with the Natural Resource Club of Central Lake College. (320-532-3523, mndnr.gov)
Hike, shoot, send
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
1-3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Check out a camera at the park office (or use your own), then hike to Hidden Falls and take a picture. When you return, staff will print your photo and attach it to a postcard backing. Address it to someone special, and the park will mail it. (507-333-4840)
