Snowshoe hikes
Tettegouche State Park
1-4 p.m. Saturday
• Snowshoe up to the Cascades of the Baptism River with a naturalist, and return back down to Lake Superior to finish. Snowshoes are available first-come, first-served. (1-218-353-8809, mndnr.gov)
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
1-2 p.m. Saturday
• Learn about the techniques animals use to deal with cold Minnesota winters. A brief talk and how-to-snowshoe lesson will be followed by a short snowshoe hike. Snowshoes are available in sizes that fit anyone from age 4 to adult. Registration required. Call 1-320-532-3269 and leave your name, phone number and number of people attending. (mndnr.gov)
Afton State Park
10 a.m.-noon Saturday
• A program for all experience levels. Bring your own snowshoes or reserve a pair from the park. Reservations required. Call 651-231-6968 or email linda.radimecky@state.mn.us. (mndnr.gov)
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
1-3 p.m. Saturday
• Equipment and refreshments provided. Beginners welcome. Cost is $5. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. (threeriversÂparks.org)
Take a kid ice fishing
Whitewater State Park
10 a.m.-noon Saturday
Head to Half Moon Landing near Kellogg to learn the basics. Minnesotans age 16 or older do not need a fishing license when you fish with a child under age 16 during this special fishing weekend. Registration required. Send an e-mail to sara.holger@state.mn.us, or call 1-507-312-2308. (mndnr.gov)
Target pike
Fish Lake Regional Park
12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday
Visit the dark house and coax this alpha lake predator in with a decoy or on a tip up during what's called the Northern Pike Palooza. Cost is $10. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. This program is for ages 6 and older. (threeriversÂparks.org)
Learn to geocache
Fort Snelling State Park
1-2:30 p.m. Sunday
Learn to geocache. A limited number of global positioning system units will be available. Dress for the weather. Call 612-725-2724 to register. (mndnr.gov)
Skiing lessons
Elm Creek Park Reserve
9:30-11 a.m. Sunday
• Learn beginning ski-skating techniques. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. This lesson is for ages 13 and older. Rental equipment is available. (threeriversparks.org)
Noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday
• Learn the basics, from proper equipment fitting to turning and hills. Rental equipment is available. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. This lesson is for ages 13 and older.