National Winter Trails Day - January 12, 2013

Winter Trails Day

Saturday, January 12

Come on out and join us to celebrate national Winter Trails Day. It's the perfect opportunity for anyone new to snow sports to try snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, geocaching and other outdoor winter activities. There will be plenty to do, with or without much snow, so make friends with winter and bring your whole family out to play!

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Fort Snelling State Park

Representatives from local outdoor organizations will be joining Minnesota State Parks and Trails staff at Picnic Shelter A at Fort Snelling State Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., providing tips, tricks and instructions for how to make the most of winter. The activities are free, but you will need a vehicle permit to enter the park.

Activities will include:

  • Snowshoeing
  • Geocaching in winter
  • Naturalist-led hikes
  • How to keep warm in winter
  • Winter games
  • Cold weather camping tips
  • Learn to build a quinzee
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Skijoring

More winter fun

Can't make it on January 12? Or maybe you're already hooked on outdoor winter fun, and want to see some of the other opportunities available to play outside this season? Check out our winter activities guide page for lots more ideas and events. We'll see you out there!