Adventures after dark
Minnesota State Parks and Trails are beautiful at all times of day and night. Nighttime events are a great way to see your favorite parks in a whole new light. Get out and experience the allure of outdoor activities after sunset.
- Lots of parks schedule special events after dusk, such as nighttime hikes, moonlit paddles, or programs about nocturnal critters, or storytelling programs. See the events calendar below for more information!
- Make a vacation of it! Reserve a campsite or camper cabin and enjoy the full overnight experience.
- Get to know the night skies with one of the free 90-minute programs presented by the University of Minnesota Astronomy Department. All you have to bring is your cosmic curiosity - telescopes are provided.
- Seasonal winter candlelight events are a great way to keep your whole family active during the winter. Learn more!
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Events Calendar
Scroll table right to see more »| 07/30/21 | Friday Night Hikes | Buffalo River State Park | |
| 07/31/21 | River Life - Starring the Crayfish | Tettegouche State Park | |
| 08/01/21 | Primitive Firestarting Demo - Drop-in | Tettegouche State Park | |
| 08/06/21 | Animals of the Night with a Naturalist Stop | Sibley State Park | |
| 08/07/21 | Perseid Meteor Shower | Whitewater State Park | |
| 08/12/21 | Dark Sky Caravan Star Party | Tettegouche State Park | |
| 08/28/21 | Dark Sky Festival | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park | |
| 08/28/21 | Minnesota Starwatch Program | Camden State Park |