Minnesota: Candlelight ski/snowshoe/hike event at Rice Lake State Park Saturday
A candlelight ski, snowshoe, and hike will be held at Rice Lake State Park on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 6-9 p.m. A warming shelter, campfire, baked goods, and hot drinks will be offered to all those who attend. More than 300 luminaries will light one and a half miles of trail that will begin at the boat launch parking lot and run near the lake’s shoreline, through the woods and return to the boat launch area. Another half mile of trail will be lit for those wishing to hike or snowshoe. The event, which has been held since at least the 1990s, is organized by the Friends of Rice Lake State Park. The volunteer group has been active for many years at the park and serves as a support team for park operations. Besides the annual candlelight ski, the volunteers perform fall and spring clean up days, conduct fundraising and act as an advocacy group in support of Minnesota state parks. People who wish to rent skis, should call the Warsinski Chalet at 507-451-9850. Snowshoes will be available for r...