Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Offers Snowshoe Walks in February

Date: January 28, 2014
Contact: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, [phone]

WEST BRANCH, IOWA— A park ranger will lead snowshoe hikes through Herbert Hoover National Historic Site at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, February 8 and 22. The one-hour "Snowshoe Through the Park" is suitable for ages 5 and up, will begin at Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, and will cover less than one mile through the tallgrass prairie. Participants must have sturdy boots, and should dress appropriately for the weather and bring water.

The park has some snowshoes to lend. Call [phone] to reserve a pair. Participants borrowing snowshoes should arrive 15 minutes early to get fitted.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/heho or call [phone].