Event
Winter Solstice Hike
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Fee:
Free. All events at the Lakeshore are free with a Lakeshore access pass.Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time:
5:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Hike
This hike is open to anyone ages 10 and older but it does require pre-registration. The hike will last 1 to 1.5 hours and might involve some hilly and uneven ground, covering between half a mile to a full mile. Ranger Casey will call you the night before the hike for confirmation of the hike’s location and for a trails condition update. If there is enough snow, this hike will become a snowshoe hike. You can bring your own or borrow a pair from the park.
Description
Who’s ready for an exciting winter adventure? Join Ranger Casey for a special guided hike on the winter solstice, December 21, starting at 5 pm. This hike will be a no lights evening hike.
Because of changing snow conditions, the hike location will be decided a few days before the program. Rangers will call all registered participants the day before the program to confirm location information and site conditions.
This hike is open to anyone ages 10 and older but it does require pre-registration. The hike will last 1 to 1.5 hours and might involve some hilly and uneven ground, covering between half a mile to a full mile. Ranger Casey will call you the night before the hike for confirmation of the hike’s location and for a trails condition update. If there is enough snow, this hike will become a snowshoe hike. You can bring your own or borrow a pair from the park.
Join us for this unforgettable experience as we embark on a journey under the dark sky. On this hike, rangers will educate you on the transformations our senses undergo in the darkness, lakeshore animals and their adaptations, and much more! Don't let the fear of venturing outdoors at night hold you back—this is a great opportunity to explore the nocturnal world in a safe way.
Please remember to wear sturdy footwear, warm clothes, and bring a red-colored light or headlamp for added safety. If you do not have a red colored light, we will provide red cellophane to cover your light.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Sign up today!
Reservations are required whether participants borrow snowshoes from the National Lakeshore or have their own. To cancel a reservation, please call the National Lakeshore so visitors on the waiting list can be contacted to participate in the hike. Please call 231-326-4700, extension 5005, for details and to make reservations.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Reservations are required whether participants borrow snowshoes from the National Lakeshore or have their own. To cancel a reservation, please call the National Lakeshore so visitors on the waiting list can be contacted to participate in the hike. Please call 231-326-4700, extension 5005, for details and to make reservations.
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