| 2015 Park Activity - Special Events |
Glacial Lakes State Park Phone Number:
(320) 239-2860; Starbuck MN
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Snowshoe Hike To The Peak
Are you ready for a showshoe adventure??
Saturday, March 7th 2015 - Begins In The Park at
1pm-4pm. You may bring your own pair of snowshoes if you have them, but we will
provide snowshoes for those who need them. Please, no children under the age of
12. Register for this free event by calling Glacial Lakes State Park
(320)239-2860 or Lake Carlos State Park (320)852-7200
DNR Program
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Meet us at the Park Contact Station for this 2 mile
(3hr) hike to the highest point in Glacial Lakes State Park.
Not recommended for young children.
Rental of snowshoes will be available for $6 per day.
Please call the park office to reserve the correct
sizes. (320-239-2860)
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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5th Annual Candlelight
Event
Saturday, February
21st 2014 -
Come to the Group
Camp area to begin trail runs
Event starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm
Join the fun, Rent a
Cabin and enjoy the weekend
Hot beverages and snacks will be
served
Not recommended for young
children.
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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Archery in the Park
Saturday, July 11th
And
Saturday, September 5th
From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
DNR Program
Discription Join a naturalist at the meet at the Horse
Campground
All equipment is provided and no personal or outside equipment will
be allowed on the range.
Must be 8 years and older. Adult must accompany
younger participants.
Park permits are required to attend this
event 
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National Get Outdoors Day
Saturday, June 13th
Friends activities
from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
On this day, all state parks are open to the
public without charge
The Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park will be serving
Turkey Bergers and a beverage to visitors and campers in Glacial Lakes State
Park from 12 noon to 2 :00 pm
The Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park also have 3
prize drawings during this time
DNR
Description
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Story Time In The Park
Saturday, June 6th
Starting at 10:00 am
DNR Program
Discription Come out to the park for a nature themed story time and
activity.
This program is designed for pre-school to early elementary school students,
but all are welcome.
Saturday, July 4th
Saturday, July 18th
Saturday, August 1st
Saturday, August 15th
Saturday, September 5th
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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Beginning Canoeing
From 9:30 am to 11:30 am DNR Program
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Scheduled Dates
Wednesday, August 12th
Wednesday, August 26th Meet at the boat access
near the beach to learn canoeing basics from a Naturalist.
We will cover safety,
parts of the canoe and paddles, and learn strokes before heading out on to the
water to practice our skills.
Equipment will be provided, so come enjoy a paddle on
a quite lake.
CALL OR STOP BY THE PARK OFFICE TO REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME AS SPACE
IS LIMITED.
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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Wild Wednesday
DNR Program
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Scheduled Dates
From 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Saturday, July 1st
Saturday, July 15th
Saturday, July 29th
Wednesday, August 12th
Wednesday, August 26th Meet at the picnic tables
by the beach parking lot for a nature program.
Programs are designed for
children aged 5-15, but all are welcome.
We will be exploring
topics like frogs and toads, insects, fish, and more.
CALL OR STOP BY THE PARK OFFICE TO REGISTER AHEAD
OF TIME
Park permits are required to attend this
event
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Geocaching Lessons
- Dates of Programs:
- 05/24/2015
- 06/14/2015
- 06/28/2015
- 07/12/2015
- 07/26/2015
- 08/09/2015
- 08/23/2015
All dates are scheduled on a Sunday from 10:00 am to
11:00 am
Come learn the basics of geocaching
DNR Program
Discription DNR Geocaching
Programs
Come learn the basics of geocaching during this
hands-on program.
You will be provided with the GPS unit, instructions
of how to use the unit and how to geocache before trying it out for yourself
under the guidance of an experienced geocacher.
You will be able to try
out several different styles of caches along the way, so come enjoy the thrill
of finding a cache!
Park permits are required to attend this
event 
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