Park Activity -
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Glacial Lakes State Park Phone Number: (320) 239-2860; Starbuck
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Swim, fish or boat (electric motors only) in the
fresh, clear waters of 56-acre Mountain Lake. Canoe and kayak rentals are
available There are 16 miles of hiking trails to use and if you want do a
little bike riding you can use the newly upgraded Glacial Ridge Bike Trail from
Starbuck, MN to Glacial Lakes State Park. The park has great camping and
swimming and six camper cabins for rent - four have
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Stargazing |
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Glacial Lakes Astronomers and
Stargazers Society (GLASS) will host a series of
stargazing events at the park this summer.
Starting in April and running untill September these
events will be scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of each month. Beginning at dusk
and ending a few hours later. All interested people are to meet in the horse
camp area
Stargazing Photos of Saturday, June
19th
- 2010 Spring -Summer Gazings
- June 19th
- July 17th
- August 21st
- September 18th
- October 16th
- November 20th ????
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Fishing |
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Fishing in the park is
free and you do not need a state fishing
licence to fish
Mountain Lake has a wide variety of fish.
Walleye, Northern, and pan fish are stocked
Kettle Lake has pan fish.
Baby Lake has Walleye and pan fish.
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I Can Fish
, learn some basic tricks of fishing and camping.
All of the supplies, right down to the rod and reel for fishing and
marshmallows for smores, will be provided by the park. This first class will
teach children the proper techniques of fishing. This class will teach
children, ages 15 and under, the basics of fishing
safety as well as how to properly cast a line. The last hour of the class will
be meant for fishing and children will have an opportunity to catch some fish.
All of the equipment will be provided, including fishing poles and bait will be
provided by the park, and the children will not need a fishing license to fish
at the park. I Can Camp
This two day class will be limited to the first 20
children who register. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This two day clinic will teach some basic skills of
camping in the outdoors and will feature everything from cooking over an open
fires to paddling a 14 person canoe around Mountain Lake. This two-day clinic
is a great way for people who may have children who want to go camping, but
don't have the equipment or knowledge to feel comfortable while in the great
outdoors. Among some of the activities include learning how to set up a tent,
techniques for cooking over an open fire, wildlife watching, geocaching, and
nature walks. All of the equipment, including a tent, cook stoves, and air
mattresses, will be provided by the park. Guests will only be required to bring
a sleeping bag. The cost for the camp is $55 for up to six people. To register
for the camp contact the state park at 239-2860. The class will be limited to
the first 20 children who register. All children must be accompanied by an
adult. |
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