candlelight hike
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 29, 2025Minnesota state parks and trails hosted candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Blue Mounds State Park on Saturday, Jan. 25. “Winter candlelight events are a magical way to experience Minnesota’s state parks and trails,” said Ann Pierce, director of Parks and Trails at the Minnesota DNR. “There’s something truly special about walking a snowy trail under the glow of…
- January 08, 2025Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Blue Mounds State Park on Saturday, Jan. 25. Drop by any time between 5:30 and 8 p.m. to hike as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow. “Winter candlelight events are a magical way to experience Minnesota’s state parks and trails,” said Ann Pierce, director of Parks and…
- By Lori SorensonJanuary 31, 2024The Blue Mounds State Park and Friends of the Blue Mounds State Park hosted their annual Candlelight Hike Saturday night under mild winter conditions and a starry, moonlit sky. Nearly 600 people from near and far turned out to enjoy the hike that included several warming bonfires, cookies and hot cocoa. “The weather gave us a pretty amazing night and I really enjoyed seeing people enjoying the…
- January 10, 2024Minnesota state parks will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Blue Mounds State Park on Saturday, Jan. 27. Drop by any time between 5:30 and 8 p.m. for hiking among candles in the snow as stars twinkle overhead. “Candlelight events are a magical way to experience parks and trails,” said Ann Pierce, director of Minnesota state parks and trails. “On a cold…
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