Wildcat Mountain State - Rescheduled to Feb.Lake Kegonsa State Park - Rescheduled to Feb.Mirror Lake State Park - Candlelight Ski, Hike, and Snowshoe.Blue Mound State Park - Candlelight Ski, Hike and Snowshoe cancelled due to warm weather that is expected to leave trails muddy.While most events will not be cancelled due to lack of snow, they still could be cancelled if conditions are icy, extremely cold or have severe wind chills, so people are encouraged to check the website, follow the DNR Twitter feed, or call properties directly to confirm the event will be held if threatening weather is in the forecast.Ģ019 Winter Candlelight Events at State Parks, Forests and Trails For more information on park or forest properties and locations, search for keywords " find a park." 2019 Wisconsin State Park admission fees and trail passes apply for the events unless otherwise noted. People can check on the details of each event by going to the Department of Natural Resources website, dnr.wi.gov, and searching keyword " candlelight." Some friends groups had not finalized details for events this winter, so additional events will be added as they are finalized. Many of the events are organized by the friends groups of the parks, which provide much of the volunteer labor for the events. Some properties have warming shelters that are open for the events. Some events offer grills for cooking food or roasting marshmallows. Many of the events include additional activities such as bonfires, and hot chocolate and other refreshments may be available for sale. Most events begin around sunset and run until 8:30 or 9 p.m. Some properties offer skiing, snowshoeing and hiking, while others offer just skiing or just snowshoeing and hiking. Event visitors are encouraged to post photos on their Twitter and Instagram accounts using the hashtag #OutWiGo, the park system's new initiative - pronounced " Out-We-Go" - to promote activity and good health through the great outdoors. The park system plans on again using the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Twitter social media platform to alert people when an event has reached capacity or has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Parking vouchers are required prior to arrival at the Lapham Peak event. Horicon offer shuttles from other locations and Lapham Peak encourages people to car pool. The largest number of events will be held January 19, February 2 and February 9.Įvents at Lapham Peak Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest and Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center attract so many visitors that all of the available parking fills. This winter's candlelight events kick off January 5 with Blue Mound and Mirror Lake state parks holding events.
While the events are labeled "candlelight" some properties use Tiki torches or other luminaries. More than 35 candlelight events are scheduled this winter at Wisconsin State Park System properties. This will be the 29 th year for candlelight events at Pike Lake and Newport and the 27 th year for the Flambeau River State Forest." They have also become a long-standing tradition at some of our properties. "We have had candlelight skis and hikes in the last few winters that have attracted hundreds and even over a thousand visitors. "Winter candlelight events are some of the most popular activities at Wisconsin State Park System properties," said Ben Bergey, Wisconsin State Park System director. MADISON - Warmer temperatures in the last week and little snow so far this season have winter snow enthusiasts hoping for a cool down and some timely snowfalls before to get trails ready for the more than 30 candlelight events scheduled for this winter at Wisconsin state park, forest, recreation area and trail properties. MORE THAN 35 CANDLELIGHT EVENTS SCHEDULED THIS WINTER AT WISCONSIN STATE PARKS, FORESTS AND TRAILSĬontact(s): Paul Holtan, DNR office of communications, 60ĭecem
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