Traveler - Fish for free with the family this winter
Minnesota State Parks and Trails Traveler January 2015
Glacial Lakes State Park Glacial Lakes State Park is located at a crossroads between prairie to the west and hardwood forests to the east. In the winter, drop a line through the ice on Signalness (Mountain) Lake and catch sunfish, crappies and perch. In the spring, you'll find wildflowers blanketing the prairie landscape. There is swimming in the summer, and in fall the golds, reds and yellows of the leaves will surround you.
See the gorgeous sites of the park with this beautiful virtual tour.
The List - Ice Fishing This winter, you can still catch that perfect fish. Try ice fishing! A handful of Minnesota state parks offer great ice fishing programs for a hands-on experience. With over 10,000 lakes across Minnesota, finding the perfect ice fishing spot is easier than you might think. You can even fish for free in most state parks!
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Traveler Tip - Tracks in the Snow Have fun exploring the snowy landscape by spotting tracks left behind by little feet. Looking for animal tracks along the trail at your favorite state park can be an entertaining adventure (and it's a lot easier to do than trying to look for that elusive wild animal). You might find tracks for white-tailed deer, red fox or coyotes.
January Events - Ice Fishing Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is this month! On January 17-19, Minnesota residents can fish for free when fishing with a child age 15 or under. Catch some family time and plan a special ice fishing weekend. Many Minnesota state parks are offering fishing programs this month as well.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Get hands-on instruction and try one of Minnesota's favorite winter activities at Fort Snelling State Park's Parent and Child Ice Fishing program. All equipment and bait are provided! Please register in advance by calling 612-725-2724.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Head to Lake Bemidji State Park for the Berrmidji Kids Can Fish event. Call the park at 218-308-2300 to make a reservation.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Bundle up the family and head to Whitewater State Park for the Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing program. Equipment and bait are provided but space is limited. Call the park at 507-932-3007 to save your spot.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Can you catch the big one? Visit Glacial Lakes State Park to learn the basics of ice fishing. Please bring your own equipment and bait. Register by calling 320-852-7200.
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