Congratulations to the
Prize Winners!

There were 16 bottle of Wildwood Maple Syrup given away, 4 Quarry Park Annual Parking Permits, 2 - $25 gift cards to Fitzharris Ski & Sport, and 2 - $25 gift cards to Revolution Cycle & Ski. 

We also received some great comments!

• Did all 4 parks this morning. Trails were icy but I managed to get my loops in. The deer in Quarry Park are very friendly this time of year.
• Amazing, beautiful park!
• Great hikes - the frost on the trees made it look magical!
• Kraemer is my favorite Stearns county park. So beautiful and peaceful.
• So good to be outside! First time at this park. Can’t wait to go back.
• A little bumpy with walking tracks in the ski trail.
• We enjoyed hiking the new trails
• Wonderful. First winter visit to Warner Lake - a bit icy, but still a great visit!
• Nice flat trail for beginners
• First time snowshoeing. Super fun!
• Great! It was our first time with our new snowshoes that we bought back in November! The paths we pretty packed down so we’ll try to get out earlier after the next snowfall.
• I like the park and utilize it all year.
• Lots of twists, turns, and hills! Plenty of fun to be had went about a mile and a half on foot since we don’t have skis.
• I love to ski what more can I say lol thank you to the groomers and for all that make it possible ,it is truly a wonderful thing
• Another beautiful hike among the frost-covered trees! We saw 2 deer in the SNA. Thank you very much!
• That new trail segment was super. It took me to places at Warner I had never been.
  excellent experience on the multipurpose trails . The park was beautiful with the trees laden with frost.
• Great for a hike through the woods. Poor ski conditions, so we hiked. Trails a bit icy.

Thanks again to everyone that participated....  look for another event coming soon!

Stearns County Parks and the Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota challenge you to Ski* during January 2021

Due to COVID-19, we are unable to gather for the traditional Moonlight Ski event but you're encouraged to ski and then register your name in the Moonlight Ski Prize Drawing. (one prize per person) All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.

To participate, simply Ski* during the month of January at Quarry Park, Mississippi River Park, Warner Lake Park, and/or Kraemer Lake-Wildwood Park.
• For each park you ski, register your name in the prize drawing (one entry per park)
• Ski all four parks to receive a bonus entry
• Join the Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota to receive another bonus entry

*If there’s inadequate snow or you’re unable to ski, feel free to snowshoe or hike on the walking trails in these parks.

Fitzharris Ski & Sport: 320-251-2844 and Revolution Cycle & Ski: 320-251-2453 are offering discounted rentals on each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of January. On Thursday, January 14, 2021, they are offering free ski rentals for the Challenge.
January 14th is also Free Parking Day at Quarry Park.

Challenge your friends and share your photos on the Moonlight Ski Challenge Facebook Event: @StearnsCountyParks    @CentralMNNordicSkiClub

Use the Stearns County Parks Online Recreation Catalog to register your name in the drawing. Prizes include:

• Quarry Park Annual Parking Permits
• Wildwood Maple Syrup
• Gift certificates to Revolution Cycle & Ski
• Gift certificates to Fitzharris Ski & Sport

Prize Drawing: Winners to be announced in February

Please use the Multi-Use Trails for walking and snowshoeing