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Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Trails
Candlelight Hike and Ski Events
Enjoy an evening hike, snowshoe, or ski along a trail lit by the flickering
flames of candles or tiki torches.
Events in July, August, September, October
and November 2008
Events in January and February
2009
Check the Wisconsin State Parks Current
Conditions pages for information on trail conditions.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
- Kohler-Andrae State
Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Summer Candlelight Hike.
Enjoy a self-guided hike along the beach and wander the sand dunes along
the cordwalk. The trail is lit with tiki torches for this annual summer
event. Refreshments served at Sanderling Nature Center. Sorry, no pets
or strollers allowed on the hike. Park at Sanderling Nature Center or
North Beach lots. 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
- Whitefish Dunes State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 823-2400 or e-mail - Candlelight Beach Walk. Candles are lit once again for a stroll on the beach. A beach grid allows for handicapped accessiblity. Bring your family, friends and sweetheart for this 1-mile walk. Refreshments will be served in the shelter and there will be star stories at the amphitheater. Sponsored by the Friends of Whitefish Dunes State Park. Whitefish Dunes Beach. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
- Harrington Beach
State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 or e-mail
- After Summer Candlelight Hike. Take a candlelight hike along
the Lake Michigan beach and Quarry Lake. Telescopes for the public to
view the night sky will be provided by the Northern
Cross Science Foundation [exit DNR].
Meet at the Ansay Welcome Center and Puckett's Pond. Sponsored by the
Friends of Harrington Beach and the Northern Cross Science Foundation.
Candlelight hike 7-10 p.m., public viewing of the night sky 6-11 p.m.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
- Council
Grounds State Park, Merrill, (715) 536-8773 or e-mail
- Candlelight Hike. Walk among 500 candles illuminating a 2.5
mile stretch through Council Grounds. Parking is provided at the park
entrance. 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
- Kohler-Andrae State Park,
Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Halloween in the Park. Celebrate
Halloween early at Kohler-Andrae. Campers are encouraged to decorate
their campsites for this sixth annual event. Guided candlelight hike,
pumpkin carving, crafts, star gazing, and entertainment around the campfire.
Children may dress in costume. Sorry, pets are not allowed on the hike
or in the shelters. Enclosed shelter. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
- Lake Kegonsa
State Park, Stoughton, (608) 873-9695 or e-mail
- Candlelight Hike. Spend a beautiful fall evening hiking along
the 1.2 mile White Oak Nature Trail, which will be lit with hundreds
of glowing jack-o-lanterns and luminaries. Warm up by the bonfire and
enjoy refreshments provided by the LKSP Friends Group. Grills will be
provided to cook on. Sorry, no pets are allowed on the White Oak Nature
Trail. There is no fee for this event, but a valid park admission sticker
is required. This event is weather permitting. 6-9 p.m.
- Roche-A-Cri
State Park, Friendship, (608) 339-6881 - Pumpkin Walk.
Games 3-4:30 p.m. Non-Haunted Hay Rides 3-5 p.m. Presentation by Naturalist
Janna Misener 4:30 p.m.. Haunted Hay Rides 6:00-8:30 p.m. Last tickets
sold at 8:30 p.m. Walk around the 1-mile pumpkin-lit mound road. Food
and drink concession available. Free admission. Hay rides $2. Games
and face painting are free. Starts at office picnic area. 3-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
- Governor Nelson
State Park, Waunakee, (608) 831-3005 - Halloween Hike.
A festive event to celebrate Halloween. Hike a torchlit trail and enjoy
snacks by a campfire. Costumes are welcomed but not required. Dress
to be outside. 6-9 p.m.
- Harrington Beach
State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 or e-mail
- Halloween Candlelight Hike. Take a candlelight hike on a haunted
trail through Harrington Beach. Telescopes for the public to view the
night sky will be provided by the Northern
Cross Science Foundation [exit DNR].
Meet at the Ansay Welcome Center and Puckett's Pond. Sponsored by the
Friends of Harrington Beach and the Northern Cross Science Foundation.
Candlelight and haunted hike 6-9 p.m., public viewing of the night sky
6-11 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 2008
- Council
Grounds State Park, Merrill, (715) 536-8773 or e-mail - Candlelight
Hike. Walk among 500 candles illuminating a 2.5 mile stretch through
Council Grounds. Parking is available at the park entrance. 6 -9 p.m.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
- Blue
Mound State Park, Blue Mounds, (608) 437-5711 or e-mail
- Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe. Ski, hike or snowshoe
on candlelit trails. A bonfire, free hot drinks and food for sale will
be available. Sponsored by the Friends of Blue Mound State Park. Meet
at the ski trailhead. 6-9 p.m.
- Harrington Beach
State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 or e-mail
- Candlelight Ski/Hike. A candlelight ski/hike through the woods
and around Quarry Lake. Refreshments served by the Friends of Harrington
Beach State Park. Sponsored by Friends of Harrington Beach and Northern
Cross Science Foundation. Trail head at Adolph and Marie Ansay Welcome
Center. 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
- Kohler-Andrae State Park,
Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Winter Candlelight Hike and Ski.
Enjoy the winter wonderland at night with family and friends while skiing
or hiking the two-mile cross country trail. Almost 200 tiki torches
will light the way for this annual event. Warm up afterwards by the
fireplace. Refreshments will be available in the heated shelter building.
Please, no pets or sleds allowed on the trail. Cross-country Ski Trail.
6-9 p.m.
Friday, January 30, 2009
- Willow River State
Park, Hudson, (715) 386-5931 or e-mail
- Candlelight Ski and Hike. Ski 2 miles of candlelit trail or
hike half a mile on the Hidden Ponds Nature Trail. Refreshments will
be available at the Nature Center, a bonfire will be at the boat launch,
and hot air balloons are expected for a moon glow in the beach area.
Events begin at the Nature Center. 6-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
- Blue
Mound State Park, Blue Mounds, (608) 437-5711 or e-mail
- Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe. Ski, hike or snowshoe
on candlelit trails. A bonfire, free hot drinks and food for sale will
be available. Sponsored by the Friends of Blue Mound State Park. Meet
at the ski trailhead. 6-9 p.m.
- Harrington Beach
State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 or e-mail
- Candlelight Ski/Hike. A candlelight ski/hike through the woods
and around Quarry Lake. Refreshments served by the Friends of Harrington
Beach State Park. Sponsored by Friends of Harrington Beach and Northern
Cross Science Foundation. Trail head at Adolph and Marie Ansay Welcome
Center. 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
- Kohler-Andrae State Park,
Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Valentine Candlelight Ski and Hike.
Celebrate Valentine's Day a bit early while enjoying the winter wonderland
at night with family and friends. Ski or hike the 2-mile cross-country
trail lit by almost 200 tiki torches. Warm up afterwards by the fireplace.
Refreshments will be available in the heated shelter building. Please,
no pets or sleds allowed. Cross-country Ski Trail. 6-9 p.m.
- Newport State
Park, (920) 854-2500 or e-mail
- 18th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe. Experience
Newport State Park in a different light. Ski, hike, or snowshoe on a
1-mile trail lit by homemade candles. A bonfire, refreshments and lit
grills will greet participants at the end of the trail. Meet at the
picnic area by parking lot 3, near the Fern/Europe Bay Trail. 5:30 -
8:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
- Northern Highland-American
Legion State Forest, Boulder Junction, (715) 542-3923 or e-mail
- Candlelight Ski-Hike-Snowshoe. Enchanting wooded trails, great
people, warm cozy fires. Raven trails will be lit by hundreds of candles—1.5-
and 3-mile loops for skiing and a 1-mile loop for hiking and snowshoeing.
Meet at the Clear Lake Ranger Station off Woodruff Road and the Raven
Ski Trail. 6-9 p.m.
For more information, ask Wisconsin
State Parks, (608) 266-2181.
Last Revised:
Friday June 20 2008
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