great_snowshoeing.jpg

Bayfield's annual 5- and 10-kilometer snowshoe races honor local hero Asaph Whittlesey, who snowshoed 250 miles in the 1870s to protest the area’s lack of railroads.

Kettle Moraine State Forest, Eagle
 

Moonlight Snowshoeing


January 10, 2009

New Auburn

Join naturalist Rod Gont on a 1 hour (2 hour option available) night time snowshoe hike by moonlight, starting at the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age Visitor Center. All ages are invited. No charge. 40+ pairs of snowshoes for all ages available for those without them (please call ahead to reserve, no charge-donation accepted). Visitor Center will be open and we’ll have a fire going in the fireplace. Cocoa and hot water will be available (but bring your own tea, soup, cups, etc.). Two outside fires for sitting by, roasting hot dogs (bring your own), making smores, etc. A program about snowshoes will be presented at 6:30pm. Rod goes regardless of weather. Website www.wiparks.net Details Address

Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area
13394 County Road M
New Auburn, WI 54757


Contact Information
Voice: 715-967-2800

Event Date Detail
1/10/2009-1/10/2009

7pm.