Celebrate the new year as we look forward to 2025 during this First Day walk. Join us to discover what resolutions our forest animals are making for the new year.

Where to Meet: The River Inn Visitor Center.

Registration: Please sign up ahead of time so we have an idea of how many people will attend this popular program. Sign up using the phone number or email listed here under "more information."

Snowshoe Equipment: Bring your own or borrow ours. We have a variety of sizes from preschool to large adult snowshoes to borrow at no charge. Let us know if you need snowshoes when you register.

How Difficult is this Activity? This is a one-mile walk on a fairly easy trail. There will be a short hill or two. This activity is appropriate for a wide range of ages and abilities. Contact the naturalist if you have further questions or concerns.

What to Bring: Wear clothes that will keep you warm and dry. Winter boots are recommended. Wear layers of clothes that you can unzip if you are getting too warm and zip up if you are cold. Bring a hat and mittens. A neck gator or scarf helps keep you from directly breathing in cold air, which can be difficult for some people with lung conditions.

Walking can make you thirsty, even in winter! A water bottle may be useful. Some people use hiking sticks or ski poles to assist with balance.

Who Should Participate? Everyone! We walk as fast as our slowest walker so that everyone stays together. A wide range of ages, abilities, and experiences usually attends.

Are Dogs Allowed? Yes, but they need to be on a short leash and picked up after. They need to be social around strangers, kids, and other dogs. You may be asked to walk in a certain place in the group, especially if there are other dogs or people who have an aversion to dogs. If you have that aversion to dogs, let the naturalist know so she can separate any dogs from you so everyone can be comfortable. Only service animals are allowed inside buildings so you need to have a plan to keep your pet outside if you need to use the restroom or wish to warm up around the fire after the program.

Directions
3 miles east of Carlton on State Hwy. 210.

More Information
Contact Kristine Hiller at 218-673-7005 or by email at [email protected].