Make-and-take Snowshoe Workshop

With the coming of fall, the winter months are just around the corner.  Prepare early this year to enjoy the snow by making your own snowshoes during a two-day workshop at Lac qui Parle State Park.  On Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:00  p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 am to 2 p.m., workshop presenters will teach attendees how to string the laces on pre-built wooden snowshoe frames, then demonstrate how to use them.

For just $75 and a few hours time, you can make and take home your very own pair of traditional Ojibwe-style (pointed end) snowshoes.  The snowshoes will not only give you the ability to explore Minnesota's winter wilderness, but will give you the added satisfaction of knowing you made them yourself."

The $75 registration fee includes the snowshoe kit and materials. Lunch will not be provided, so attendees should bring a sack lunch. Class size is limited to 12 people and advance registration is required so that the appropriate quantities and sizes of snowshoe kits may be ordered. Registration deadline is Oct. 3.  To register, contact the park office at (320) 734-4450 ext 225 or e-mail cara.greger@state.mn.us .

The workshop will be held in the park education center. A State Park vehicle permit is required to enter the park and is available at the park office.