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Nature Parks

Lantern Lit Trail Hike at Independence Lake County Park

February 06 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Family hiking through snowy woods during the Lantern Lit Trail Hike Independence Lake, a winter evening hike with lanterns and outdoor fun

Photo credit: iStock / AscentXmedia

Description

Families can explore the park after dark on a lantern lit, one mile self guided trail through the woods. After the hike, warm up by a campfire with s’mores and hot cocoa at the Beach Center Pavilion. Dogs are welcome, and only one person needs to register per household.

Event cost: $15 per family or household.

Event times: 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 6

Additional Information

Website: https://miwashtenawweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&subtype=NAT,NATURE&_csrf_token=xF0X070U6K1C2I2Y282Y424K6U4L5M50195O3N5B420C5V5Z5S4O055Z5U5A6S715L624B500J024S576T6M5R6458500H5L4E6Q44044V4T59511W5C4V5J4Y1G5Y4J6C

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Washtenaw County

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