Snowshoeing Programs at Voyageurs National Park
Bring your students to the Rainy Lake Visitor Center for a day of winter exploration while learning about the history of winter travel, animal tracking, and how to use snowshoes.
February 24 - March 7th, 2025
Grades 2-5
Basic Snowshoe: Snowshoe Shuffle
Grades 2 - 5
This program is geared towards younger students or students who have never snowshoed before
Students will learn how to put on snowshoes as well as learn about the history of snowshoes and the different types available. Afterwards, students will go on a snowshoe hike along the Oberholtzer trail.
Intermediate: Tracking by Snowshoe
Grades 4 - 5
This program is for 4th and 5th graders that have previously participated in the Snowshoe Shuffle or have some prior snowshoe experience.
Students will start indoors and learn how to identify different animal tracks found in the park. Once outdoors, students will lace up their snowshoes and practice their tracking skills using a track ID card.
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Funding for this project was provided in part by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
The Trust Fund is a permanent fund constitutionally established by the citizens of Minnesota to assist in the protection, conservation, preservation, and enhancement of the state’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.
This program was made possible by a grant from the National Park Foundation through generous support of partners including Union Pacific Railroad and donors across the country.
