Winter walks by shoe and snowshoe, ice fishing among parks programs

1-2:30 p.m. Friday

French Regional Park

• Take a guided hike. Equipment provided. Cost is $5. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. (bit.ly/threefrench)

Fort Snelling State Park

11 a.m.-noon Friday

• Learn squirrel life cycle and habits on a family friendly outdoor walk. (612-725-2724; mndnr.gov/fortsnelling)

Gooseberry Falls State Park

11 a.m.-noon Saturday

• Take a gentle walk to the upper falls. Cleats recommended. (1-218-595-7100; mndnr.gov/gooseberry)

Blue Mounds State Park

11 a.m.-noon Saturday

• Learn how to start a fire with a magnesium striker. (1-507-283-6050; mndnr.gov/bluemounds)

Afton State Park

1-3 p.m. Saturday

• Learn to use a global positioning system unit, or bring your own. (651-231-6968; mndnr.gov/afton)

1-3:30 p.m. Saturday

Silverwood Park

• Learn about equipment and basic ice and cold- weather safety. Cost is $12. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. (bit.ly/threesilverwood)

Lake Bemidji State Park

2-3:30 p.m. Sunday

• Take Rocky Point Trail to the overlook. There are snowshoes to check out. (1-218-308-2300; mndnr.gov/lakebemidji)

2-3:30 p.m. Saturday

Richardson Nature Center

• Snowshoe with a naturalist. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. (bit.ly/threeguided)