Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park

04/13/2026

02/13/2026

Candlelight Event at the Glacial Lakes State Park for February 14, 2026 has been POSTPONED (date to be determined) due to unsafe trail conditions for an event. The warm weather is nice, however has made trails slippery.

01/22/2026

Friends, due to the dangerous temperatures expected tonight the Friends Group meeting is moving online. Please see below.

Topic: Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park Quarterly Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/7960448032?pwd=KjMHx5a8ZQegacVeVP8HGMYsZjUHPp.1

Meeting ID: 796 044 8032
Passcode: 93sqWh

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01/08/2026

Are you curious about the Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park group? Joins us on January 22nd at the Starbuck Airport to see what it's all about!

01/08/2026

Save the date: the first Free Park Day is coming up in two weeks! 🤩🌲

Mark your calendars for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 for free admission to any Minnesota state park or recreation area. Vehicle entry fees are waived all day so anyone can access the outdoors, regardless of financial background. Take advantage of the fee-free day to get some fresh air and enjoy the beauty of this time of year.

Free Park Days are offered four times each year, one in each season. If you miss out on Jan. 19, you can still enjoy other Free Park Days later in the year:
—Saturday, Apr. 25
—Saturday, Jun. 13
—Friday, Nov. 27

More information on Free Park Day can be found on our website: mndnr.gov/freeparkdays

Photo credit: Nathan Sutch, Whitewater State Park

11/21/2025

06/14/2025

Naturalist Programs For Thursday June 19, 2025

06/11/2025

Check this out 👇🏻👇🏻

03/27/2025

Definitely places you should hike!!!!

02/23/2025

Candlelight Event now till 8 pm! It’s a beautiful night for a hike!