Outdoor Activity
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Not So Spooky Skelebration
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Join Merrick State Park for their annual "Not So Spooky Skelebration!"
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Sandhill Crane Watch
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Join the Friends of Sandhill to witness the spectacular showing of thousands of cranes coming into roost on the Gallagher Marsh. We will drive to a dike near the Gallagher Marsh and hike to the viewing area.
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Spooktacular Bike & Hike
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Bring the whole family for fall crafts, bike decorating, games, prize drawings, food and drinks.
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Fall Scavenger Hunt
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Search for items, solve riddles and uncover hidden animals in the forest while surrounded by beautiful fall colors and fresh, cool air!
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Full Moon Hike
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Join Park staff on this night hike enjoying the full Harvest Moon. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head…
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Roaming With The Rangers - Parnel Tower Trail System
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Join Educator Kenneth Costa on a hike on one of our many looped trails to learn about what it's like to work for the DNR, the state forest and much more.
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Brady's Rocks Hike
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Receive a quick lesson about the Niagara Escarpment that formed Brady’s Rocks.
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Moonlight Hike
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If the sky is clear, we’ll hike a part of the Whitetail Meadows trail by the light of the moon.
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Beach Bonfire
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Don’t miss our last Beach Bonfire of the year! Join Lakeshore staff on Pebble Beach for a cozy fire and tasty s’mores as the sun sets. Feel free to hang out for a while or just drop in for a quick snack. All ages and abilities welcome.
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Scavenger Hike
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Join our Naturalist for a fall prairie scavenger hunt before our monthly bonfire! The prairie looks different throughout the year, so let’s see what we can find in these chillier days of autumn!