Candlelight Ski/Hike, Winter Star Gazing to be held at Kettle Moraine

CAMPBELLSPORT - Break the cabin fever by journeying to the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit for the annual Candlelight Ski/Hike on the Zillmer Trails, located off County Road SS between State 67 and County Road G near New Prospect, and Winter Star Gazing at the Ice Age Visitor Center, located off State 67 half mile west of Dundee, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. The public is encouraged to car pool due to limited parking space.

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The Zillmer 1.2-mile brown loop will be lighted by the soft glow of candle luminaries. If there is snow, the trail will be groomed for cross-country skiing. This is trail is suited to the whole family to ski with no sharp curves or steep hills. There will also be plenty of room for hikers to travel through the candlelit enchanting dark winter woods.

Warm up at the roaring campfire or venture into the heated shelter building. To further chase away the chills, enjoy a cup of hot cider and cookies provided by the Friends of the Kettle Moraine.

At the Ice Age Visitor Center, drop in to join the Northern Cross Science Foundation members for some great star gazing, but only if the skies are clear. Spy distant planets, marvel at far away galaxies, and take in the beauty of a dumb-bell nebula, or globular cluster.

A Wisconsin State Park System Vehicle Admission Sticker is required at Zillmer. Stickers can be purchased that night. For more information, contact the staff at the Ice Age Visitor Center at 920-533-8322. The center’s winter hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.