Kids & Families

Lantern Hike (Evening Hike Series)

Take an evening hike. Fort Stevenson State Park’s Evening Hike Series is back for 2024. Six evening hikes are planned throughout the year as part of the series, each offers a unique outdoor hike experience. All hikes start from the Visitor Center.

Hikes in the Series:

Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike – May 4 (9:30PM – 10:30PM)
Join us for a fun evening exploring a section of trail lit by a kaleidoscope of glowing objects.

Sensory Hike – August 17 (9PM-10PM)
Take a look at the world from a different perspective!

Participants will stop at stations along the trail where staff will encourage you to use your senses & learn how nocturnal animals navigate the night.

To provide the best experience, park staff will send small groups out on the trail every 15 minutes.

Lantern Hike – August 31 (9PM – 10PM)
New to the series, this hike will feature paper lanterns. Hikers will be asked to decorate a paper lantern and walk the park’s perimeter trail.

Halloween Hike – October 26 (7PM – 8:30PM)
Hike the Halloween themed decorated trail. Bring the little monsters dressed up for a trick or treat opportunity.

First Day Hike – January 1 (6PM-7:30PM)
Cross-country ski, snowshoe or hike to start off the first of the year. Our team will use candle luminaries to light the trail.

Full Snow Moon Candlelight Hike – February 24 (6PM – 7:00PM)
Come out and enjoy the Full Moon in February known as the Snow Moon. Cross-country ski, snowshoe or hike. Our team will use candle luminaries to light the trail.