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• Fall Festival at LSP

  • When
    Saturday, October 07, 2023
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lake MI Beach House

  Friends of Ludington State Park are looking forward to hosting the Ludington State Park Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1 to 5 p.m. 

  There will be wagon rides featuring draft horses from Meadow Breeze Farms, a bonfire and apples, donuts and cider.  The events will be held at the Lake Michigan Beach House.

  “It is great to once again hold this fall event at the Ludington State Park.  Last year we had perfect weather and record attendance. We are looking forward to having people come out and enjoy these free activities” said Patrick O’Hare, President, FLSP.   

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, October 15, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Starting from the Warming Shelter

  FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

  For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, November 19, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Starting from the Warming Shelter

  FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

  For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

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• Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking

  • When
    Saturday, December 09, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

  Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

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• FLSP Guided Hike

  • When
    Sunday, December 17, 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Starting from the Warming Shelter

  FLSP is coordinating monthly guided hikes the third Sunday of each month beginning at 2 p.m. from the Warming Shelter. Each hike will be led by two volunteer hike leaders and will cover different areas of the park. You do not have to be an experienced hiker to participate since hiking pace and length will vary depending on the interest of the participants. 

  For more information contact FLSP Vice President, Gary Hearing, Hike Coordinator via email.

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• Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking

  • When
    Saturday, January 06, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

  Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

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• Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking

  • When
    Saturday, January 20, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

  Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

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• Brrrewfest January 27, 2024

  • When
    Saturday, January 27, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Legacy Plaza Downtown Ludington

  The Chamber Alliance will be holding Brrrewfest in Legacy Plaza.  Friends of Ludington State Park is the charity partner.  Check back in December 2023 for more information and to purchase tickets.  

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• Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking

  • When
    Saturday, February 03, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

  Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

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• Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking

  • When
    Saturday, February 17, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

  Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

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• Lantern-lit snowshoe, X-country skiing and/or hiking

  • When
    Saturday, March 02, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ludington State Park Warming Shelter

  Hike a lantern-lit trail through a portion of the Ludington State Park including a stop at a campfire at the amphitheater where hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is available.  If conditions allow, about 40 pairs of snowshoes are available to borrow at no cost.  FLSP volunteers can help people new to snowshoeing strap them on.  If there isn't sufficient snow, the hikes are by foot and still present a nice way to enjoy the park on a winter's evening.  The lighted trail begins at the Warming Shelter, located next to the parking lot at the end of State Highway M-116.  There is no charge to participate, but a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to Ludington State Park. 

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