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The lanterns are going on the move! For the first time ever, join the staff of Van Riper and the Michigan Iron Industry Museum for a Lantern-lit snowshoe trail around the grounds of the Iron Industry Museum. Let the lanterns guide your way through the snow-covered woods, and then be sure to warm up and take in the Museum, which will be staying open late (until 9 pm) for this one night only.
The trail will be packed, but please bring your snowshoes; the park will have a limited supply available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Park staff will monitor conditions and cancel the event in the occurrence of inclement weather (severe storms/temperatures). Any cancellation will be posted on the Van Riper State Park and the Michigan Iron Industry Museum Facebook page.
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. To make a camping reservation, visit MIDNRReservations.com or call 1-800-447-2757.
Please Note: Dates occasionally change and events may be canceled due to inclement weather and other reasons. Please call the park to confirm dates/times prior to your arrival.