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LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK

Two white trumpeter swans soar through a bright blue sky over Douglas County during the annual Christmas Bird Count. More trumpeters are being spotted in Douglas County, and in more locations. (Contributed / Tom Ries)
Local
Trumpeter swans spotted for the first time during Kensington Christmas bird count
Migration is the most dangerous thing a bird does, and if they can find open water and food in Minnesota, they'll stay.
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Local
Candlelight snowshoe and hike event planned for Feb. 4 at Lake Carlos State Park
Hikers and snowshoers of all ages and abilities will get a chance to traverse Lake Carlos State Park by candle and starlight in February.
January 26, 2023 11:30 AM
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News
Christmas Bird Count seeks volunteers in Kensington and Carlos
Counting birds enables locals to get involved in citizen science, meet people and see birds. All skill levels are welcome as experienced birds can be paired with novices.
December 13, 2022 03:19 PM
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Lifestyle
Lake Carlos State Park announces 2-day snowshoe lacing workshop
Registration deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 6.
December 02, 2022 01:36 PM

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Latest Headlines
Lake Carlos State Park
Community
Entrance fee waived to Lake Carlos State Park and all other Minnesota state parks Saturday, June 11
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Saturday, June 11, is the third “Free Park Day” of the year.
June 08, 2022 07:02 AM
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By  Echo Press staff report
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Lifestyle
Local Audubon chapter to learn about bird migration
All are welcome to attend. The Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter is the local chapter of National Audubon Society and is for anyone interested in birds and nature.
April 29, 2022 02:45 PM
Lake Carlos State Park offers visitors a beautiful, rolling landscape, which is perfect for winter outings like hiking, snowshoeing, sledding and more.
Lifestyle
Update: Final candlelight event of season offered at Lake Carlos State Park
This story corrects information about reserving snowshoes for the event. Space is not limited and no reservations are needed.
March 07, 2022 06:08 PM
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By  Al Edenloff
Lake Carlos State Park offers visitors a beautiful, rolling landscape, which is perfect for winter outings like hiking, snowshoeing, sledding and more.
Lifestyle
Two snowshoe events offered at Lake Carlos State Park
Snowshoe with the Naturalist is Saturday, Feb. 26 and a candlelight snowshoe is Saturday, March 12
February 25, 2022 10:12 AM
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By  Al Edenloff
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Lake Carlos State Park to host candelight snowshoe excursion
The public is invited to snowshoe by candelight and starlight from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Lake Carlos State Park.
February 09, 2022 02:23 PM
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Lake Carlos' open water draws thousands more birds for Christmas Bird Count
Park naturalist points to climate change as a reason for open water.
January 14, 2022 07:15 AM

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Warm weather brings out hikers, skiers on Christmas Eve at Lake Carlos State Park
Hikers and skiers enjoy warm weather on Christmas Eve
December 24, 2021 03:00 PM
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By  Lowell Anderson
News
Lake Carlos State Park to remain open during deer hunt Nov. 6-9
A special deer hunt will be held Nov. 6-9 at Lake Carlos State Park to control deer overpopulation and protect natural resources.
November 03, 2021 06:00 AM
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By  Travis Gulbrandson
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News
Lake Carlos State Park weekend programs include owls, geocaching
Owl program is Friday, Sept. 10, and geocaching is Saturday, Sept. 11.
September 09, 2021 07:00 AM
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