The lunar calendar nearly gave us a full-moon weekend in February. It missed by a smidgen.

full moon

But if you squint Saturday night, Feb. 7, you’ll hardly notice that the moon is two days short of full. Weather Gods willing, the moon will still provide beam enough to light a short hike to the “cabin on the lake” at Rock Cut State Park.

We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at the parking lot on the west end of Pierce Lake near the dam and walk a half-mile through the winter landscape to the cabin. There, we’ll enjoy a fire, hot chocolate and stories (bring your favorite moon, lake or winter readings to share).

We’ll watch the moon rise over the lake. Don Miller, hike leader and Education Director at Severson Dells, says, “We can hike, ski, or sled to our hearts content. It’s February, so this is a “Lover’s Moon” you know so no negative thoughts about cloudy weather! If there is moderate snow, hiking may be difficult.”

Maybe we’ll see some wildlife or hear owls.

This is a joint program with the Rock River Vallley Chapter of the Wild Ones.
For more info or to RSVP call Don Miller at Severson Dells 1-815-335-2915 or Kim Risley at 1-815-962-4584.