P.H. Hoeft State Park near Rogers City will be hosting its "GO-Get Outdoors" cross-country ski evenings on Saturdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 27 and March 6. A welcoming bonfire, stories, refreshments and great company will greet the participants at the campground host site.

"All visitors, not just skiers, are invited to attend these events. Bring the kids out for stories and hot chocolate by the bonfire, but make sure they are dressed warm so they can dig in the snow to find their own icy wonders that will be hidden in a snow hill," said DNR Park Supervisor Blake Gingrich.

Skiers will meet at the campground visitor's parking lot, and will be able to ski to the historical pavilion via a groomed trail lit with 275 hanging lanterns. There will also be two loops of the campground groomed and set with lights for the not so experienced skiers. Lanterns will be lit from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Participants not cross-country skiing will be asked to use snowshoes or hike in areas not groomed for cross-country skiing. Beautiful candle-lit luminaries will also be on display at the pavilion, and park staff will be on hand to explain how to make these beautiful icy creations.

P.H. Hoeft State Park is located at 5001 US-23 North near Rogers City. For more information about these events, the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend these events, contact the park supervisor at 989-734-2543 (TTY/TDD711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit www.michigan.gov/hoeft.

All motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a 2010 Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A non-resident annual is $29 and a non-resident daily is $8.