A lantern is seen at a previous lantern-lit snowshoe event at Van Riper State Park. (Justin Marietti/Mining Journal)

CHAMPION — Van Riper State Park has announced plans for three upcoming lantern-lit snowshoe events.

The first event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Road in Negaunee.

The next two events will be at Van Riper’s Rustic Peshekee Cabin trails, from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays on Jan. 23 and Feb. 6.

Park staff is encouraging carpooling, as parking is limited for these events.

The Van Riper Facebook page reads, “With kerosene lanterns guiding your way, there is a 1.5 mile self-guided loop winding through the snow-filled woods. The trail starts at the Peshekee River Rustic Cabin, where the cabin will be open with a warm fire beckoning inside. 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 be monitoring conditions and may cancel the event in the occurrence of inclement weather, such as severe storms and temperatures.

Any cancellation will be posted on the Van Riper Facebook page.