Discovering the Stories of Rapids Lake

Discover the stories and fascinating secrets of the Rapids Lake site. Participants will take a walk to explore the site and learn the history of land they walk on. This program is FREE to all ages and no experience is needed. Registration is required; the program will shift to indoors in the event of severe weather.

Questions? Contact [MinnesotaValley@fws.gov](mailto:MinnesotaValley@fws.gov) or call (952) 854-5900 (press 1 to reach Visitor Services).

Location: Meet us at the classrooms at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center.
15865 Rapids Lake Rd, Carver, MN 55315

Registration Information: Registration required through [Signup.com](https://signup.com/go/eapFivN). Capped at 15 participants

Activity Level: This program starts indoors and will shift outdoors for the walk. Total distance covered is less than 1 mile and the pace is slow, with many stops along the way.

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Accessibility: Accessibility at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center:

Restrooms and a water bottle filler are available inside the visitor center. There is an outdoor restroom, but no outdoor water fountains. There is dedicated handicap parking available. The Rapids Lake Trail and Forest Loop are flat natural surface paths and the trail leading to both is paved with a slight downward slope. Depending on seasonal trail conditions, natural surface paths may be muddy (summer) or snowy (winter). Paths may not always be suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. It is a 0.1-0.2 mile walk to get to the trailhead from the parking lot. There are no rest areas along the trails but are present inside and outside the visitor center.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at [oscar_hernandez@fws.gov](mailto:oscar_hernandez@fws.gov).