Candlelight Ski

021120.N.BD.CandlelightHike1.jpg — Joe LaForce, followed by Dee LaForce, get to the end of the trail loop Saturday, Feb. 8, at Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near Little Falls. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

By Kelly Humphrey

February 09, 2020 at 7:45 PM

People wearing skis, snowshoes or just boots enjoyed looping trails lined with luminaries Saturday, Feb. 8, during the Candlelight Ski event at the Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near Little Falls. The full moon tried to peek through the clouds during that time but was mostly obscured. A bonfire and refreshments were available at the beginning/end of the trail. For more photos, go to https://bit.ly/2UCVtHL .

1/4: Dee and Joe LaForce make another lap around the trail Saturday, Feb. 8, at Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near Little Falls. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

2/4: A lit candle glows in an ice luminary placed along the ski trail Saturday, Feb. 8, at Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near Little Falls. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

3/4: Nicole Virnig pulls Bryar Virnig as Chad Virnig pulls Brayden Virnig in sleds while snowshoeing Saturday, Feb. 8, at Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near Little Falls. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

4/4: Nicole Virnig pulls Bryar Virnig as Chad Virnig pulls Brayden Virnig in sleds while snowshoeing Saturday, Feb. 8, at Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near Little Falls. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

By Kelly Humphrey

Growing up in the Brainerd lakes area I realized that I never wanted to leave, so it is a true blessing that I was able to find a job at the Dispatch doing something I love. As a visual journalist, I work in the mediums of photography and videography to bring our readers everything from sports, hard news, weather and local events to slice of life documentation of our coverage area.