March 6 & 7, 2010

A Norwegian term for a long-distance cross-country ski race, a "loppet" is for anyone who loves the joy of gliding across the snow, whether for fun or for competition. The Riding Mountain Loppet on Saturday, March 6, 2010 will have distances of 1.0 km (Chipmunk), 5.7 km (Jackrabbit), 13 km (Cougar) or 26 km (Wolf) for skiers of all ages and skill levels.

Family Fun Day Sunday, March 7th, 2010 offers a variety of free outdoor activities, so be sure to make this event one of many wonderful weekends in Riding Mountain National Park.

For more information about participating in the Loppet or the Family Fun Day, please contact:
Friends of Riding Mountain National Park at (204) 848-4037

or email friends.rmnp@pc.gc.ca.

May 21, 2010

Come to the Visitor Centre and see what exciting new products, clothing and information we have at the Nature Shop for the 2010 season.

June 19, 2010

Enter your favourite photograph or digital image from the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (including the 15 rural municipalities surrounding Riding Mountain National Park)

Winners Announced July 5th, 2010

June 12 & 13, 2010

Take part in the 4th Annual Caching Riding Mountain GPS Adventure Quest and discover the people, places and heritage of the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve and its core area, Riding Mountain National Park. Travel through the 15,000 square kilometers of the Biosphere Reserve locating over 50 caches that have been placed by communities, individuals and businesses for this specific event...

June 21, 2010

Join thousands of Canadians across the country as we celebrate National Aboriginal Day. Held on the summer solstice, this is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada.

June 28, 2010

Since 1998 Friends of Riding Mountain National Park has offered a Junior Naturalist education program for children between the ages of 5 and 12. The focus of this program is to provide children and families with the opportunity to learn about nature; wildlife; ecological integrity and the cultural/archaeological history of Riding Mountain National Park, the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve, and the province of Manitoba.

July 1, 2010

Join millions of Canadians across the country as we celebrate Canada's 141st birthday. Music, cake and activities for everyone. Evening fireworks in Onanole, Manitoba (4.0 km south of Riding Mountain National Park).

July 17, 2010

Celebrate the importance of our parks and historic sites. Take a hike on one of our 40 trails - over 400 km of forests, grasslands and escarpment to discover. Join us at the bandstand on the main beach for music and entertainment.

August 6 - 8, 2010

Take part in a variety of events organized by Riding Mountain National Park's townsite businesses and Chamber of Commerce. Street parties, dog shows, sand castle building and beach volleyball tournaments. There is truly something for everyone.

August 7, 2010

Do you enjoy dressing up in a costume? Are you are under the age of 14? If you answered "yes" to both of these questions join Friends in our annual Wasagaming Weekend kiddie parade. Our kid friendly parade route will be lined by hundreds of cheering spectators! Prizes, drinks and treats to follow.

September 3, 2010

Another year of Junior Naturalists comes to an end.

October 11, 2010

Another Summer season comes to an end.

October 23, 2010

Join Friends and Park staff as we transform the Wasagaming townsite into a "Zombie Quarantine Zone". The sights and sounds of this creepy tradition will test even the bravest of souls! Silver collection at the door to help support Friends research and education programs.