Hiking in the winter doesn't have to mean trudging through snow. You just have to find some low-elevation hikes to take instead. Here are a few ideas.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests and lakes, Montreal becomes a winter hiker's paradise under a blanket of snow ...

Trails are accessible 24/7 and free for all visitors. For more information about hiking trails, visit the National Park Service website.

6-8 p.m. Jan. 4, Mirror Lake State Park, Baraboo: Two trails will be lit, one for hiking and snowshoeing, one for skiing. Free refreshments and goodies will be available to enjoy around a bonfire.