Each gnome is holding a different item recommended for a winter hike. Once you spot a gnome, take note of the trail name, record what the gnome is holding, or snap a selfie to commemorate the find.

And then, suddenly and seemingly out of nowhere, winter turned into gnome ... On one branch of the gnome family tree, you will find the gonks, a name that is ridiculously satisfying to say ...

For those seeking ongoing adventures, the Winter Trails Gnome Hunt at Morgan Creek Park in Cedar Rapids is a fun scavenger ...