Itasca State Park kicking off October programming 

The staff at Itasca State Park is kicking off their fall programming this week, and this week in particular will be offering a number of hiking events for people of all ages and hiking experience. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the events on Friday, and Saturday. 

Cox says the hiking theme continues into late Saturday and Sunday as there will be more hiking, and non hiking events taking place. 

For a full schedule of events, and more park information go to the Itasca State Park Webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks.