Tag: Free Parks Day

Itasca State Park celebrating Free Parks Day this weekend 

Saturday is Free Parks Day, which means that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving all vehicle permit fees at all 73 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. In conjunction with Free Parks Day, many parks are also holding a number of events and activities to celebrate, including Itasca State Park. Park Naturalist Sandra…
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April 20, 2026 0

Celebrate Free Parks Day at Itasca State Park 

Friday is Free Parks Day, and the naturalists at Itasca State Park invite you to the park this Friday for some late fall fun. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us more about Free Parks Day.  Lichter says one thing you can do during Free Parks Day is take a hike on their Candlelight…
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November 24, 2025 0

Itasca State Park celebrating Free Parks Day this week 

It’s a busy week of programming at Itasca State Park, as Saturday is Free Parks Day. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about Free Parks Day, and some other things they are celebrating this week.  Cox says this week’s programs kick off on Friday, with a full day of activities.  Cox…
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June 9, 2025 0

Saturday is Free Parks Day 

Saturday is Free Parks Day and that means the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter says Itasca State Park is celebrating Free Parks Day with their Signs of Spring Hike. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa…
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April 24, 2024 0