Tag: Itasca State Park

Itasca State Park hosting Old Time Ice Harvest this weekend 

The Staff at Itasca State Park invite you to the Park this Saturday, as they are bringing back their Old Time Ice Harvest on Lake Itasca. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the event.  Cox says they will also be holding a snowshoeing for beginners program after the Ice Harvest…
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February 18, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Programming Update 

You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, as they will be hosting a pair of free events. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the program they’re hosting on Thursday called Kid’s Science Discovery: Animal Tracks and Sign.  Then on Saturday, Cox says you can come out to the park…
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January 20, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Update 

Despite the lack of snow, the staff at Itasca State Park has a fun month of free events and programs planned for people of all ages. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the programming they have planned for this week.  Cox also highlighted some of the programs they have on the schedule…
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January 7, 2025 0

Programming resuming at Itasca State Park 

After taking a break in programming due to the Holidays, programming at Itasca State Park will be resuming in January. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights a pair of programming they will be hosting in early January.  Cox says people are also invited to take part in the many other recreational activities available to…
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December 23, 2024 0

Winter Recreation Opportunities at Itasca State Park 

Snow is falling at Itasca State Park, which means that the park will be opening its many trails for outdoor recreational activities. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the activities that are available to you during the winter months.  If you’re not into skiing or snowmobiling, Cox says you could also check…
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December 3, 2024 0

Registration now open for Itasca State Park Christmas Bird Count 

Registration is now open for the annual Itasca State Park Audubon Christmas Bird Count, and Itasca State Park is looking for volunteers to help with this long standing park tradition. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the Christmas Bird Count, and explains what being a volunteer consists of. For more information…
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November 26, 2024 0

Itasca State Park Update  

Itasca State Park will be taking a break in their monthly programming this November. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this does not mean that the park will be closed to visitors, as many portions of the park will still be open for outdoor recreation, and hunting.  Cox says people should also mark their…
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October 30, 2024 0

Hunting opportunities at Itasca State Park 

If you’re an area hunter and you’re looking for a place to hunt this November, Itasca State Park may be a place to consider. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the hunting opportunities at Itasca State Park.  Cox says a unique aspect of the Itasca State Park deer hunt is that…
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October 21, 2024 0

Itasca State Park gearing up for cold weather 

The staff at Itasca State Park are gearing up for the cool weather, and will be shutting down much of the park’s campgrounds for the year. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what is shutting down, and what will remain open.  Cox says some of their cabins will also be shutting down for…
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October 19, 2024 0

Itasca State Park Programming Update 

The staff at Itasca State Park will be wrapping up their fall programming this month, but don’t worry, as there is still time to get out and take in the fall colors and cooler weather. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the programming going on this week.  Cox says they also have…
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October 14, 2024 0