Itasca State Park will be holding a number of free events and programs over the next couple weeks. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park over the next couple weeks. Cox also reminds park goers to start making their camping and lodging reservations, as the…
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Spring is just about here and the staff at Itasca State Park says there are many different things to do in the park this time of year to celebrate the warmer temperatures. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says one of the things to do in the park during this time of year is…
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All are invited out to Itasca State Park this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Old Time Ice Harvest demonstration event. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews this week’s event. For more information on Itasca State Park events and services, go to the park’s webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at…
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Temperatures are expected to remain in the double digits throughout the week, which means that now would be a good time to get outside, and enjoy the fresh air. If you want to get outside, but don’t know what you want to do, Connie Cox of Itasca State Park says they have plenty of recreational…
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Winter time has arrived, and the staff at Itasca State Park is reminding people that despite the cold weather, now is a great time to spend some time outdoors and do some birdwatching. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says there are over 30 different bird species you can see in the park over the…
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The new year is upon us, and the Staff at Itasca State Park want to help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a snowshoe event later this week on Friday. Cox says they will also be holding an event next week. More information…
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With the New Year fast approaching, people are starting to think of their New Year’s resolutions. Connie Cox of Itasca State Park says if your resolution is to be more active, you should come out to the park on January 2 for their New Years Snowshoe Hike. You can see more information about the Snowshoe…
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If you’re looking for something to do over Christmas break, Itasca State Park’s Twinkle Light trail is now open every evening this winter. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the trail. More information about Itasca State Park can be seen online at the Minnesota DNR website at dnr.state.mn.us.
Itasca State Park invites you to the park next weekend for their annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count event. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the event, and its long history at Itasca. Cox says this bird count is done each year for scientific purposes. For more information about the Audubon…
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December and snow has arrived at Itasca State Park, which means that it’s just about time for their trails to open for different recreational activities. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says some of these trails will open, as soon as they get enough snow. Cox says the Minnesota DNR has a resource available…
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