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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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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A lot of services have closed for the winter at Itasca State Park, but there’s still plenty of things open that could make for a fun winter vacation. Sandra Lichter of Itasca State Park highlights some of the park’s services that will remain open for the winter. Itasca State Park will also be continuing with…
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After a busy fall, and summer season, programming at Itasca State Park will be taking a break for the month of November. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us more. While it will be a slow month program wise, Lichter says there will be opportunities for people to do some deer hunting in the…
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It’s MEA break this week, and the Staff at Itasca State Park invite you to the park this week to celebrate. Lead Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a couple different programs at the park over MEA Break, and that you and your family are invited to participate. Cox says you can…
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The Staff at Itasca State Park have another weekend of fun activities this weekend. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into this week’s programming, which includes the return of a fan favorite event. While it may not feel like it yet, cold temperatures are expected to arrive in the coming…
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Fall colors are a must see this time of year in Minnesota, and Itasca State Park is one of the best locations in the state to witness these fall colors. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a fall color forecast, as some trees have begun to change for fall. Cox also gives her best…
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The staff at Itasca State Park are offering a pair of special events this weekend. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of the two events that are set to take place on Friday, and Saturday. More information about park programs and facilities can be found on the Itasca State Park webpage on…
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You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, for a fun filled week of programs and events. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into what they have going on at the park this week. Then this weekend, Cox says they’ll have a very special guest at the park to…
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