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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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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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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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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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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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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One of the best things about fall in Minnesota is the fall colors, and if you’ve been planning on making a trip to Itasca State Park this week would be the week to get out there. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says fall colors are in full peak this weekend. Cox says there will…
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It’s a busy weekend of Events at Itasca State Park this weekend, and naturalists will be looking forward to a nice fall day to be outside. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the activities they have going on today, including a new scavenger hunt event. Cox says the hiking theme continues later…
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Itasca State Park will be hosting a new event on Saturday, and people of all ages are invited to take part, and take in the beautiful fall colors. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. As a bonus if you want to continue to hang around in the park, there will also be…
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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…
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