It’s going to be a busy week of events and programs at Itasca State Park, and all are invited to see what the park has to offer this time of year. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the programs they have going on this week. You can go to the Itasca…
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Summer programming is in full swing at Itasca State Park, and the park’s staff of naturalists have a full weekend of activities planned to close out the month of May. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have planned. Wildflowers are one of Itasca’s biggest attractions this time of year, and…
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Memorial Day weekend is this weekend, and Itasca State Park has a number of events and programs taking place in the park, as this is one of their busiest times of the entire year. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the events and programs they have planned for Saturday. Cox says…
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It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks at Itasca State Park, as they will be holding a number of events and programs over the next couple of weekends. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this busy stretch will kick off with a scavenger hunt this weekend. Things will really start to pick…
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The State of Minnesota has a very rich wildflower scene, and fortunately for those in Northwest Minnesota, Itasca State Park is one of the best places in the state to see all that Minnesota has to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a park wildflower forecast. Itasca State Park is also known…
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Next weekend is the Minnesota Fishing Opener, and Mothers Day weekend, and Itasca State Park will be holding a number of events in conjunction with the two holidays. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. Cox says if you wanted to do some fishing in the park, there are some lakes where…
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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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The Spring season is officially underway at Itasca State Park, which means that now’s a great time to see what the park has to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter says spring is a great time to visit the park, as there’s something new to see each week. More information about amenities and services…
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Spring activities were starting to ramp up at Itasca State Park, but recent snowfall will likely delay the opening of some different areas and trails in the park. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter says one area of the park that will have its opening date pushed back is the ever popular Wilderness Drive. If…
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While it may feel a little chilly some days, the calendar has officially flipped into spring, and Itasca State Park has many different trails at your disposal for recreational activities. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they have multiple miles of trails for both hiking and biking. If you’re a dog lover, you’re in luck…
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