As summer continues to wind down, the naturalists at Itasca State Park invite you to come and visit the park before sending the kids back to school. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this weekend would be a great time to visit, as they have a number of free programs on the schedule. Cox…
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The summer months are starting to wind down, but for the naturalists at Itasca State Park, August is one of the busiest times of the year in the park. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says August is a time when they host activities the whole family will enjoy, and that they have a full day…
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Summer is starting to wind down, but the programming at Itasca State Park isn’t, as the park’s naturalists have a full week of programming planned, to kick off the month of August. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of their activities this week. Cox says they will also be wrapping…
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A Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night at Itasca State Park – Writing the Wild: Poetry and Prose Open Mic Night – will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 7:30-9 p.m. Meet at Lake Itasca Amphitheater in the picnic grounds. If raining, meet at the Biome Center, University of Minnesota Itasca Biological Station (along Main Park…
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A Wet and Wild Mississippi River Event Day will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.at Itasca State Park. Meet at the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center and the pathway to the Mississippi Headwaters and the Lakeside Museum in the picnic grounds. Come explore water and life along the Mississippi River at a…
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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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