Summer programming may be over at Itasca State Park, as students are back in school, but the Parks Naturalists still have some programs and activities going on across the park this week. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox fills us in on some of the programs taking place this week. A full schedule of…
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Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate the long weekend, Itasca State Park may be the place for you. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox Says they do have some activities planned in the days leading up to Friday. When it comes to…
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The summer season is starting to wind down, and Itasca State Park is starting to show signs of the upcoming autumn season. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox invites everyone to come and check out the park, with things starting to change. While their programming will start slowing down with school back in session,…
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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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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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