Tag: Itasca State Park

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

Saturday is Free Parks Day at all state parks and recreation areas in Minnesota, and in celebration Itasca State Park has a number of programs and activities planned in celebration. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  Cox says they also have a fun activity planned for Sunday as well.  For more…
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June 13, 2026 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

It’s a busy time of year at Itasca State Park, and the parks staff of naturalists have events happening almost every day throughout the month. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of what they have happening this week.  Fishing is one of Minnesota’s most popular pastimes, and Cox says they will also…
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June 9, 2026 0

Itasca State Park Wildflower Forecast 

The State of Minnesota has a rich wildflower scene, and for those in Northwest Minnesota, Itasca State Park is one of the best places in the state to see these flowers. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us the latest park wildflower forecast, as their lady slippers are starting to bloom.  You can go…
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June 4, 2026 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

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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June 1, 2026 0

Itasca State Park closing out May with full weekend of events 

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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May 29, 2026 0

Memorial Day Weekend at Itasca State Park 

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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May 22, 2026 0

Itasca State Park holding numerous events over next couple of weeks 

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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May 14, 2026 0

Itasca State Park wildflower forecast 

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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May 6, 2026 0

Itasca State Park holding numerous events for Fishing Opener & Mothers Day 

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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April 30, 2026 0

Itasca State Park celebrating Free Parks Day this weekend 

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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April 20, 2026 0