Tag: Itasca State Park

Registration underway for Itasca State Park Christmas Bird Count 

Itasca State Park will be holding their annual Winter Bird Count next month, and the park is looking for avid birders to help gather information for the nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count.  Cox says this event is not for beginners.  More information about the Winter Bird Count or other events and activities at Itasca State…
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November 9, 2026 0

This month at Itasca State Park 

Itasca State Park will be taking a break from their program schedule, as they transition the park into winter, but there is still plenty to do in the park as fall continues to wind down. Itasca State Park lead naturalist Connie Cox says now is a great time to explore the park.  While the park…
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November 3, 2026 0

Deer hunting opportunities available at Itasca State Park 

The Minnesota Deer opener is next weekend, and if you’re still looking for a place to hunt, Itasca State Park may be the place for you. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says there are ample opportunities to hunt deer in the park this November.  With the influx of hunters across the park, Cox…
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October 30, 2026 0

Fun time to visit Itasca State Park 

Programming may be taking a break at Itasca State Park, but now’s still a great time to visit, and get one last outdoor experience before the snow eventually arrives. While the fall colors have moved past peak, Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says now’s still a great time to visit Itasca.  For more information…
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October 19, 2026 0

Celebrate MEA Break at Itasca State Park 

It’s Minnesota MEA break this week, and if you and the family are 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 will be holding many free events and programs throughout MEA Break.  Cox says they will…
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October 12, 2026 0

Busy week at Itasca State Park

It’s going to be a busy week of programming at Itasca State Park, so if you’re looking for something to do this week, the park may be the place for you. Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding multiple events throughout the week this week.  Cox says they also have a lot…
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October 6, 2026 0

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

Fall weather has arrived at Itasca State Park, and the park’s naturalists has a number of fun events and activities that you and the whole family can enjoy. Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a fall centric event on Saturday.  Cox says they will also be holding activities on Sunday.  For more…
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October 3, 2026 0

Itasca State Park Fall Color Forecast 

Fall is in full swing, and Itasca State Park is an excellent place to see all the fall colors Minnesota has to offer this time of year. However, picking the right time to see these colors at their best can be rather difficult. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us the park’s current fall…
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October 2, 2026 0

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

Fall weather has arrived at Itasca State Park, and the park’s naturalists has a plethora of fun events and activities that you and the whole family can enjoy. Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says the weekend’s festivities will kick off this evening with a special event.  As for the weekend, Cox says they will be hosting…
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September 25, 2026 0

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

It’s expected to be a decent weekend weather wise coming up, and one way you can enjoy the early fall season is by taking a trip to Itasca State Park, as they will be holding a series of events. Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be kicking off the weekend on Friday with…
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September 17, 2026 0