Tag: Itasca State Park

Smokey Bear Day at Itasca State Park 

Wildfire smoke has been a common occurrence across Minnesota during the summer, and the staff at Itasca State Park is offering you and your family an opportunity to learn more about wildfire with their annual Smokey Bear Day on Thursday. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  More information can be seen…
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July 14, 2025 0

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

Summer programming at Itasca State Park continues into this weekend, and all are invited to see what the park has to offer. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into some of the events going on today.  Cox says they also have a lot planned for Sunday.  More information can be seen on…
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July 12, 2025 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

After a busy 4th of July weekend, the staff at Itasca State Park are continuing on with their busy summer programming schedule. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what’s going on in the park today. (Tuesday)  Cox says their programming continues throughout the week, and she previews a number of different things going…
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July 8, 2025 0

Take a trip to Itasca State Park this Independence Day 

Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for our Minnesota State Parks. This is no different for Itasca State Park who will have different events and programs happening throughout the day. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a sneak peak into some of their plans for the 4th. …
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July 2, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Update 

It’s 4th of July week at Itasca State Park, which means the park staff will be busy holding events and programs all week long. Itasca Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the programs happening through Thursday.  For more information about Itasca State Park and a full schedule of events go to the park’s webpage…
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June 30, 2025 0

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

It’s a busy weekend of events at Itasca State Park, and all are invited to see what the park has to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the events taking place on Saturday.  Cox says the fun continues into Sunday with another day full of activities.  For more information about Itasca…
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June 28, 2025 0

Summer programming in full swing at Itasca State Park 

Summer programming is in full swing at Itasca State Park, which means there’s a program happening almost every day in June, and July. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the programs happening today.  Cox also previews some of the other programs they have planned through Friday.  For more information about Itasca State Park…
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June 25, 2025 0

Wildflowers blooming at Itasca State Park 

Wildflowers at Itasca State Park are starting to bloom, and all are invited to make their way over to the park to come see them. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says now’s a great time to visit, as the white and pink lady slippers are out.  Cox shares some of the other wildflowers that…
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June 23, 2025 0

Learn to fish at Itasca State Park 

The staff at Itasca State Park is offering a chance for novices to learn more about fishing, without having to purchase any equipment. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about this unique opportunity.  Later in the day Cox says Itasca State Park will also be holding a free educational event.  For more…
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June 19, 2025 0

Busy week at Itasca State Park 

It’s a busy week of events at Itasca State Park, and all are invited out to the park this week to see what they have to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the events happening today and tomorrow. Cox says they also have a number of events happening later in the…
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June 17, 2025 0