Tag: Itasca State Park

Plan a trip to Itasca State Park this Memorial Day weekend 

Memorial Day weekend is still a couple weeks away, but if you’re planning out your holiday plans the staff at Itasca State Park ask that you consider visiting Itasca. Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they have a number of fun activities going on this Memorial Day Weekend, and she highlights some of the programs going…
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May 12, 2025 0

Itasca State Park gearing up for busy spring & summer months

Spring has arrived at Itasca State Park, and park staff are gearing up for their busiest months of the year. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says park services and area will be reopening throughout the month of May.  Cox says there’s also a ton of fun recreational activities to do at Itasca this time…
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April 29, 2025 0

Itasca State Park celebrating Arbor Day 

Arbor Day is on Friday, and the staff at Itasca State Park have a special activity planned for those looking to take the classrooms outside. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  Arbor Day isn’t the only celebration at Itasca this week, as all Minnesota State Parks are celebrating Free Parks Day, and…
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April 21, 2025 0

Itasca State Park update 

While recent snow storms have interrupted our spring weather as of late, that hasn’t stopped the staff at Itasca State Park from ramping up their spring programming. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what programs they have on the schedule this month.  If you’ve been cooped up for the winter, Cox says…
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April 7, 2025 0

March Programming at Itasca State Park 

Spring is right around the corner, and the Staff at Itasca State is gearing up for another month of activities. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park for the month of March .  If you would just like to visit the park Cox says now’s…
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March 3, 2025 0

Itasca State Park hosting Old Time Ice Harvest this weekend 

The Staff at Itasca State Park invite you to the Park this Saturday, as they are bringing back their Old Time Ice Harvest on Lake Itasca. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the event.  Cox says they will also be holding a snowshoeing for beginners program after the Ice Harvest…
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February 18, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Programming Update 

You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, as they will be hosting a pair of free events. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the program they’re hosting on Thursday called Kid’s Science Discovery: Animal Tracks and Sign.  Then on Saturday, Cox says you can come out to the park…
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January 20, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Update 

Despite the lack of snow, the staff at Itasca State Park has a fun month of free events and programs planned for people of all ages. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the programming they have planned for this week.  Cox also highlighted some of the programs they have on the schedule…
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January 7, 2025 0

Registration now open for Itasca State Park Christmas Bird Count 

Registration is now open for the annual Itasca State Park Audubon Christmas Bird Count, and Itasca State Park is looking for volunteers to help with this long standing park tradition. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the Christmas Bird Count, and explains what being a volunteer consists of. For more information…
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November 26, 2024 0

Itasca State Park Update  

Itasca State Park will be taking a break in their monthly programming this November. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this does not mean that the park will be closed to visitors, as many portions of the park will still be open for outdoor recreation, and hunting.  Cox says people should also mark their…
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October 30, 2024 0