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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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If you’re an area hunter and you’re looking for a place to hunt this November, Itasca State Park may be a place to consider. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the hunting opportunities at Itasca State Park. Cox says a unique aspect of the Itasca State Park deer hunt is that…
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