Tag: Itasca State Park

Itasca State Park events this week 

Independence Day weekend is over, but the summer programs at Itasca State Park continue. Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what’s going on at the park this week.  Their summer programming continues into the weekend with lots going on including their weekly concert series.  The full interview with Connie Cox can be heard online at…
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July 8, 2024 0

Events at Itasca State Park this week 

Itasca State Park’s summer programming continues into July with over 50 programs going on throughout July for people of all ages and interests. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us some of the events going on in the first half of this week.  Cox says there are also many events happening later in the…
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July 2, 2024 0

Itasca State Park Take Me Fishing Tuesday 

Itasca State Park will be hosting their Take Me Fishing Tuesday program today from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says people of all ages and abilities are invited and tells us more about the program.  Again this program will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the…
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June 18, 2024 0

Itasca State Park offering many fishing and wildflower programs this June 

June is here and Itasca State Park is offering many outdoor programs throughout the month. One outdoor activity that has many programs dedicated to it is fishing. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what fishing events they have in store.  Another popular thing to do in Itasca is to check out the vast…
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June 5, 2024 0

Itasca State Park holding multiple events over Memorial Day Weekend 

Itasca State Park is kicking off their summer season this weekend with a plethora of events and activities starting on Friday. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some events going on this weekend.  Cox says there will also be some events for the kids as well on Saturday.  Finally Cox says the fun continues…
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May 23, 2024 0

Itasca State Park hosting pair of events this Saturday 

There will be a pair of events taking place at Itasca State Park this Saturday. From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM people are invited to take in Itasca’s bird population for their spring birding program. Itasca naturalist Connie Cox has the details.  Later in the day from 1:30 PM  to 2:00 PM youth are invited…
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May 10, 2024 0

Itasca State Park ramping up spring activities 

It’s a busy month of Activities at Itasca State Park as they have over a dozen events planned for this May. Itasca State Park Lead Interpretive Naturalist Connie Cox says events kick off on May 11 with their Bird Spotting Program.  Later that afternoon Cox says the Itasca State Park Jr Naturalist Program will resume…
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May 1, 2024 0

Saturday is Free Parks Day 

Saturday is Free Parks Day and that means the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter says Itasca State Park is celebrating Free Parks Day with their Signs of Spring Hike. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa…
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April 24, 2024 0

Itasca State Park April Events 

Spring is here and Itasca State Park is celebrating with a number of events throughout April. Itasca State Park Interpretive Naturalist Sandra Lichter highlights some of the events going on this month.  Lichter says there will also be a pair of events going on later in the month as well, including a special event for…
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April 10, 2024 0

Itasca State Park kicking off Spring with pair of events 

Itasca State Park has a pair of events taking place this week with their Animals of the Forest Walk, on March 22, and Headwaters Walk on March 23. Itasca State Park Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us more.  For more information on Itasca State Park events and park hours go to www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00181#homepage.


March 18, 2024 0