Tag: Itasca State Park

Itasca State Park Update 

Itasca State Park is in the back stretch of their very busy summer schedule, as August is the final month of their summer programming. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us some of the programs they have going on this week.  Lichter says the fun continues into the weekend, with another full slate of…
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August 7, 2024 0

Itasca State Park wrapping up July Programming

July Programming is wrapping up this week at Itasca State Park but don’t worry as there’s still plenty of fun activities going on this week. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us some of the things they have going on this week.  Cox also invites you out to Itasca, and other area parks to…
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July 29, 2024 0

Itasca State Park program update 

Summer programming continues this week at Itasca State Park, and the park will be introducing some new events to their schedule. Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us the rundown of some of this week’s events.  Programming continues into the weekend with a chance to do some yoga and take in some local talent.  For more…
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July 22, 2024 0

Smokey Bear Day at Itasca State Park 

Itasca State Park will be hosting their Annual Smokey Bear Event Day this Thursday afternoon at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center in celebration of Smokey’s 80th Birthday. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  For more information go to the Itasca State Park webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks.


July 17, 2024 0

Summer programming at Itasca State Park continues 

Summer fun continues at Itasca State Park this week. Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the events going on early this week.  Cox says Thursday is a big day at Itasca State Park, because they are going to be celebrating Smokey the Bear’s 80th Birthday.  The wildfire theme goes into the weekend with a…
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July 15, 2024 0

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