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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It’s officially spring, and Lake Bemidji State Park is celebrating accordingly. Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some events they will be hosting in the Month of April. Drake says there’s also plenty of recreational activities to do during the Spring months including, hiking and biking on the park’s many trails. For more information on events,…
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Lake Bemidji State Park is kicking off spring with their Spring Equinox Celebration today from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Park Naturalist Christa Drake has the details. Then later on today from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Lake Bemidji State Park’s Secret in the Stars Escape Room will be open. For more information on Lake…
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The 2023/2024 winter season has been a tough one for state parks and winter recreation organizations looking to host events that require snow and cold weather. Lake Bemidji State Park is one of those entities that have had to adapt to weather conditions. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some winter recreation events…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have released their schedule for the 2024 Free Parks Day, with the first one scheduled for January 15. Free Parks Day is when the Minnesota DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas, giving Minnesotans a free of charge opportunity to experience the…
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Despite uncooperative weather the Lake Bemidji State Park will be hosting a number of free events throughout the rest of the year and throughout January. Lake Bemidji State Park Manager Shannon Bungart highlights some events that will be running through the end of the year. Then on January 1 the park will kick off the…
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It might not feel like it yet but Winter is coming and that does not mean that the fun at Lake Bemidji State Park will come to an end. Lake Bemidji State Park assistant manager Shannon Bungart shares what the park has to offer during the winter months. Bungart also highlighted some events coming up…
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While the summer season is over, Lake Bemidji State Park still has plenty of fall programs and events going on during the Month on October. State Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights these events. There are also plenty of recreational activities that you can continue to do during the fall season as explained by Drake. These…
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Lake Bemidji State Park has a Halloween event for kids coming up next weekend. A Spooky Candlelight Hike will be held at the park Saturday, October 29 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Park naturalist Christa Drake says the hike is coming back after a couple of years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drake says the…
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