Itasca State Park Visitors Enjoy August Blooms at Wildflower Walk

Every season, there’s a new adventure to explore at Itasca State Park, and last Wednesday, visitors had the chance to explore the Wildflower Walk with a park...

MN DNR Expands All-Terrain Track Chair Program to More State Parks

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is its all-terrain track chair program by bringing the adaptive mobility devices to eight additional state parks, including...

Lake Itasca Public Water Access at Itasca State Park to Be Closed for Rest of Summer

The Lake Itasca Public Water Access in Itasca State Park is closing tomorrow and will be closed through the rest of the 2023 summer season due to construction of a new...

Northwoods Experience: Itasca State Park Snowshoers Start the New Year with Last Day Hike

Itasca State Park is providing winter activities to introduce participants to nature and outdoor fun. To celebrate the end of 2022 and welcome in the new year, people had...

“Tour of Minnesota” Bicyclists Making Their Way Across the State

A group of over 200 cyclists are traveling across central and northwestern Minnesota as part of the Tour of Minnesota Bike Tour, and their most recent stop was at the...

Northwoods Adventure: Itasca State Park Prepares for Summer Rush

As summer approaches, Itasca State Park is getting its facilities and staff ready for the arrival of park visitors. Through various activities, visitors will be...

Entrance to All Minnesota State Parks Free This Saturday

If you’re looking for something to do this upcoming weekend, remember that entrance to all Minnesota state parks is free on Saturday. The Minnesota Department of...

Minnesota State Parks Ringing in New Year with First Day Hikes

This weekend, Minnesota state parks will be ringing in the new year by welcoming both locals and visitors to participate in their First Day Hike event on Saturday,...

9-Acre Wildfire Burning in Itasca State Park

A small fire is burning tonight in Itasca State Park. The fire was reported around 3:30 yesterday afternoon and is burning in timber, lowland grasses, and brush in a...

Water Protectors Hold Press Conference to Address Line 3 Construction

Tribal members, state and local officials, and those opposed to construction of Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline held a press conference today to address and call...

Northwoods Adventure: Itasca State Park Mississippi Headwaters Restoration

Itasca State Park was established in 1891, making it Minnesota’s oldest state park. This week, the park is undergoing a restoration project for the Mississippi...

Bicyclist Completes 600-Mile Trip From Iowa Border to Mississippi Headwaters

With COVID-19 disrupting many outdoor events, bicyclist Brian Kutz decided to embark on a 600-mile trip on his own. After discovering the Mississippi Headwaters Trail,...