Itasca State Park in Northern Minnesota is one of those destinations that every Minnesota needs to visit once in their lifetime. And in some, multiple times. The park is one of the oldest in the ...

State officials are inviting Minnesotans to take part in a 125-mile challenge, a state park “Total Takeover,” picnics, summer “samplers” and other special events throughout the coming year as part ...

The 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will make its first public appearance on its journey to Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Itasca State Park, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ...

Well, its headwaters are located in one of Minnesota's most storied and significant nature reserves: Itasca State Park. Itasca was established in 1891, making it Minnesota's oldest state park.

Itasca State Park has transformed into a true winter adventure hub, offering expanded overnight options for both seasoned cold-weather enthusiasts and first-time winter travelers.

Check out these fun, educational and free opportunities to get outdoors in our area's state parks, wildlife refuges and more.

Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake and Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox return to talk about what's happening in the parks this month. We l ...