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 ...

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.

The Mississippi River from its humble beginning at Lake Itasca to St. Louis and beyond, is a treasured resource that we ...

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.

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 ...

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