One of the great things about Moose Lake State Park is its well-maintained trail system, which offers something for hikers of ...

Lake Itasca receives a lot of visitors each year, and the majority of them aren’t there to fish. This Clearwater County lake ...

It's full of exhibits covering the unique geology of this part of Minnesota. And, as its name implies, it's a wonderful place to learn more about - and see specimens of - our beautiful state gemstone, ...

The weekend of Oct. 12-13 is the time to drive and/or hike through the state park and share the scene with squirrels and ...

Lee E. Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, addressed this question during his presentation on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Itasca State Park in Park Rapids ...

The Minnesota DNR’s fall colors map suggests leaves are between 25-75 percent changed. The most colorful sights are in the ...

Lee E. Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, explained that the park lies near the convergence of three biomes: boreal forest, temperate forest and prairie.

Minnesota has world-class art museums ... Visit the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park. You can walk across the Mississippi River (depending on water levels and time of ...

Located in the oldest state park in Minnesota, Lake Itasca marks the headwaters of the Mighty Mississippi River, which is gorgeous to see. Visit the lake to enjoy its beauty, grab a fishing pole (I’m ...

Not a fan of heights? Look for fall colors in Minnesota’s oldest state park while biking, paddling or picnicking along Lake Itasca, and take the rolling, twisty 10-mile Wilderness Drive ...