Gorgeous and breath-taking, Itasca State Park was the first state park in Minnesota. It was established in 1871 and is home of the headwaters of the Mississipi River. It has 32000 acres today and includes more than 100 lakes! Once there, you can stand under the huge pines at Preacher's Grove or visit the Itasca Indian Cemetary. Bike trails galore - 16 miles of paved paths - allow you to enjoy the area fully. 33 miles of hiking trails are throughout the park, too. The best part is the headwaters: walk across the Mississipi river! Children love to play here {adults as well}. Climbing on the rocks and in the water is so fun! Camp, hike, fish, and visit historic landmarks at Itasca. Cabins are even available to rent.
New this year, among the leaves, water and fresh air - you can check my blog! Certain locations have free wi-fi through December 31 - and possibly continued after that. Personally, I find this somewhat lame that the state park feels the need to feed the technology obsession. None the less, I'm sure I'd enjoy it, too. Visit the park year round!
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