Frontenac State Park

New children’s book honors the life and legend of White Lightning

Jun 3, 2026

The big (and brave!) white goat that survived on its own in Frontenac State Park for more than two years is the subject of a new children’s book by Wacouta Township resident Kathy Ause. Dubbed White Lightning by locals who often spotted it on Rattlesnake Bluff, the goat gets a new name in “The...

June in Frontenac State Park: Long, languid days, and a big event June 13

Jun 3, 2026

In what other month might you find yourself preparing to hit the sack when dim sunlight is still present, fireflies are winking and blinking, and robins, catbirds and orioles are singing like drunken sailors? June is like that! On the other hand, it’s easier to rise at dawn, even if it’s 5:30 a.m...

New book tells the story of Frontenac State Park and its people

May 6, 2026

Lorry Wendland had written and published four books about Frontenac, Minn., when she realized that her histories were incomplete without another major story — that of Frontenac State Park. Thus, her fifth book — “The History of Frontenac State Park: The Land Before and After,” to be released in...

May in Frontenac State Park: A month of birds, birth and beauty

Apr 29, 2026

What can we say about May? It speaks for itself, gloriously, with its welcome bursts of warmth, color and new life, all of which you can find in abundance in Frontenac State Park. See you there! Upcoming park events Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.: Bird walk led by Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteers...

February in Frontenac State Park: In tough times, nature is a natural cleanse

Feb 11, 2026

From your Frontenac State Park Association: Minnesota friends, we had quite a January — a month like no other, characterized by rollercoaster weather and hair-raising, history-making news. Thus, for February, we’re offering a lighter, gentler newsletter to help cleanse and calm your media stream...

State park candlelight event rescheduled

Jan 28, 2026

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including at Frontenac State Park on Saturday, Feb. 28. This is a new date. Drop by from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to hike, ski or snowshoe under the near-full moon while stars twinkle overhead and...

January in Frontenac State Park: The snow gods finally deliver

Dec 31, 2025

Yes! We have snow! The glittering snow and cold we winter lovers have so longed for made a brief appearance in December, and Frontenac State Park’s cross-country trails were lovingly groomed for winter skiers. And then rain pocked and ruined them, with subsequent thaw-freeze cycles presenting us...

State park to close for special hunt Nov. 22-23

Nov 12, 2025

Frontenac State Park will be closed to all visitors on Nov. 22-23 for a special deer hunt, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The purpose for the hunt is to prevent overpopulation of deer and to protect other resources. Special hunts will take place at other Minnesota...

November in Frontenac State Park: Moon of the hunt, and of hunkering down

Nov 5, 2025

One sparkly night it’s Halloween and you’re sneaking a few of those diminutive, overpriced Almond Joys you bought even though (and perhaps because) you know kids don’t prefer them. The next morning you wake up and it’s — November. November is a no-nonsense month, starting out with Dia de los...

September in Frontenac State Park: Sea upon sea of grass

Sep 3, 2025

Suddenly, summer is ebbing. Darkness falls earlier every night, and the steamy days of our unusually rainy August (buh-bye, drought!) have given way to chilly mornings and crisp evenings. What could be more pleasant for our overheated bodies and souls? A walk on one of Frontenac State Park’s...