Frontenac State Park

Frontenac State Park is goated

Jul 12, 2023

Goats are back to graze on foliage at Frontenac State Park. Park Manager Jake Gaster said the goats are “part of our prescribed rotational goat grazing project, which is happening in 54 acres in the western area of the park. “The goal of the project is to reduce the density of woody shrubs in...

The heart of the summer at Frontenac State Park

Jul 5, 2023

And just like that, July has arrived. We’re in the green heart of summer, though it remains to be seen how green it will remain if our drought lingers. Still, July in Minnesota is ever a treasure, rain or no. And what better place to enjoy that deep-summer loveliness than in Frontenac State Park (...

Live falcons at Frontenac State Park on May 28

May 24, 2023

A Falcons Live falcon program will be held May 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frontenac State Park. Jackie Fallon, with the Midwest Peregrine Society, will present this program with several live birds to help us understand the past, present and future of peregrine falcons in Frontenac State Park,...

Hundreds attend state park candlelight event

Feb 8, 2023

An estimated 550 people attended a candlelight hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing event Saturday, Feb. 4, at Frontenac State Park. “Thanks to the good weather, we had a wonderful turnout for the event,” Park Manager Jake Gaster said. Above, ice luminarias on a section of the over a mile of candlelit...

Sun shines Sunday on the Mile Wide Open, with more WinterStüff in the forecast

Feb 8, 2023

Sunshine and mild temperatures made it a pretty good day for ice golf and ice skating Sunday just offshore from Kelly’s Lakehouse at the Mile Wide Open, as shown in the photo above by Ben Threinen. And if you did happen to get cold during the Saturday and Sunday event, there were numerous fires by...

State park candlelight trail event is Feb. 4

Jan 25, 2023

Frontenac State Park is inviting the public to “come enjoy an evening in Frontenac State Park by candlelight.” On Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., parkgoers can snowshoe, ski, or hike the trail along the bluff top with views of the Mississippi River Valley, lit by dozens of luminaries and...

First Day Hike coming to Frontenac State Park on Jan. 1

Dec 21, 2022

Frontenac State Park is inviting people to “start the year outdoors with a New Year’s Day self-guided hike, ski or snowshoe. “First Day Hikes are a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome in the New Year with friends and family. For the young at heart, come enjoy the natural...

Nov. 25 is ‘Free Park Day’ at state parks

Nov 23, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas Friday, Nov. 25 — the day after Thanksgiving. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the vehicle permit requirement to enter state parks and...

State park celebrates 65th anniversary on Saturday

Sep 28, 2022

Frontenac State Park is celebrating its 65th Anniversary of being a state park on Saturday, Oct. 1. In addition to the fall colors, a series of free family-friendly events are planned throughout the day (dependent upon the weather). These include a Frontenac State Park Highlights display (9 a.m...

State park birding walk is Aug. 27

Aug 17, 2022

The public is invited to Pine Loop Birding Walk at Frontenac State Park on Aug. 27. “Walk along mixed prairie and forest trails to the Pine Loop and back. Hope to see a wide variety of forest and prairie dwelling birds including migrating warblers,” according to a news release. “Bring binoculars...

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