Frontenac State Park

Walkers explore state park

Aug 17, 2022

On Aug. 10 the Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) group walkers ventured out to the Frontenac State Park prairie that led to a wildlife observation blind above Pleasant Valley Lakelet, the pond that is on the right side of Hwy. 61 as we head to Red Wing before entering Frontenac Station. This is the first...

Sand Point Trail a favorite for Walking Lake Pepin participants

Aug 3, 2022

Sand Point Trail in Frontenac State Park is one of “Walking Lake Pepin’s” (WLP) favorite trails and the group walks it every year if conditions are right. The WLP group walked the trail Wednesday July 20. The 1.9 mile walk starts across Wabasha County 2 at the wayside rest on Hwy. 61. The trail...

Prairie trail birding walk at Frontenac State Park

Jun 22, 2022

The public is invited to a prairie trail birding walk at Frontenac State Park, on Saturday, June 25, at 8 a.m. “Walk the Prairie Trail and along the forested edge of Pleasant Valley Lakelet. Hope to see and hear prairie and forest birds including meadowlarks, Dicksissels, bluebirds, various...

Frontenac State Park visits in 2021 down from peak, still way above pre-COVID levels

Mar 23, 2022

Editor’s note: A version of this report first appeared in the Florence Township annual newsletter. Our 2021 deer hunt saw 46 hunters in the park on November 20-21, who harvested a total of 25 deer. The slightly-lower-than-average take was likely due to poor weather, with it being warm enough on...

Candlelight hike in Frontenac State Park

Feb 16, 2022

People had the opportunity to walk, snowshoe, or ski over a mile of trail lit by luminarias Saturday, Feb. 12 at Frontenac State Park. Bonfires and a heated shack with treats awaited trailgoers who needed a warm up. At right, a trio of hikers pass by a luminaria as they head out along the course....

State park association awards Wally Siewert a Golden Leaf

Feb 16, 2022

Wally Siewert worked his entire career at Frontenac State Park. He was the lead maintenance worker officially but was the go-to person for so many park projects as well as a go between when working with the community. Having lived his entire life within and adjacent to it, he knew every corner of...

Stüff begins, continues all month

Feb 9, 2022

A monthlong series of outdoor winter activities known as Winter Stüff began Saturday, Feb. 5, with snowshoeing, hiking, and skiing at Hok-Si-La Park and a bonfire and ice golf at Kelly’s Lakehouse. “Since there is no official Winterfest this year a group of community members collaborated to...

State park candlelight ski and hike event is back

Feb 2, 2022

Frontenac State Park is inviting people to “Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight” at its annual candlelight ski and hike event on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. People can snowshoe, ski, or hike the trail along the bluff top with views of the Mississippi River Valley, lit by...

Frontenac State Park to host ‘First Day Hike’ on Jan. 1

Dec 22, 2021

The Frontenac State Park Association is inviting people to “start the year outdoors with a New Year’s Day self-guided hike, ski or snowshoe” at the park. “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...

State park seeks comment on plans for newly acquired land

Nov 3, 2021

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house for the public to review and comment on a proposed master plan amendment for Frontenac State Park. The open house will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, at the Frontenac Community Center, 30301 Territorial Road...