Frontenac State Park

State park night sky program rescheduled to Oct. 9

Oct 6, 2021

The Night sky program scheduled for Oct. 2 was canceled due to cloud cover. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. “Members of the Rochester Astronomy Club will be present for a relaxing night of stargazing. You will learn about constellations and their lore, see...

Roberts awarded Gold Leaf for accomplishments at state park

Sep 22, 2021

Harry Roberts has been awarded the Gold Leaf in recognition of his many hours of service to Frontenac State Park, the Frontenac State Park Association announced recently. The award was presented by Brian Schreiber, president of Frontenac State Park Association on Aug. 19. The leaf will be added...

State Park to host night sky program on Oct. 2

Sep 15, 2021

Frontenac State Park is hosting a night sky program on Oct, 2, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. “Members of the Rochester Astronomy Club will be present for a relaxing night of stargazing,” according to a news release. “You will learn about constellations and their lore, see planets, nebulae from past...

Natural playground opens at Frontenac State Park

Sep 1, 2021

Frontenac State Park has a new attraction for young visitors, a natural playground. It is located next to the day parking area at Frontenac State Park. “The playground is created with all-natural features,” according to a news release. An oak log tunnel, cedar block path, wooden teeter totter,...

Natural playground coming to Frontenac State Park

Jun 3, 2021

Frontenac State Park, along with the Frontenac State Park Association (FSPA), is planning the construction of a natural playground, according to a news release from FSPA. The playground has been approved by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Construction will start this summer. Wally...

State park hosts scavenger hunt

Jul 29, 2020

Adults and children of all ages are encouraged to participate in the Frontenac State Park Scavenger Hunt from now until Sept. 7, according to the Frontenac State Park Association. The hunt can be done in person, at home, or virtually. Participants can visit the park itself, search for the hunt...

July 22 walkers will trek to Rattlesnake Bluff

Jul 15, 2020

Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) participants will be walking in Frontenac State Park on July 22. If the weather is not too hot and humid the group will walk out to the overlook from Rattlesnake Bluff, a two mile round trip, and enjoy a view of Wacouta and the Mississippi flowing north to Red Wing.There...

Walkers can explore Wacouta Township July 1

Jun 24, 2020

On Wednesday, June 17, the Walking Lake Pepin group walk had 18 walkers make the 1.5 mile round trip on the Sand Point Trail in Frontenac State Park to the shore of Lake Pepin which reaches out to Long Point.The group found a fallen tree they had to walk under along the trail. The trail was dry and...

Corrected: State park hosts candlelight event Feb. 8

Jan 15, 2020

Everyone is invited to Frontenac State Park’s Candlelight Event Party Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “Come join in this annual event. We hope for clear skies because the moon will be almost full that night,” organizers said in a news release. People can hike, ski, or snowshoe in the...

State park to close during special hunt

Nov 20, 2019

During a special hunt to prevent overpopulation of deer and protect resources on Nov. 23 and 24, Frontenac State Park will be closed to all visitors.Hunts will also take place at other Minnesota state parks and recreation areas this fall, and access to the parks will vary. Some will remain open to...