Frontenac State Park

Walkers learn about bluebirds, will head to Hok-Si-La Park next week

Jun 19, 2019

On June 12, the 2019 Walking Lake Pepin walkers headed to Frontenac State Park. Ruth Schneider led the group on a hike showing the group some of the 88 bluebird houses along four trails that are at the park. Ruth assists the Bluebird Recovery Program in weekly monitoring of these houses for eggs,...

Candlelight park event will go on

Jan 17, 2019

There likely won’t be snow for skiing and snow shoeing, but there will be a trail lit by luminarias for hiking, along with treats and hot beverages and socializing at Frontenac State Park from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 19. The event is free, but a vehicle permit is required to enter the...

Candlelight ski party coming to Frontenac State Park

Jan 2, 2019

Everyone is invited to Frontenac State Park’s Candlelight Ski/Showshoe/Walk Party Saturday Jan. 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. People can hike, ski, or snowshoe on two different lit trails - 0.4 mile loop and a 1 mile loop. The trails will be lined with ice candle luminaries. There will be a bonfire...

State park to close during special hunt

Nov 28, 2018

During a special hunt to prevent overpopulation of deer and protect resources on Dec. 1-3, Frontenac State Park will be closed to all visitors.Hunts also will take place at other Minnesota state parks and recreation areas this fall, and access to the parks will vary. Some will remain open to all...

Letter: A thoroughfare, not a destination

Jul 3, 2018

To the editor: This may be my last utterance regarding Highway 61 and the future of Lake City. I have written numerous pieces about the negative impact this highway has on our city. A recent event gave me a moment of epiphany, a different tack to employ, if you will. In May, my wife and I had...

Oak savanna restoration begins at state park

Jun 14, 2018

The volunteer-led Frontenac State Park Association received a $5,000 grant from the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota to conduct an oak savanna restoration project in the park. The association contributed $500 to the project. The Frontenac Sportsmen’s Club also contributed $500. Association...

Frontenac State Park to host Get Outdoors Day June 9

Jun 6, 2018

The Frontenac State Park Association invites everyone to the state park’s Get Outdoors Saturday, June 9. Admission is free that day in all Minnesota State Parks. Park Association volunteers and park staff will be providing guided nature walks, information on bluebird nesting trails in the park,...

Get Outdoors Day: Free Admission to Frontenac State Park

May 24, 2018

Free admission to Frontenac State Park for Get Outdoors Day. The Frontenac State Park Association will be serving refreshments at the picnic shelter.

Oak savanna restoration announced at state park

May 24, 2018

The volunteer-led Frontenac State Park Association will implement an oak savanna restoration project in Frontenac State Park with support from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and funds issued by Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota. The project will include volunteer opportunities...

Park manager: Overnight visits up, birding popular

Mar 21, 2018

In 2017 Frontenac State Park had 149,000 visitors, 19,500 of which were overnight guests. This is up about 7 percent over 2016 and 12 percent increase over the past 2 years. The park continues to attract many new users to the out of doors and surprises may people just how scenic this area is with...