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“Easy hiking in burst of Fall Color”

Itasca State Park

5 of 5 stars
Hillary65
Minnesota
Oct 8, 2009

Itasca State Park offers many hiking paths around pristine lakes in the Northwoods of Minnesota. The interpretive centers offer a trip back in the rich history of the natives of Minnesota. ...more

“Amazing Place to Visit and Walk Across the Mississippi River at the Headwaters”

Itasca State Park

5 of 5 stars
marcmuff
Sacramento, California
Oct 8, 2009

I was born and raised in Minnesota and recall visiting Itasca State Park when I was a young girl. I have pictures of my mother and grandmother crossing on the rocks. My husband and I visited...more

“Nothing fancy, but comfortable”

Douglas Lodge

3 of 5 stars
MNSasha
St. Paul, MN
Sep 8, 2009

We stayed at the Douglas Lodge for our “mini-moon” (a.k.a. – short, local honeymoon), as my husband had never been to Itasca State Park. We stayed in one of the “rooms” rather than a suite - #8,...more

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