Frontenac State Park
State park astronomy event is July 29
Jul 19, 2023
On July 29, the public is invited to a sky observation of the young moon—11.7 days after the new moon—from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Frontenac State Park picnic shelter.
“See the planet Saturn, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance from the Rochester Astronomy Club...
Track chair will be available at Frontenac State Park
Jul 19, 2023
Another local spot is getting a track chair.
Frontenac State Park is one of 13 state parks that will have track chairs available to reserve at no cost.
“Track chairs are all-terrain, electric powered chairs that can be used on designated trails within the park. These chairs can help visitors...
Bird notes: The barred owl
Jul 19, 2023
In the deepest woodsy places, I often find myself feeling keenly observed, and the observers I imagine are: owls. They see me, but I rarely see them, no matter how earnestly I’m looking.
Owls are mostly nocturnal (active at night) or crepuscular (active in twilight), so one might hear them then....
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...
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