Frontenac State Park

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...

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...