Frontenac State Park

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...

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...