Frontenac State 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...

Letter: Over 250 attend candlelit park event

Feb 7, 2018

To the editor: Thanks so much to all for coming to the Frontenac State Park candlelight ski, snowshoe, and walk event on Saturday, Jan. 27. Over 250 people came out to travel along the candlelit trails. The Frontenac State Park Association served hot chocolate, cider, cookies and bars at the...

Ski clubs  ski, slide at state park

Jan 17, 2018

Lake City Nordic’s second annual ski scrimmage and sledding event with Math & Science Academy took place at Frontenac State Park on Saturday, Jan. 13. The nordic skiers participated in an informal ski race, food and cocoa around a fire at a warming house, and sledding at Frontenac State Park....

Candlelight ski, snowshoe and hike event is Jan. 27 at Frontenac State Park

Jan 17, 2018

Everyone is invited to Frontenac State Park’s candlelight ski/showshoe/walk party Saturday Jan. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. People can hike, ski, or snowshoe on two different lit trails: a 0.4 mile loop and a 1 mile loop. The trails will be lined with ice luminarias. All are welcome to warm up...

State parks free on day after Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2017

Entrance fees to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will be waived on Friday, Nov. 24. Lt. Governor Smith encourages all Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends on the day after Thanksgiving. “I wish everyone in Minnesota a peaceful, warm Thanksgiving on Thursday....

Wolf program comes to Frontenac State Park June 17

Jun 8, 2017

A free educational program on wolves is coming to the area soon. Representatives from the International Wolf Center will be at Frontenac State Park June 17 to discuss wolf biology, wolf behavior and perceptions of wolves in a program called Wolves at Our Door. The event will be held from noon...

Bluffs and Brews to hike state park

May 31, 2017

The Goodhue County Historical Society Bluffs and Brews is coming to Frontenac State Park twice this June.On Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m., participants will meet at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) in Red Wing to learn about the history of Frontenac State Park as well as why bird watchers...

It’s camping season for Cub Scouts

May 11, 2017

Lake City Boy Scouts headed to Frontenac State Park to start the camping season off on May 5. They followed on the 6th with a nature hike and geocaching through the park. Pictured are the boys and siblings during the hike. The pack welcomes new members. Parents whose son is interested in scouts and...