Itasca State Park September events

SEPTEMBER 2026

Fall Leaves Bike Ride

Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1-2 p.m.

Meet at the parking lot of the Itasca Sports Rental.

Like to ride bike? Interested in learning about the trees of Itasca? Bring your bike and head down the trail with a Naturalist as we explore colorful fall leaves and the trees that they belong to.

Old Timer’s Cabin and the Civilian Conservation Corps

• Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 1-2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 10:30-Noon

Held at the Old Timer’s Cabin, located along the boardwalk of Dr. Roberts Trail, below Douglas Lodge. (come-and-go)

Only 4 (massive) logs tall, learn more about this Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed building as well as what life was like in the CCC. Feel free to stop by at your leisure.

Got Elk?

Friday, September 25, 2026, from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Meet at Lake Itasca Amphitheater in the picnic grounds. Rain location: Forest Inn.

Did you know that there used to be elk at Itasca State Park? Where did these elk come from and where did they go? Come find out at the Itasca amphitheater! In this program, we will learn about elk as mammals and some of the efforts to reintroduce elk into the park. We will end with a walk to a historic elk site!