Picture of the Day: Golden Tamaracks at the Headwaters
Tamarack trees showing off their fall colors at Itasca State Park, Minnesota (photo taken Oct 2013). See more Pictures of the Day here. Mississippi River Headwaters in fall
Picture of the Day: Snowy River
Winter scene in Itasca State Park, Minnesota. (Photo taken January 2011) Itasca State Park (MN)
Itasca State Park
Population (2010) N/A Introduction Itasca State Park is one of the crown jewels of the Mississippi River region, and not just because the Mississippi River begins here. The park offers excellent outdoors experiences, historic lodges, and is fun to visit any time of year. Don't forget to check out
Picture of the Day: Gulvig Landing
Just north of Itasca State Park, the Mississippi River is barely more than a creek as it winds through the pine forest. See more Pictures of the Day here. Mississippi River at Gulvig Landing near Itasca State Park
Photo of the Day: Winter at the Headwaters
In honor of this week's return of winter, here's a picture from Itasca State Park (January 2011). Itasca State Park is a laid back place in winter: no crowds and no mosquitoes, with a stillness that is hard to find in today's world. See more Photos of the Day here. The Mississippi River at Itasca
Minnesota’s Great River Road
Views of the Mississippi River from Minnesota.