Picture of the Day: Merry Christmas!
Itasca State Park (photo taken Jan 2011) See more Photos here. Itasca State Park
Picture of the Day: Mississippi River in Beltrami County
The Mississippi River about 30 miles west of Bemidji, Minnesota (photo taken Oct 2013). See more photos here. Mississippi River 30 miles west of Bemidji, Minnesota
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
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
Down the Mississippi River from Source to Sea
The source of the Mississippi River, Lake Itasca, is a spring-fed bowl-shaped basin of lakes and bogs deep in the pine forests of northern Minnesota. The Headwaters of the Mississippi River can be a crowded place, especially in summer, but the surrounding area can be surprisingly tranquil. Bear still roam wild; gray wolves bay