Lake Itasca (/ aɪˈtæskə / eye-TASS-kə) [1] is a small glacial lake, approximately 4.7 square kilometres (470 hectares; 1,200 acres) in area. It is located in Itasca State Park, in south …

Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts …

Lake Itasca, lake regarded as the main source of the Mississippi River, in Clearwater county, northwestern Minnesota, U.S. The lake, of glacial origin, covers an area of 1.7 square miles …

A popular place to enjoy a cool, refreshing dip in the lake on a hot day. The swimming beach at Lake Itasca is sandy and scenic, with a playground, picnic shelter and volleyball net near by.

Every summer canoeists leave Lake Itasca to begin their river adventures, with hopes of reaching the Gulf of Mexico over 2,318 miles away. Visitors also enjoy wading across the shallow 18 …

Jul 10, 2023 · Things to Do in Lake Itasca, Minnesota: See Tripadvisor's 823 traveler reviews and photos of Lake Itasca tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in March. We …

There are many ways to explore Lake Itasca. Kayaks and canoes can be rented. There is also a boat tour on the lake every day. There are numerous trails around the lake with my favorite …

Lake Itasca is where the Mississippi River begins, in northern Minnesota. Exploring the lake, the state park, and what you can enjoy during a visit.

Lake Itasca is a popular location for summer activities in Minnesota, with 496,651 visitors in 2006. [4] Fishing, canoeing, boating, and kayaking equipment are always accessible. On land …

Jul 23, 2022 · Since the headwaters of the Mississippi River are in Itasca State Park, the park’s focal point is Lake Itasca. This lake is the official source of the Mississippi, the second-longest …