# @planetwithsara on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C5hUlf4sC65
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64572657-planetwithsara-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-04-09T00:29:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SARA | Minnesota + Beyond | Travel & Lifestyle (@planetwithsara) — https://gondola.cc/planetwithsara

## Caption

Do you think Minnesota’s 1st State Park could be a National Park?! 🌲 Itasca State Park in📍Park Rapids is truly iconic 🥾 It first became a park in 1891 but people have been in the area for thousands of years before that. Below are some of the highlights!

💧Most famously, it’s the home of the Mississippi River headwaters

🌲Some of the tallest trees in Minnesota are here and there’s a beautiful 7 mile one-way drive to see them

🛥️ There are daily boat tours in the summer to learn about the history and see the lake

🛶 You can rent a pontoon, peddleboat, canoe, SUP or bikes from @itascasports 

🌳 Climb the observation tour if you’re not afraid of heights to see a fantastic view

🥾 Hike some of the 48 miles of trails

🍽️ Dine in the historic lodge from 1905 with beautiful views of the lake

Follow @planetwithsara for more Minnesota adventures!

#minnesota #itascastatepark #mnstateparks #upnorthlife #mississippiriver #minnesotablogger #midwestmoment #midwestblogger

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mnstateparks, itascastatepark, upnorthlife, minnesotablogger, midwestmoment, midwestblogger, minnesota, mississippiriver

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