伊塔斯加州立公园每年吸引超过 50 万游客。 Itasca State Park draws over 500k visitors annually.

伊塔斯加州立公园成立于 1891 年，每年吸引超过 50 万游客前来观赏巨型松树并渡过密西西比河源头。 Established in 1891, Itasca State Park attracts over half a million visitors annually to see its giant pines and wade across the Mississippi River's headwaters. 五月至六月期间，游客可以欣赏到几处亮点，如鸣禽的回归，其中包括 20 种莺类。 Visitors can enjoy several highlights in May-June, such as the return of songbirds, including 20 warbler species. 观鸟的最佳时间是清晨和傍晚。 The best birding times are early morning and early evening. 公园急流 (Park Rapids) 是“伊塔斯加州立公园的门户”，位于高速公路以北 22 英里处。 Park Rapids, the "Gateway to Itasca State Park," is located 22 miles north via Hwy. 71. 71.