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Where to go: FINAL REPORT: The beautiful deep gold color of the Tamaracks are beginning to taper off as the 2012 Autumn color season wraps up for another year. Now visitors will be surprised at how far into the woods you can see without all the leaves. Itasca really has an interesting, hilly landscape. Enjoy the late autumn tour.
What you'll see: Trees: A few Tamaracks are still clinging to some of their needles as the fall color season wraps up. This "deciduous" conifer's needles turn a rich gold color before dropping off for the winter season.
Also of interest: Phenology:
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Sharp-shinned hawks are working the forest for food as they migrate through the area. Otters can be seen scampering across Main Park Drive as they move from ponds to lakes. Gray Jays are returning to areas around buildings. Large flocks of Juncos are busily feeding. Ruffed grouse continue to strut along roadways and trails. Barred owls can be heard calling at dawn and dusk. Pileated woodpeckers are seen flying throughout the park. Trumpeter swans can be seen on park lakes. Male White-tailed deer are becoming more obvious as the early stages of the fall rut begin. Rubs on trees indicate they are marking territories. White-tailed Deer does appear to be separating from the fawns, spending more time feeding on their own. Porcupines are on the move during the morning hours. Beaver continue to cut brush for their winter food cache. Snow on Thursday, October 11 melted by Friday morning.
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Getting there36750 Main Park Drive
GPS device users: Lat. 47.194648 Long. -95.165012
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ContactPhone: 218-699-7251 Email: itasca.statepark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Daily, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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