Once a bustling logging town, the historic Buena Vista area is now a beautiful recreation center. The perfect site to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, along with snowboarding. Also available are sleigh rides, covered wagon rides, mountain biking and snowmobiling. The village features the Logger's Museum on the early days of logging Itasca State Park Minnesota's first state park is also one of the oldest in the nation. Here the mighty river begins its' 2,5000 mile journey south.
Visitors can cross the waters by bridge or wading across the pebbles.
Interpretive Trails Itasca has 24 trails to enjoy. Learn about wilderness areas and a bison kill site dating back 7,000 years. See forest demonstrations, a pioneer cabin and 500 year-old burial ground. Fire Tower Climb the 100 foot tower to see a beautiful vista of the Mississippi. Historic Buildings Many of the early park buildings today house amenities, such as a dining room, gift shop, information center, history museum and exhibits.