From the Twin Cities:
Interstate 94 West approx. 100 miles, exit at Sauk Centre, MN (Hwy 71). Highway 71 north approx. 150 miles to Itasca State Park, located 20 miles north of Park Rapids, MN.
From the south entrance to the park, drive 3 miles to the visitor center, purchase park permit. Drive another 3 miles from the visitor center to the U of M Biological Station.
Northwest Airlines offers daily service between the Twin Cities and Bemidji, MN. Bus service is available to Bemidji, about 36 miles northeast of the park. Students may be met upon arrival if they make prior arrangements with the office (612-624-6743).
Look up Mapquest or Google — the destination point is 3 miles from the actual Station and Laboratories. Below is a map of a preferred route to take to Itasca.
You can learn more about Itasca State Park at the DNR website.
