Jay Cooke State Park in Oregon Celebrates 100 Years With Special Programs

By Vanessa Torres

Oregon -(Ammoland.com)- The public is invited to attend a special event on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Jay Cooke State Park, located south of Duluth. A formal program will take place at 1 p.m. with DNR Parks and Trails Division Director Erika Rivers, followed by a cake cutting and refreshments.

The event will feature a river theme to highlight the ecological and historical importance of the St. Louis River, which flows through the park.

Visitors will have an opportunity to participate in activity stations that explore plants, animals, history, recreation, invasive species and water quality. Activities will be ongoing, and visitors can visit the stations of interest to them.

“It’s not every year that a state park turns 100, so we’ve been celebrating with special programs throughout the year,” said Kris Hiller, park naturalist. “More activities are planned for July and September, and for the park’s actual birthday on October 18, the date when the land acquisition was finalized.”

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