Hostelling International USA Minnesota Council
A 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization - | - Headquarters in St. Paul, MN - | - Hostel in Itasca State Park, MN
About: The Minnesota Council of HI-USA is based in St. Paul, MN. We promote travel and cultural exchange through hostelling and travel education. We manage the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park. We also organize the Minnesota Ironman® Bike Ride.
NEWS + updates
next travelers circle: china
July 17 -w/Daniel Konald | 7-8:30pm | Free | HI-MN headquarters
We're
exploring China in advance of the Summer Olympics at our next
Travelers Circle. Join us and our presenter, Daniel Konald,
for a fantastic discussion on culture and travel destinations in
China. Read more...
wi-fi comes to itasca state park
Broadband Internet Connection Established at the Headwaters
Photo Collage of Itasca State Park, MN l
In partnership with Minnesota DNR, we are proud to announce broadband internet is now available at the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel. For those of you who can't vacation without checking in at the office via email - your worries are over. We now have a wi-fi network at the hostel!
Given the remote location of the hostel, this is quite a breakthrough. Heretofore we only had 24K dial-up connection (which is geek speak for reeeeally slooow!) The DNR has also established a few wi-fi hotspots within in the park. This is the only state park in MN with wi-fi.
"These updates will really allow us to upgrade our communications at the hostel" said Jeremy Weizel, Program Coordinator for HI-MN. "With voicemail, and better online communications with our hostel guests, we are finally living in the 21st century at the Headwaters."
There are still plenty of weekends open this summer at the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel. Come meet Michelle Vidovic, our new hostel manager. Learn more about the hostel...
HI-MN to Begin Summer Fund Drive
HI-MN is a non-profit charitable organization. Please consider a donation during our summer fund drive to help with our educational programming and updates to the Mississippi Headwaters Hostel. Donations in any amount go a long way towards achieving our mission. Please visit our Donate page for more information or visit the secure PayPal site via the link below to make your donation today. Thank you!
upcoming travel programs
Our upcoming travel education programming calendar. Please see our Programming page for program descriptions.
join us for a Travelers Circle
- July 17 - CHINA w/Daniel Konald
- Aug 21 - CUBA w/Alexandra Smith
- Sept. 18 - Green Travel w/Deborah McLaren of GreenRoutes.org
- Oct. 16 - A Lifetime of Travel w/Bill & Marlene Klett
- Nov. 20 - TBA
- Dec. 18 - Special viewing of travel documentary "A Map For Saturday"
Travelers
Circles are held the 3rd Thursday of every month. They are fun
and informal. Each month we host a different speaker who shares
his/her insights on a specific destination, shows slides and tells
a few stories. It's a great way to feel like you're traveling when
you have to be at home. Join us! 7—8:30pm, free and open
to all. Read more...
explore hostelling worldwide
plan your trip, explore our resources
.We're the U.S. affiliate of the global organization Hostelling International, with more than 4,000 hostels in over 60 countries.
Check out our national and international Hostelling International network of hostels. You can find information to help you plan your next trip, as well as check out some cool (and affordable!) places to stay. Visit www.hihostels.com or www.hiusa.org
Join our e-group
Keep in touch with HI-MN and the Ironman® Bike Ride by joining our e-group. We'll send you monthly updates on programs and events, along with a quarterly newsletter. SPAM free, guaranteed. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Our Mission
To develop culturally sensitive world citizens through educational programs, promotion of responsible travel, and positive hostelling experiences.
Contact Us
Minnesota Council of Hostelling International USA
Address:
622 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 [link
to map]
Email: info@himinnesota.org
Telephone:
651.251.1495 | Fax: 651.251.1496
Mississippi Headwaters Hostel in Itasca State Park
27910
Forest Lane, Park Rapids, MN 56470 [link
to map]
Email: mhhostel@himinnesota.org
Telephone/Fax:
218.266.3415
Mississippi
Headwaters Hostel
MN
Council Headquarters
Travel
Education Programming
Minnesota
Ironman® Bike Ride
international Hostels
Looking for hostels in the U.S. or across the globe? Check out our
national site: HI-USA or
the international site, HI
Hostels. There are over 4,000 hostels 60 countries
world-wide!
Local Travel Resources
Travel Green with GreenRoutes.org
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