 Hundreds of hikers are expected to take part in the 11th annual North Country Hiking Fest at Itasca State Park this Saturday, August 26th. The event will feature a daypack full of family, friendly and healthy activities focusing on hiking within the park. Hiking Fest participants will also attempt something never before tried in Minnesota, a hike blitz of the park where every trail is hiked in one day. Officials say the goal of the event is to hike each and every one of the 49 miles of hiking trails within the park on that day. They say they will need lots of hikers to reach that goal. Hiking and event information will be available outside the Jacob Brower Visitor Center beginning at 9 a.m. with early guided hikes starting at 10. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.