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Bemidji
Area Recreation Areas
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Birding, Biking and
Canoeing,
or Fishing,
Snowmobiling
and Skiing
- the Bemidji area
has it all. Whatever the season, our beautiful area surrounded by forests and lakes,
offers you great recreation.
In the summer you can walk the shores of Lake Bemidji, enjoy a local festival, golf,
fish, canoe, hike, bike or just watch a beautiful sunset over the water.
When the snow falls, ride miles and miles of
Minnesota snowmobile trails, cross country ski, down
hill ski, snowshoe or stay inside and swim at one of our motel's
pools. Take in an event at the Bemidji Curling Club, site to
bonspiels and state and national curling competition.
The Bemidji area has many
hunting choices. The white-tailed
deer is one of the most popular wildlife
species. The black bear is found in
our northlands. Ruffed grouse are a
native woodland bird and our area provides
public hunting land containing this
species. Puddle ducks common to the
area are mallard, green-winged teal,
blue-winged teal, cinnamon teal, pintail,
gadwall, widgeon, shoveler, wood duck and
blackduck. Our area has an abundance
of geese, especially the Canada
goose.
In, and around Bemidji, Minnesota all four seasons mean fun!!
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Lake
Bemidji State Park |
In the pine-moraine setting on the north shore of 6,420 acre Lake Bemidji,
this state park affords visitors an enjoyable combination of Minnesota lake country
recreation and the natural experiences of the northern forest. The short hike to the
bluff at Rocky Point high above the blue waters, under a canopy of pine,
birch and maple, is both memorable and inspirational.
Bog boardwalk, paved bike trail, fishing pier and boat lagoon, pontoon boat tours & birding opportunities.
Contact: 218-308-2300 |
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Itasca
State Park |
Minnesota's
oldest State Park. Within Itasca's 32,000 acres you will find the Headwaters of the
Mississippi River and more than 6,000 acres of old growth forest.
Two state-of-the-art Visitors
Centers and Interpretive Centers.
Special events are held throughout
the year. Call for
information. Recreational equipment rental available. Food
service available seasonally.
Contact: 218-266-2100
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Bog State Recreation Area |
This two-part recreation area
includes a northern unit and a southern unit. The 500-square-mile
peat bog, the largest in the lower 48 states, is located in the
northern unit. A mile-long boardwalk, completed in 2005, enables
visitors to get a first-hand look at the unique plant and animal
life of this rare resource. The bog, which has long been a source of
medicinal plants for the Ojibwe Indians, represented a barrier to
European settlers who tried in vain to drain it. Today, many of the
native plants, including yellow-eyed grass, bog rush and two kinds
of sundews, are on Minnesota's endangered or threatened species
list. From orchids to carnivorous plants to rare birds, visitors
will see a mixture of fascinating and rare resources.
The
southern unit includes a sandy beach, picnic grounds and
great fishing.
Contact: 218-647-8592 |
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Chippewa National Forest |
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The
Chippewa National Forest offers nine canoe routes. The routes offer
excellent
opportunities to view bald eagles, loons and ospreys. Walleye, northern and
pan fishing is good along most of the routes. Extreme caution should be used in
crossing the large and unpredictable Winnibigoshish, Leech and Cass Lakes.
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Birding
Opportunities |
Bemidji is located at the confluence of three major ecological
biomes found in Minnesota. Situated in the northern conifer
forest region, a diverse group of birds make their home throughout
each season of the year. The area offers a wide variety of
habitats for bird species as well as scenic beauty. Explore
the abundant waterways and lush forests by foot, boat or
auto. Or take day excursions to surrounding areas of
deciduous forest or native prairie regions.
With over 200 species of birds in the area, including the largest
nesting population of Bald Eagles in continental United States,
Bemidji's natural beauty provides endless hours of observation and
enjoyment.
Free brochure lists viewing "Hotspots". |
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Bemidji Curling Club |
23rd and Ash (behind Americinn Lodge & Suites)
Home of 2002 & 2006 Women's Olympic Curling Team! And
2006 Men's Bronze Medal Olympic Team
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