Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
These flooded former open-pit mines are now a draw with extensive red dirt mountain bike trails, clear lakes to paddle,
Lake Bemidji State Park
Fish, hike, bike, and float around Lake Bemidji State Park's beach, forest, and even a bog. Part of the
Lake Bemidji State Park Campground
Relax under a canopy of pine and spruce in the Lake Bemidji State Park Campground along Minnesota's Great River Road.
Bog Walk Trail
Hike by wild pitcher plants, orchids, and sundews on the Bog Walk Trail boardwalk in Lake Bemidji State Park off
Minnesota’s Great River Road Trip
Explore the Mississippi's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, historic destinations, & quirky stops along Minnesota's Great River Road trip.
Meet Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Catch a selfie by the statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji along Minnesota's Great River
Itasca State Park
Hike, bike, paddle, camp, and explore the Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park along Minnesota's Great River Road.
Biking Itasca State Park
Get tips for biking Itasca State Park with its paved Mississippi Headwaters Bike Trail and Wilderness Drive and Bike Route.
Mississippi Headwaters
Even the mighty Mississippi has humble beginnings deep in the hardwood forests of Itasca State Park in northwest Minnesota.
Wilderness Drive
Explore the hardwood forests and lakeside vistas of Itasca State Park along the Wilderness Drive and Bike Route.