PARKS To fully experience the best that a Minnesota winter has to off er, head to Lake Bemidji State Park in the northwest quadrant of the state, where there are lots of ways to play in the snow. You can look for deer along the winter hiking trail or, for more exercise, rent snowshoes at the park offi ce and go traipsing through the woods. A 150-pound person can burn 500 calories or more in an hour on snowshoes. Geocaching on snowshoes at Lake Bemidji State Park Legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji, photo by Weston Holland Cross-country skiers will fi nd 8 miles of groomed trails to explore, including the Paul Bunyan State Trail , which is mostly fl at and therefore perfect for beginners. Equipment is available at the park offi ce if you don’t have your own. Ice fi shing and snowmobiling are other popular winter activities here, and nature programs are off ered for all ages. While you’re in Bemidji, be sure to stop by to see the iconic statues of legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his companion, Babe the Blue Ox, on the shore of Lake Bemidji near the Tourist Information Center. Winter on Lake Bemidji, photo by Weston Holland Explore the untamed natural beauty of Minnesota’s parks and forests and plan your trip today. ExploreMinnesota.com/Parks # ONLYIN MN | 19 FIND YOUR PARK WINTER EXPLORE A WINTER WONDERLAND AT LAKE BEMIDJI STATE PARK
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