Local Area Attractions Near Bemidji KOA Journey

We are approximately 3.5 miles from Sanford Hospital and Medical Clinics

We offer great accommodations for our guests needing to stay a night or a few days for Doctor or Hospital visits.

Paul Bunyan Animal Land

Paul Bunyan Animal Land

Visit Bemidji online to find out about Paul Bunyan Animal Land and other attractions.

3857 Animal Land Dr SE

Bemidji, MN 56601

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Paul Bunyan Playhouse

Paul Bunyan Playhouse

See the Paul Bunyan Playhouse website for information.

Red Lake Chippewa Nation + Pow Wows

Red Lake Chippewa Nation + Pow Wows

Visit the Red Lake Nation News events for more information see bolow for website link
Also Red Lake Nation powwows Facebook Page  for powow schedules https://www.facebook.com/p/Red-Lake-Nation-Pow-Wows-100067805148059/

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Lost Forty

Lost Forty

A remote, restorative place of peace and quiet, one that bears witness to our heritage, plan to hike the easily accessible 144 acres called the "Lost Forty." Due to an 1882 mapping error, these towering pines were mapped as a body of water, and therefore untouched by loggers and developers. The trees today remain as remnants of the natural resources that drew people to the new frontiers; shaping America's character. A one-mile self-guided trail takes you through these majestic red and white pine, some as old as 300 to 400 years, and ranging from 22 to 48 inches in diameter. Carry-in boat allows access to Coddington Lake.  Approximately 1 hour drive from Bemidji.

Lake Bemidji Bike Trail

Lake Bemidji Bike Trail

The Lake Bemidji bike trail is a 16.6-mile "Loop the Lake" trail, featuring scenic routes around the lake, including the 115-mile paved Paul Bunyan State Trail which begins at Lake Bemidji State Park. It offers an easy, family-friendly ride through forested areas, the city of Bemidji, and along the lakefront, ideal for biking and hiking

Local Area Recreation Near Bemidji KOA Journey

Big Bog State Recreation Area

Big Bog State Recreation Area

500 square mile peat bog in the Northern unit has a 1 mile boardwalk in the bog!  (2 mile round trip).  Look for orchids, carnivorious plants, birds.  Benches, bring water and binoculars.  
Southern unit has the Visitor Center, and Fire Tower (maps available).

55716 Hwy 72 NE

Waskish, MN 56685

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Itasca State Park

Itasca State Park

MInnesotas oldest state park. Mississippi River headwaters.  Multiple hiking trails throughout the park.  Multiple biking trails throughout the park, including the 10 mile Wilderness Drive Loop (shared with automobiles).  Aiton Heights Fire Tower, Old Timers Cabin also a must see.

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Birding near Bemidji MInnesota

Birding near Bemidji MInnesota

Various locations as listed from National Audobon society - link below (national audubon siciety Minnesota Bird Trails) links to 3 online Minnesota trail guides.  
Local favorites: Lake Bemidji State Park 
                         Big Turtle Lake (search Turtle Lake Boat Landing)
                         Around Lake Bemidji (from the Bemidji Visitor Center) following the Blue Ox Trail (Voyageur Trail)

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Lady Slipper Scenic Byway

Lady Slipper Scenic Byway

Showy Lady's Slipper, Minnesotas State Flower
Typical bloom time mid June to mid July, with peak bloom 3rd week of June.
Google map Lady Slipper Scenic Byway Interpretive and Rest Area for safe parking, benches, accessible boardwalk.

Scenic Hwy NE

Blackduck, MN 56630

Trolls in Detroit Lakes

Trolls in Detroit Lakes

Alexa's Elixir, or the first of the 6 Trolls in Detroit Lakes MN.  A fun scavenger hunt that is possible to complete in a day.  Requires some driving, mild to moderate hiking so bring good shoes, water, sunscreen! 
Alexa is located in Detroit Lakes City Park, 1355 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN.
A good link for the Detroit Lakes Trolls: https://project412mn.org/trolls-dl/

1355 Washington Ave

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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