Discover 3 parks for hiking within driving distance of Bemidji
"Bemidji is the closest city and the main gateway to the park. Visitors from here often come for day trips, swimming, paddling, and winter trail use."
A northwoods lakeside park with beaches, forests, and year-round outdoor recreation.
"Bemidji is the closest major service center and a common base for visitors heading to Big Bog. Travelers from Bemidji often visit for a day trip focused on birding, paddling, and a quieter natural setting."
A remote northwestern Minnesota park known for its vast peat bog, boardwalks, wildlife, and paddling.
"Bemidji is a major regional hub with shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Travelers from Bemidji visit Itasca for a classic Northwoods getaway and a chance to see the Mississippi’s source."
Minnesota’s oldest state park and the source of the Mississippi River.