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"While
not all roads lead to Bemidji, many
do. And many of them are Scenic
Byways - roads designated by the U.S.
Secretary of Transportation
"representing the depth and breadth
of scenery in America--natural and
man-made panoramas; electrifying neon
landscapes; ancient and modern history
coming alive; native arts and culture; and
scenes of friends, families and strangers
sharing their stories." America's
Byways
The
first section of the Great River Road National Scenic
Byway begins in the Bemidji area
at Itasca State Park. Edge of the
Wildnerness, Ladyslipper, Avenue of the
Pines and Lake County Scenic Byways offer
historic sites, parks, trails and much
more to explore and discover the life of
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Great River Road National
Scenic Byway
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The
Mississippi begins humbly at Itasca State
Park as a narrow stream flowing through a
neat line of water smoothed stones. Flowing
north to Bemidji, the river gradually
widens, curving like a question mark into
the middle of the state.
The Minnesota section
of the Great River Road runs 575 miles
beside the legendary Mississippi
River. The Byway follows the waterway
from the start to the finish, with
Minnesota's stretch presenting a thorough
sampling of the state.
You will spot migrating birds at any of 100
sites along the Great River Birding Trail,
an Audubon Society developed route that also
follows the river.
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Request Great River Road
National Scenic Byway
Brochure
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Lady
Slipper Scenic Byway
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Explore the western reaches
of the vast Chippewa National Forest along
this byway. The route skirts lakes and
crosses the Mississippi, flowing from Cass
Lake as a stream. Highlights along
this route are Cass Lake's Norway Beach,
Pennington Bog, Knutson Dam and Pier,
Gilstead Lake and
Camp
Rabideau, one of two
remaining sites in the nation with buildings of a former
CCC Camp.
Travel north on County 39
from Highway 2 east of Cass Lake to
Blackduck.
Information: Chippewa
National Forest - Blackduck
218-835-4291
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Fall Color Tours
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Many visitors believe
fall is the best time of the year, a season
to be savored. Experience the peaceful
beauty of fall in Bemidji by taking a color
tour. Five spectacular tours to choose
from, take you through the sprawling
Chippewa National Forest, along clear blue
lakes and rivers, into State Parks and
forests. Quaint shops, attractions and
comfortable lodging add just the right
elements
for a memorable northwoods adventure.
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Color Tour Guide
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