The charming and progressive city, the "first city on the mississippi" Bemidji takes it's name from an Ojibwe word meaning "lake with cross waters". This refers to the crossing of the waters of the Mississippi with Lake Bemidji. Bemidji is also the home to the legend of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. Visit the statues of these two larger than life characters at the Bemidji Tourist Information Center on the shores of Lake Bemidji. These statues were constructed in 1937.

There's plenty to do and see in and around Bemidji. Nature never takes a backseat in this progressive paradise. Hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, birding and skiing are just a few of the past times you and your family will enjoy when you visit this are of Northern Minnesota.

For more information on the Bemidji MN area please visit these great websites:

• Bemidji Chamber of Commerce
• The City of Bemidji Minnesota
• The Bemidji Convention and Visitors Bureau