What an amazing park with incredible play equipment. I used to play here as a little girl but it…read morehas had an amazing upgrade since the last time I went. It had amazing music sensory actives and some amazing slides that my toddler loved. It was a great way to spend an afternoon!

We didn't stop at this park for long but it is a great opportunity to see the beginning of the…read moreMississippi. It's a wonderful opportunity to let your kids play, walk the dogs, stretch your legs, see the lake, and take a picture of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox!

Gorgeous in October, the leaves are spectacular!!. Great trails to walk and run on. The beach is…read moreSandy and beautiful. A go to spot when in Bemidji!

We visited here on our first day here last weekend. Admission was free since it was Bird City day…read more Also, it was extra special since there was a raptor LIVE show at the amphitheater. There were 3 raptors which were showcased from a falcon, owl to hawk. My wife's favorite was the sowa owl which looked really miniature in size. Afterwards, we walked the bog trail and then drove to the marina boat launch. Overall, this was a great experience to see a ranger program as well as trail hike too:)

A classic state park and must see!! Loved being at the headwaters of the Mississippi…read more The fire tower is one of the biggest attractions but the line gets pretty long. We waited for an hour around 4pm since only six people can go up at a time. And I didn't even make it to the top because it was absolutely terrifying. I saw a lady take her dog up there and honestly props to her. Even on a fall weekend, there were a ton of sites available. I'm definitely coming back!!

I enjoyed coming here as a kid and as an adult it's just as nice. The rocks crossing the river at…read morethe start seems to be more from what I remember but it's just as fun and cool. The log to walk across is there as well for easier crossing. I don't remember it being as rocky on the bottom of the river as it is now so I'd suggest water shoes but not really necessary.

100' doesn't seem that bad until you climb it and you get above the trees and the wind starts to…read morehit you. It is a nice tower and I've been to the top a couple times but I can tell I'm getting older and this time it seemed way scarier!!! But I made it to the top and survived to tell about it!! Lol

Ok if you are afraid of heights then do not recommend, but if you want something to do then this is…read morejust right for you and the family, when you are done go to the visitor center and get your certificate card

This is a very interesting nature center. They have several hiking trails in beautiful forests…read more They have a nice visitor center with a gift shop. There is a bunkhouse for youth camps. They do a lot of educational events. Busses of kids are coming and going every day education of nature and wildlife.

Great dog park! Lots of space to run. There are two designated areas for 30 lbs and under and 30…read morelbs and over.

The Lion's Park is home to the world's largest turkey. They have a festival every year in July.read more