Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox Statues
Bemidji, MN | 190 Miles
According to folklore, Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes were created by water that filled the giant footprints of lumberjack Paul Bunyan as he tromped through the state. Several places lay claim to being the birthplace of the man, the myth, the legend, which is why you’ll find statues of Bunyan and his trusty companion Babe the Blue Ox throughout the country.
Bemidji, Minnesota’s famous statues date from 1937 and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed of concrete, plaster, and steel, the 18-foot-tall Bunyan and 10-foot Babe grace the shores of Lake Bemidji outside the city’s Tourist Information Center.
Originally published in 2022.
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