Legends, myths and folk tales make for exciting adventures. A few hours north and west of the Twin Cities stand the famous north woods hero, Paul Bunyan. According to some count the statues on the shores of Lake Bemidji are the second most photographed statues in the United States.
Built in 1937 by the Dickinson Construction Company, Paul is made of concrete standing 18 feet tall and weighing 2.5 tons. The statues was originally made for the town's annual carnival. Babe the Blue Ox was originally of canvas and other materials over a wood frame. The entire structure was place on top of a pick-up, later place on top of a Model A Ford chassis in order to be towed. Babe toured the country until 1939 and then joined Paul on the side of the lake. Over the wood frame, Babe also was covered with concrete. Both are pained and annually receive a touch up for visitors.
A beautiful drive north and wonderful area with several parks and camping areas. What are your favorite legends or stories? How did they start? All families have that one story that makes its way onto the conversation at every family gathering. Over the years it probably has grown and adopted the favor of the story teller that year.
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