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Paul Bunyan and his large blue
companion Babe really get around. Various towns
claim to be his birthplace. Bangor, Maine and
Bemidji, Minnesota seem to be the most resolute
in their defense of this claim. This roadside
attraction on the shore of Lake Bemidji has
drawn photographers in droves since its erection
in 1936. Cyril M. Dickinson and Jim Payton are
credited with creating this popular photo op.
Paul Bunyan is nearly 20 feet tall. Babe measures
in at 10, and he's almost 23 feet long.
Another
likeness of the big lumberjack in Minnesota
Legendary
stories about Paul and Babe
And just so you know: Bemidji
is also known as the Curling Capital of the
USA and home to the 2006
Olympic champions.
Paul and Babe Web Cam
(Are we expecting them to walk away?)
Location:
Paul Bunyan Park
300 Bemidji Avenue N (at Third Street)
Bemidji, MN 56601
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