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Built in 1937, Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox stand along the shore of Lake Bemidji. True to their Bemidji roots, this larger than life duo were known to work hard and play harder! Evidence of the legendary adventures of Paul Bunyan and Babe are found throughout the community and region.
Jul 12, 2023 · In some legends, Babe was originally a giant white ox, but during the “winter of the blue snow,” either in 1862 or 1865, Babe decided to lie down in the snowbanks, turning him blue. Together Paul and Blue cleared hundreds of acres of timber, created geographical landmarks, and were known for their large appetites.
Originally conceived as a gimmick to promote tourism during the city’s 1937 Winter Carnival, the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues in Bemidji became the second-most-photographed sculptures in the country in the 1940s.
Paul Bunyan, giant lumberjack, mythical hero of the lumber camps in the United States, a symbol of bigness, strength, and vitality. The tales and anecdotes that form the Paul Bunyan legend are typical of the tradition of frontier tall tales. Paul and his companions, Babe the Blue Ox and Johnny.
Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji stands the historic statues of the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. These towering icons proudly welcome visitors to the Tourist Information Center, a state of Minnesota Travel Affiliate.
Nov 14, 2023 · Born February 18, 1834—the same day as Bangor’s founding—the fictional lumberjack and his blue ox, Babe, have starred in books, films, and roadside tourist traps that have captivated...
Aug 25, 2015 · Discover Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox, Bemidji in Bemidji, Minnesota: These crudely shaped folk giants may be the the second most photographed statues in the U.S.
