Bemidji Parks and Rec to host canoe trip July 13

Mississippi Canoe.JPG — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will host a canoe trip on Saturday, July 13, beginning on Lake Bemidji and traveling along the Mississippi River to Power Dam Bridge.

By Pioneer Staff Report

July 09, 2024 at 10:51 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The city of will host a local canoe trip from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, beginning at Diamond Point Park.

"Take advantage of northern Minnesota's beautiful waterways and join us on a summer paddle," a release said.

This trip will take participants canoeing on Lake Bemidji and the Mississippi River down to Stump Lake/Power Dam Bridge. Shuttle, canoe, paddles and life jackets are included. Participants must register in pairs.

The cost is $10 per participant and free for current summer or fall students of Bemidji State or Northwest Technical College.

For more information or to register, visit With questions, call (218) 333-1862.

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