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Mississippi Northwoods Region

Bemidji to Grand Rapids
Approx. 100 miles
Driving Directions

Experience nature in the whisper of the pines and the crisp northwoods air. Follow the river through Bemidji, Cass, Winnibigoshish and Pokegama — mighty lakes, with mighty good fishing. Discover the stories of the Ojibwe and the history of the lumberjacks. Visit Grand Rapids to tour the paper mill, Forest History Center and Judy Garland's birthplace. Get out and enjoy.

• Bemidji
• Lake Bemidji State Park
• Pennington
• Cass Lake
• Bena
• Ball Club
• Chippewa National Forest
• Schoolcraft State Park
• Grand Rapids
• Forest History Center

Other Scenic Byways that Touch the Great River Road:

• Ladyslipper Scenic Byway
• Avenue of Pines Scenic Byway