Big Falls Community Playground

A fenced Lions Club playground on International Avenue in Big Falls, with play structures, swings, a basketball court, and a picnic shelter.

A fenced Lions Club community playground on International Avenue in Big Falls, with play structures, merry-go-rounds, swings, a basketball court, and a picnic shelter. Open 7 AM to 10 PM.

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Big Falls Community Playground
48.19087, -93.80547
Blue Ox Trail

Blue Ox Trail

The Blue Ox Trail spans 74 miles, tracing the path of an unused railway line and offering a smooth, straightforward ride!

The Blue Ox Trail spans 74 miles, tracing the path of an unused railway line and offering a smooth, straightforward ride. The landscapes of black spruce, swamps, and aspen uplands offer a beautiful experience in every season, and the trail is a haven for wildlife watchers, with chances to spot beavers, eagles, moose, wolves, and bobcats along the way. The trail is a gift from Koochiching County and is cared for by the Northome Ridge Riders.

From International Falls, the trail follows the old rail grade south along the Highway 71 corridor, passing through Littlefork, Big Falls, and Funkley before... Read more

Big Fork State River Water Trail
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Big Fork State River Water Trail

Big Fork River flows north through a landscape of pine, spruce, fir, cedar, aspen, and birch forests to Rainy River!

Big Fork River: A Paddler’s Guide to Rapids, Wildlife, and Scenic Adventures

The Big Fork River winds north through a rich landscape of pine, spruce, fir, cedar, aspen, and birch forests until it joins the Rainy River. Along its path, the towns of Bigfork and Big Falls serve as the main developed areas, offering convenient points for river access.

Fishing and Wildlife Along the Big Fork

Anglers will find excellent fishing opportunities along the Big Fork, with species like walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass plentiful in its waters. The river is also a haven for birdwatchers, with frequent sightings... Read more