Brainerd Lakes Vacation & Lodging - 2008 Guide - (Page 29) it’s gotta be the outdoor recreation The oldest state forest in Minnesota, Pillsbury Forest is a treasure for horseback riders and campers. The area offers hiking and horse trails that wind through the forest and past historic sites, picnic areas, a boat launch, and swimming. Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center encompasses a 65 acre preserve inviting visitors to enjoy 1.4 miles of prairie trails through grasses, Aspen, Birch, Jack Pine, and cattail marshes, 1.8 miles of wetland and forest trails through sedge grass meadows, mixed hardwoods, Jack Pine, and wetlands, and observe a mated pair of trumpeter swans. Ready to learn more? Take in a free guided tour at the Uppgaard Wildlife Management Area on Wednesday mornings from May to August. Watch a summer performance from the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway’s By-The-Way Players as they present stories, songs and anecdotes that take you back to a simpler time when days passed at a slower pace - a summer day in 1947, as the mailboat arrives at the dock Listen to a podcast of the history and stories that shaped the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Participate in a class at the Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center or Northland Arboretum. For more details, contact the Brainerd Lakes Chamber at (800) 450-2838 or info@explorebrainerdlakes.com. The Paul Bunyan Trail passes along 21 lakes and 9 rivers or streams, the first railsto-trails system in the nation is now paved an entire 100 miles. The trail is groomed for snowmobile use, allowing visitors to enjoy the trail year round. With multiple access points, people can decide how long they want their experience to be. Businesses in the area rent equipment to use on the trail. explorebrainerdlakes.com 29 http://explorebrainerdlakes.com
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