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Paul Bunyan State Trail is a 115-mile-long recreational rail trail that stretches from Lake Bemidji State Park to Crow Wing State Park in north-central Minnesota. This trail is Minnesota’s longest state trail, and also the country’s longest continuously paved rail trail. When the trail isn’t covered in snow, it’s ideal for outdoor recreational activities that include walking, running, skateboarding, biking, hiking, and rollerblading. During the winter the trail provides the perfect opportunity for snowmobiling on some of Minnesota’s famously fresh, powdery snow. Visitors will enjoy the vibrant flower blossoms during the spring, the marvelous display of color offered by the trees in the fall, and the abundant wildlife that can be viewed all year long.

Brainerd, MN, Phone: 651-296-6157

Stroll along the Paul Bunyan State Trail
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Stroll along the Paul Bunyan State Trail Take the kids to Safari North Wildlife Park Spend a few days at Gull Lake Feel the adrenaline at Brainerd International Raceway Try the rides at Paul Bunyan Land Delight in winter fun at Mount Ski Gull Marvel at the beauty of Mille Lacs Lake Take a walk through Northland Arboretum Visit Crow Wing County Historical Society Museum and Library Dine with a view at Ernie’s on Gull Fly over trees with a Brainerd Zip Line Tour Take a break at Roundhouse Brewery Go beer tasting at Jack Pine Brewery Hop aboard Gull Lake Cruises Plan a relaxing afternoon at Glacial Waters Spa Take the kids to Craguns Laser Tag and Three Bear Waterpark Enjoy a fun-filled day at Northland Kart Kountry

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