Explore the Brainerd lakes area & Greater Minnesota

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, 66 state parks, 21 state trails, and 2 national forests. Find the explorer in you!

FISHING

Whether you are after walleye, northerns, crappies or sunnies – we’ve got a lake nearby that has what you’re looking for: http://www.brainerd.com/rec/lakeinfo.html

BOAT CRUISES & TOURS

Breezy Belle: http://brainerdboat.com/

LAKE RECREATION RENTALS

Boat & Jet-ski Rentals: http://www.brainerd.com/rec/boating.html

STATE PARK SYSTEM

State forests provide more than 2,000 miles of forest roads and thousands of logging trails, including 46 campgrounds with 1,000 campsites. State parks offer more than 5,000 campsites or a variety of cabins, guesthouses and other lodging. Plus, there are thousands of miles of rugged or paved state trails and water trails that can lead you there. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

TRAILS SYSTEM

The Paul Bunyan Trail is the longest MN Bike trail in Minnesota at 110-miles, and it connects the Heartland Trail, the Blue Ox Trail and the Cuyuna State Trail. Over 100 miles of the Paul Bunyan Trail are paved. With 7 segment maps and over 14 individual city maps and descriptions, find everything you need at: www.paulbunyantrail.com

NATIONAL FORESTS & PARKS

Chippewa National Forest & Superior National Forest