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Brainerd Lakes
Area, Minnesota
Located in a hilly terminal moraine area just a
bit north of the geographical center of the state is the county seat
of Crow Wing County, Brainerd Minnesota. Straddling the
Mississippi River at this point, Brainerd - Originally Ojibwe
territory - was named after Anne Eliza Brainerd Smith, wife of
Northern Pacific railroad president John Gregory Smith.
Lumber, paper and agriculture were important early industries, but
the railroad remained the single most significant aspect of the city
throughout the early 1900's... until tourism began to exhibit a
substantial growth spurt. Read more
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GPS and Finding Your Way Home
Our ancestors built giant landmarks, laboriously drafted
“detailed” maps and learned how to read the sun and stars in order to find
their way. However, in order to really know where one is, one absolutely
must know two very important pieces of information in order to know
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Tying
the Palomar Knot
Often mistakenly called
the Palmer Knot, the Palomar Knot is arguably one of the best knots
to know how to tie – especially for the avid fisherman. It is an
extremely easy knot to tie, exceptionally strong, and very popular
with bass fishermen for tying on jigs and worm hooks. It’s also the
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Brainerd, MN (cont.)
Today, with 465 lakes in the immediate area -
which also includes towns such as Baxter, Nisswa, Breezy Point,
Pequot Lakes and Crosslake - Brainerd and surrounding communities
offer four seasons of activities and something special for everyone
- fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, hiking, biking,
snowmobiling, snow skiing and more! There are both coniferous
and deciduous forests, fields, meadows and wetlands for those
wishing to enjoy a wide variety of wildlife - also in all four
seasons - including a multitude of breeding bird species.
Meticulously manicured golf courses offer 520 exciting and
challenging holes for all levels of ability. Enjoy the
solitude of a hike or bike ride along 70 paved miles of the Paul
Bunyan Trail. And there are always plenty of art galleries,
musical and theatrical performances and other festivals.
Of course the opportunities for shopping and dining are virtually
endless.
So... come to the Brainerd Lakes Area and
experience the beauty of the lakes, the people and the history that
extend beyond the borders of a single town or even a single county.
The area is as fun as it is unique. Come to the home of Paul Bunyan
and Babe the Blue Ox... where everyone is a kid at heart. We know
that your first trip won't be your last. |
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