Changes ahead for local National Historic Landmark

The DNR’s Fire Tower along County Road 11 between Pequot Lakes and Breezy Point, once a work site for forest rangers scanning the trees for signs of fire, has more recently been enjoyed by residents and visitors as an historic site rich with stories that harken back to the influence of area logging and Paul Bunyan.

Byway Honoree of 2011

The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association’s annual celebration event at Marina II on November 9 provided not only a fun and informative evening for the over seventy attendees, but also a forum for highlighting accomplishments and honoring supporters.

Annual BIG Basket Celebration and Fundraising Dinner

The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association’s annual celebration and fund-raising dinner will again be held at Marina II Restaurant in Breezy Point from 5:15-8:45 on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.

Enjoy the Autumn colors, and take your camera!

Fall colors, one of the main players in the rhythm of the seasons, has ended rehearsal and is now performing! The splendor of the fall performance along our own Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway always results in a collective desire for unending curtain calls.

Veterans Memorial Walking Trail gets Attention

One of the frequently visited sites along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway got some extra attention this summer. From June to early August, the north loop of the Veterans Walking Trail was cleaned up and more clearly demarcated.  Brush and weeds were removed from the trail itself and posts were set for upcoming trail signage.