Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway
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Snowmobiling in the Footsteps of Paul Bunyan

With hundreds of miles of trails among frosted pine forests, hospitable towns, and snow-edged waterways, the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway is one of Minnesota’s premier snowmobiling vacation destinations.
Paul Bunyan Tells A Tale: Fishing at Moonlight Bay

Just north of Brainerd, MN is the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. One of the Chain's bays, Moonlight Bay, is a great spot to fish. In fact, it was right here on this bay that Paul Bunyan, the giant logger of tall tale fame, once battled the biggest, most cantankerous fish in the...
Birding Along Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway

As if taking a cue from its namesake, the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway is tall on the species that inhabit and traverse its many lakes and rivers.
Hey Paul! Tall Tales of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway

The world of American tall tales contains several giants, such as Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, and John Henry. But towering over them all is Paul Bunyan, the incredible lumberjack, and the communities along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway celebrate his larger than life legacy.
Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Overview

Paul Bunyan is a giant among American tall tales, and the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway captures the spirit of the famous lumberjack as it passes through tall forests, large lakes, and friendly northern communities. The nearly unlimited recreational opportunities along the byway...

1-Day Trip: Truth and Tales Tour-Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway
(Minnesota)

This chain of stops exhibits all the natural beauty and local folklore of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway