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Linda’s Garden

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Free and Open to the Public 

Free to the public, the Linda Ulland Memorial Garden offers colorful, climbable, paved walk-thru representational gardens. 

Find photo-ops in natural settings, audio learning boxes, and relax under the pines on our outdoor leaf patio.

35507 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN 56442

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Garden Features

The gardens draw in visitors with colorful, climbable, walk-thru representational gardens, featuring: 

  • Photo-op areas 
  • Audio learning boxes 
  • Outdoor leaf patio under the pines 
  • Indoor learning center with Paul Bunyan exhibit
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“Play in the environments we steward.”

-Linda Ulland

Garden Brochure
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Your support is needed for restoration and redevelopment of garden areas and ongoing maintenance.

Garden SPONSORSHIP

Garden Sponsors

The Paul  Bunyan Scenic Byway Association extends heartfelt thanks to the Crow Wing County Master Gardener Volunteer Program, operating through the University of Minnesota Extension, for the beautiful plant care and bed maintenance in the Linda Ulland Memorial Gardens during the 2026 season.

Their end of summer donation of 51 plants valued at nearly $300 is gratefully acknowledged as well. The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association is honored that the Linda Ulland Memorial Gardens is an authorized site and will continue to be under the Master Gardeners care for seasons to come.

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Donors & In-Kind Supporters

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Richard Ulland

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Galllery

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An older woman in a red shirt works on a mosaic project, surrounded by colorful tiles and materials on a cluttered table. Other people are working on similar projects in the background. The room is filled with art supplies.
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SUpport

This Is Your Byway

The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association is made stronger because of people who care about the beauty and preservation of our area’s natural assets. If that’s you, get in touch!

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Membership

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Memorial Pavers

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Volunteer

Website Sponsors

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Dedicated to Service

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Deep Creative. Powerful Strategy.

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Invest in Today for a Better Tomorrow

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S’mores Capital of the World


Rod Nelson

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Association Partners

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