Illustration of a blue and white bull holding a red sign with the text Ask Babe!! in white. The bull's head has prominent horns and a focused expression. The sign is on two white poles. The background is white.
Three people riding horses on a paved path lined with autumn trees. The riders are wearing casual attire and helmets. The leaves on the trees are a mix of green, orange, and yellow, and there is a road visible to the right.

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Find breathtaking scenic beauty and endless outdoor activities year round.

A bicycle is parked in front of a sign reading

Biking

Three people are observing with binoculars near a stone plaque in a park setting. One person wears a black jacket and white cap, using binoculars. Trees and a wooden building are in the background on a cloudy day.

Birding

Sunset over a grassy landscape with a paved path. Tall pine trees are silhouetted against the vibrant sky, which transitions from deep blue to warm orange near the horizon. The scene is peaceful and serene.

Golf & Mini Golf

Close-up of a white trillium flower with large, bright green leaves against a blurred background of branches and sky.

Nature & Parks

Boats docked on a lake beside a lush, tree-covered shoreline. A wooden staircase leads up from the water to a sign with playful text, partially visible through the greenery. The sky is clear and blue, reflecting on the rippling water.

Swim & boat

A peaceful forest scene with a wooden bench on the left and a narrow dirt path winding through tall trees. Fallen pine needles cover the ground, and sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a serene atmosphere.

Walks & Hikes

A person in a red jacket cross-country skiing on a snowy trail through a forest. Bare trees, covered with snow, line the path under a clear sky, with sunlight filtering through the branches.

Winter

A small wooden gazebo stands next to a sign that reads

Day Trips

Byway Maps

Get a birdseye view of the byway and surrounding areas. Locate interactive kiosks, bike lanes, Paul’s footprints, parks, trails, beaches and more!

Interactive Overlook Map
Printable Map
A rural road with a bridge stretches into the distance, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage. The road has bright yellow dividing lines and guardrails on either side. The sky is clear and blue.

Website Sponsors

Logo with the word "Sourcewell" in blue-gray text next to a geometric design inspired by the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. The design features gray and blue shapes with an orange triangle pointing right.

Dedicated to Service

The word "SWIM" appears in bold, block letters with a gradient blue to pink color fill, reminiscent of the vibrant scenery along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway, all set on a transparent background.

Deep Creative. Powerful Strategy.

The image shows a logo with a star containing joined hands, a desk, and a person digging. Text reads "IDEAL COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION" and "For a Better Community ICSO.

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Logo of Pequot Lakes Area Historical Society featuring a drawing of the Cole Memorial Building and Museum, constructed in 1937, near the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. The text reads, "Remember the past, enrich the future..." Address: P.O. Box 493, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472-0493.
The image shows the Dairy Queen logo. It features the letters "DQ" in white on a red oval background, with a yellow swoosh at the top and a blue swoosh at the bottom.
Logo for Millner Estate Planning featuring the company's name in bold, dark blue lettering. Above the text, several stylized, downward-slanting blue lines suggest motion or progress, akin to the winding paths of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway.

Association Partners

Logo of Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce featuring a stylized blue bull head above the text
Logo featuring the letters
Logo of Pine River Chamber of Commerce featuring a river with three ducks, surrounded by pine trees against a sunset gradient. Text reads
Red and white emblem with a castle icon at the top, followed by the text
Logo with stylized text reading
Text reading