Length: 54 miles
Route: Double-circle route between Pequot Lakes and Crosslake, about 30 miles north of Brainerd
Scenery: Numerous lakes; pine, birch and aspen forest; small towns
Pelican Lake and the Whitefish Chain of Lakes are popular fishing and boating waters. This vacation destination has dozens of resorts and campgrounds. The Paul Bunyan Bike Trail is another draw, as are the area's terrific golf courses. The varied habitat makes for good birding; the Uppgaard Wildlife Management Area has a walking trail through the woods. The byway and bike trail are named for the legendary giant lumberjack, and the water tower in Pequot Lakes is painted to look like Paul's fishing bobber.
