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Area Attractions
AREA ATTRACTIONS Outdoor Recreation
CUYUNA COUNTRY STATE RECREATION AREA
Visit CuyunaLakes.com or call 218-546-8131 Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide | 2020 Score some FUN! Located across from the deer statue in Deerwood. 218-534-3292 Come enjoy a delicious meal with our full menu and watch the game. Happy Hour 7 days a week from 4pm-6pm! On site off-sale and multiple pull-tab boxes too! Breakfast Saturday & Sunday from 7am-12pm! Daily specials Join us for Deerwood Summerfest fun August 14th & 15th Don’t miss out on a good time! Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area boasts 25 miles of forested shoreline, providing peaceful relaxation for those who desire a rustic experience. Leave technology behind and embrace the sun dancing on quiet, crystal blue waters, the crackling warmth of a campfire and the haunting call of loons. Start the day by mountain biking over 30 miles of groomed trails. Spend a lazy afternoon paddling in a canoe or kayak. Slip over the side in scuba gear and explore the remnants of an iron mine hundreds of feet below the still surface. Plan a day or a week to camp, bike, hike and fish, but leave the motorized off-road vehicles at home as they are not allowed in the park. Get a great overview of the area atop Miner’s Mountain, from Pennington Lake near Ironton. Bike, hike or drive up the outlook trails’ winding switchbacks to the highest point in the area. There you will have a beautiful vista of numerous lakes and forests. Sixteen primitive, first-come, first-serve camp sites and unsupervised beach are available at the Portsmouth Campground off County Road 30 north of Ironton. For the latest information and trail maps, call 218-546- 5926 or visit www.dnr.state.mn.us
DIVE CUYUNA Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is home to some of the best diving in the Midwest. Located near Crosby and Ironton, the beautiful park features crystal clear water-filled mines with submerged mine shafts, building foundations, vehicles, road beds, forests, shear walls, and depths of up to 530 feet. The mines have been stocked with trout, bass and northern pike. Loons frequently swim by, and there is visibility ranging from 30 to 60 feet. The Minnesota School of Diving has created over 50 unique dive sites in the area that are appropriate for all levels of experience. Group fun dives are held in the area up three times a week in the summer. Dive masters are also available to lead people on individual dives. Visit http://www. mndiving.com/contactusmaps.html for details. Dive maps of the area are available at The Minnesota School of Diving in Brainerd. Call 218-829-5953 or send a message to brdinfor@mndiving.com.
Minnesota School of Diving, Inc.
ESPRESSO ICE CREAM SMOOTHIES
SANDWICHES
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Learn to Dive Go Dive Sales & Service
10 Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide | 2020 Visit CuyunaLakes.com or call 218-546-8131 Minnesota School of Diving - Brainerd 712 Washington St. • Brainerd, MN 800-657-2822 • 218-829-5953 Minnesota School of Diving - St.Cloud 415 Franklin Ave NE • St.Cloud, MN 800-577-2822 • 320-251-8967 www.mndiving.com Twice Weekly Summer Fun Dives At The Crosby-Ironton Cuyuna Mines! 218.545.1010 128 West Main Street, Crosby ENJOYMIXEDCOMPANY.COM keeping Cuyuna caffeinated since 2013
KAYAK AND CANOE Whether it’s just a day away from the kids or a weekend family expedition, paddling excursions are always a great break. The lakes and rivers of the Cuyuna Range offer a wide variety for both the beginner and the experienced kayaker, canoeist and paddleboarder. The scenic Mississippi and Pine Rivers offer opportunities to paddle for just a few hours or a few days. The premier paddling experience is on the deep, clear mine lakes of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. A chain of mine lakes, starting at the Pennington access, provides hours of bliss in pristine, peaceful surroundings. Deer, bald eagles and osprey are often spotted. Loons may surface nearby. Beach areas provide a place to stretch or enjoy a picnic. Maps showing parking, boat and carry-in access points, campsites and scenic views are available at trailheads and the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber office in Crosby. Canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental with shuttle service are available at Cycle Path & Paddle in Crosby.
Benefit Concert and Meal Featuring The Johnny Holm Band
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Sunday, June 28th 4-8 pm Woodtick Inn, Downtown Cuyana
MILLER BLACK BEAR ATV TRAIL Located six miles west of Crosby, the Miller-Black Bear Trail travels 19 miles over rolling hills and past scenic overlooks of the Mississippi River. Six sites with picnic tables and grills are found along the trail. Watch for wildflowers in the spring. Visit http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ ohv/trail_detail.html?id=72 for more information. Trail maintenance is by the Cuyuna Iron Range Riders ATV Club (www.cuyunaironrangeriders.com).
ENJOY THE OUTDOORS!
12 Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide | 2020 Visit CuyunaLakes.com or call 218-546-8131 Welcome to Cycle Path & Paddle Home of the Cuyuna/Brainerd Lakes premier silent sports outlet. We offer the ultimate in fun and recreation for the entire family. 218.545.4545 115 3rd Ave. SW, Crosby, MN 56441
ADVENTURE • FUN • EXCITEMENT • SOLITUDE cyclepathpaddle.com info@cyclepathpaddle.com Silent Sports Sales and Rental for all Seasons. Shuttle service available. Bike service, parts and accessories. Explore the Cuyuna Lakes. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NORTHWOODS ATV TRAIL Located five miles northeast of Brainerd along the Mississippi River, the Mississippi River Northwoods Trails consist of 11.5 miles of historic forest roads on Crow Wing County forest lands. Visit https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ ohv/trail_detail.html?id=97 for more information. Trail maintenance is by the Cuyuna Iron Range Riders ATV Club (www.cuyunaironrangeriders.com). SEE MAP ON PAGE 21
BIRD WATCHING Cuyuna Country is prime territory for bird watching. Members of the local Bee-Nay-She Council Bird Club, one of the most active and respected bird clubs in Minnesota, have sighted numerous birds. The area’s many lakes and wetlands provide important nesting habitat as well as deciduous woodlands. With thousands of acres of public land, you have a lot of ground to cover. So, grab your binoculars, bird books, a comfortable pair of shoes and head for the birds.
Gifts Galore Distinctive Gifts & Crafts We are open year ‘round and offer that special gift for any occasion. 218-545-GIFT 20 Third Avenue SW, Crosby
Karaoke Every Saturday Starting @ 9 PM
16 Beers on Tap! Tons of Specialty Burgers! ~ Open Daily ~
Breakfast Served Saturday & Sunday
HAPPY HOUR DAILY 4-6 P.M. & 10-11 P.M. $1 Off All Drinks
(218)546-6575 7 1st Ave. NW, Crosby
Minnesota’s Original Family Resort! GOLF. FOOD. FISHING. FAMILY.
ruttgers.com 218-678-2885
AREA ATTRACTIONS GOLF
Some of the finest golf courses in Minnesota are in Cuyuna Country. Cuyuna Rolling Hills just east of Deerwood offers 18 holes of challenging golf while Ruttger’s off Highway 6 by Bay Lake has an 18-hole course along with a nine-hole executive course. Also try Emily Greens, a fun and affordable 18-hole course carved through the Northwoods on Refuge Road in Emily. The course’s 17th hole features Minnesota’s largest green.
Emily Greens Golf Course Located One Mile West of Emily on CR 1 (218) 763-2169 • www.emilygreens.com Featuring the largest green in Minnesota! Buy 1, Get 1 Free! VOTED #1 BEST GOLF COURSE 2 YEARS IN A ROW COU PON Buy one green fee at the regular rate, get one free. Not valid Saturdays, Holiday weekends, or the week of July 4th. Coupon good for up to 8 people.
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Championship Par 72 Golf Course Carved Into The Cuyuna Range
Cuyuna Rolling Hills
24410 State Highway 210 Deerwood, MN 56444 218-534-3489 cuyunarollinghillsgolf.com
Ruttger’s
25039 Tame Fish Road Deerwood, MN 56444 218-678-4646 ruttgers.com
Our rates are some of the best in the Brainerd Lakes area!
Contact us for prices and Tee Times: 218-534-3489 www.cuyunarollinghillsgolf.com
Emily Greens
39966 Refuge Road Emily, MN 56447 218-763-2169 emilygreens.com
14 Cuyuna Lakes Visitor Guide | 2020 Visit CuyunaLakes.com or call 218-546-8131 Located on the east side of the city of Deerwood CALL 218-534-3489 TO BOOK YOUR TEE TIME BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE 20% OFF YOUR GREENS FEE
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Brainerd/Baxter Westgate Mall 218-829-5804 Nisswa Main Street 218-963-3023 Crosslake Town Square 218-692-5505 Brainerd -Take-N-Bake 409 WestWashington 218-454-9000 New Location - Crosby! 30 West Main 218-545-5000 VOTED BEST PIZZA IN THE LAKES AREA!! V O T E D # 1 B E S T N I S S W A R E S T A U R A N T P r e s e n t e d b y t h e B r a i n e r d D i s p a t c h P r e s e n t e d b y t h e B r a i n e r d D i s p a t c h 5 GREAT LOCATIONS
