• Paul Bunyan Trail
  • Trail Map
  • Trail Activities
    • Geocaching
  • Trail Towns
    • Brainerd/Baxter
    • Brainerd Lakes Area
    • Nisswa
    • Pequot Lakes
    • Pine River
    • Hackensack
    • Walker-Leech Lake
    • Bemidji
  • Contact
  • Getting Here
Paul Bunyan Trail
  • Paul Bunyan Trail
  • Trail Map
  • Trail Activities
    • Geocaching
  • Trail Towns
    • Brainerd/Baxter
    • Brainerd Lakes Area
    • Nisswa
    • Pequot Lakes
    • Pine River
    • Hackensack
    • Walker-Leech Lake
    • Bemidji
  • Contact
  • Getting Here

Pine River MN - Mile 30

Pine River is known as the "Birthplace of the Paul Bunyan Trail".  The reason for this title is that Pine River was the first community along the former Burlington Northern Railroad to offer a resolution to the State of Minnesota to create a "recreational corridor" along the soon-to-be-abandoned rail line.  This happened in 1983.  Since that time the Paul Bunyan Trail was developed and the Pine River Chamber of Commerce built a new Information Center along the former railroad line in Pine River.  The information center is also a Explore Minnesota Affiliate Information Center offering information from throughout the State.  You'll find clean restrooms, plenty of parking, wireless Internet and lots of information!  The Information Center is also located adjacent to the historic Pine River Railroad Depot which was recently saved and restored and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.  A vintage Mesabi-Duluth red caboose also resides near the depot.  Stop by anytime and try on Paul Bunyan's baby boots for a photo op in the center!  They fit everyone!  We'll look forward to seeing you in Pine River!




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Check out these great 2016 Pine River Events:
 
Flea Markets- Four Fridays During the Summer including June 24, July 29, August 5 and August 26- Beside Pine River Railroad Depot- 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
 
Duck Races- Fridays- June 17-August 12 at the Pine River Dam- Registration at 1:30 P.M.
 
Grower's/Crafter's Market- Downtown- Fridays May 27-September 23-  2:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.
 
Cass County Fair- June 23-26 at Cass County Fairgrounds
 
Pine River Summerfest- Citywide Festival- July 29-July 31  Check website: www.pinerivermn.com Events page for details
Lakes Bluegrass Festival- August 25-28 at Cass Co. Fairgrounds- Check website: www.lakesbluegrassfestival.com
 
Heritage Days & Historic 1830s Encampment- September 9-11- Check website: www.pinerivermn.com Events schedule for details
 
Pine River Parade of Lights- December 10- Parade @ 5:00 P.M.  Fireworks to follow- at Pine River Information Center


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  • Paul Bunyan Trail
  • Trail Map
  • Trail Activities
    • Geocaching
  • Trail Towns
    • Brainerd/Baxter
    • Brainerd Lakes Area
    • Nisswa
    • Pequot Lakes
    • Pine River
    • Hackensack
    • Walker-Leech Lake
    • Bemidji
  • Contact
  • Getting Here