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WELCOME TO CONTENTS
WHERE TO STAY WHEN YOU HEAD UP NORTH
The time of year when people start planning what kind of outdoor adventure they will be going on has finally arrived. If you’ re heading to the Brainerd Lakes Area this year where will you stay?
This issue of Up North Minnesota is dedicated to all of the great places to lay your head at night. Whether you want to spend the evening under stars listening for the call of the loon; stay in a cabin or recreational vehicle by the water or deep in the woods; or enjoy an evening in the lap of luxury at one of the local resorts, you’ ll find ideas for the perfect experience. Your Up North adventure awaits!
Rachel M. Anderson / Editor
WELCOME TO THE START OF SPRING AND SUMMER FUN!
To view this issue online, visit destinationupnorth. com
Published by Adams Multimedia 4095 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 For information regarding story ideas or advertising information contact Tena M. Wensman, West Regional General Manager / Ad Director at 320-616-1932 or tena. wensman @ apgecm. com
4 THE CAMPING EXPERIENCE
There are a lot of different ways to have a camping experience in the Brainerd
Lakes Area. Where will you stay?
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10 WHERE TO CAMP
Which campground offers the kind of adventure you are seeking?
14 STAYCATION IDEAS
No need to travel far to enjoy the ultimate outdoor vacation.
18 NEWLY REMODELED CRAGUN’ S RESORT
Cragun’ s Resort has new owners. What is changing and what is staying the same?
22 THE FAMILY CABIN
A Twin Cities man shares more than a halfcentury of memories of time at the cabin.
24 A YOUNG BOY’ S HAPPY PLACE
He is only 9-years-old, but Henry Medina already has a lifetime of memories at the cabin.
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