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WELCOME TO
THE WONDERS OF NATURE AWAIT ....
When you head Up North for an outdoor adventure , you ’ re sure to see deer running along the shoreline , birds of prey flying overhead and the state bird — the loon — swimming in the many lakes . In this issue of Up North Magazine , we take you for a ride on some of the region ’ s many ATV and bike trails , and we go soaring over Brainerd Lakes on a zip line . Plus , we introduce you to the wide variety of water adventures that await both on the surface and in the depths , and we go searching for a gem found only in this part of the world . I hope you enjoy the stories in this issue of Up North Minnesota .
Rachel M . Anderson
| Editor WELCOME TO THE START OF SPRING AND SUMMER FUN !
To view this issue online , visit destinationupnorth . com
Published by Adams Publishing Group 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
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ATV TRAILS
Some of the best ATV trails in Minnesota can be found Up North .
ZIP LINE TOUR
Exhilarating 7-line zip line tour in Nisswa .
KAYAKING RECORD
World record attempt for kayaking the most lakes in a single day to be made in Brainerd Lakes area this summer .
WATER ADVENTURES
The Brainerd Lakes area can offer water adventures of all kinds .
E-BIKE TRAILS
E-bikes - a new way to enjoy the trails .
ROCK HUNTING
Where to go rock hunting Up North .
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