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THE LURE OF UP NORTH IN MINNESOTA …
Spring marks the time of year when Minnesotans finally get to come out of hibernation . We hope you will plan a visit Up North sometime soon to check out all the Brainerd Lakes region has to offer . Inside this edition of Up North Magazine , you ’ ll learn where to find some of the most picturesque trails to hike and the best campsites off the beaten track . Plus , an introduction to an outdoor activity that has been a tradition in Minnesota for centuries : wild ricing ; and the inside scoop on some of the best restaurants and farmers markets the region has to offer .
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 Cheri O ’ Bannon at cheri . obannon @ apgecm . com .
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EXPLORE
Many Trails to Explore Up North
ACTIVITIES
A Great Summer Activity … Wild Ricing Up North
CAMPING
The Best Camping Sites in the Brainerd Lakes Area
FLAVOR
A Variety of Up North Restaurants Offer Tasty Menu Options
FRESH
Farmers Markets offer More than Fruits and Vegetables destinationupnorth . com 3