Bikes are available to rent throughout the Whitefish Chain Region.

Enjoying all that lake country has to offer definitely includes a jump in the lake.

Duck Races are a Pine River summer tradition.

Clamshell Beach Resort even offers a playhouse for kids to enjoy their own home away from home.

Giant Paul Bunyan footprints can be found all along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway driving route.

Whitefish Golf Club offers championship play at an affordable cost.

Biking the Paul Bunyan Trail is simple family fun!

Golfing at Wildwedge Mini Golf is a great family activity.

You should be here.

The Uppgaard Wildlife Management Area offers 110-acres of wide, meandering trails.

What to Do

The Brainerd Lakes Area's Whitefish Chain of Lakes Region has more activities and attractions than lakes. You'll never be bored — even on the occasional cloudy day!

If you’re looking to explore the great outdoors, you can rent a boat and set sail on one of the Whitefish or Ossawinnamakee's lakes, hit a ball at one of the 2 dozen local golf courses, drop a line to catch some fish, bike through the communities or along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway, explore area trails by walking, hiking or even a-top a horse, go birding or geocaching, take the kids to an area playground …the outdoor options are endless!

If you’d prefer to be inside for one reason or another, you can go back in time at area museums, shop the local stores, dine in local restaurants, relax at a spa, take an interesting and educational factory tour, or just head to the movies. View a map of all the options for things to do.

And don’t forget all of the wonderful local community celebrations that take place in the Whitefish Chain of Lakes Area year round… Be sure to check out Crosslake Winterfest, Crosslake's St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pine River's Summerfest, Pequot Lakes' 4th of July celebration, Pequot Lakes Bean Hole Days, Pine River's Heritage Days, Taste of Pequot, Crosslake Days and so many more!

Life is definitely better at the lake.

Don’t Miss This!

Historic Fire Tower — Pequot Lakes

Climb one of the few remaining useable fire towers in Minnesota and see the vast expanse of forest surrounding the lakes area. Built in 1934, the fire tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Towers. Parking and picnic facilities welcome travelers to this site. This is a favorite spot for geocachers, too, so don't forget your GPS — and a camera!

Best Public Beach — Crosslake

The US Army Corps of Engineers Dam and Recreational Park in Crosslake offers two swimming beaches, a playground, many scenic campsites, and boat access to Cross Lake with in the Whitefish Chain. The majestic dam, built originally to regulate the supply of water for the Mississippi River, now manages the waterways for recreational use of the waters. While on the grounds, see the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Exhibit Room in the Corp's Administrative building.

Restored Train Depot — Pine River

The historic Pine River Depot in downtown Pine River offers a newly restored railroad depot (cir 1800s), as well as a 1919 horse-drawn fire engine and a red caboose. Located on the grounds of the Information Center, on the corner of Hwy 371 and Barclay Ave in Pine River, Heritage Group North was the leading force behind the depot's restoration.