Northern MN in the fall is one of the most beautiful places. Take a long walk or rent bikes and check out the Paul Bunyan Trail. The Paul Bunyan Trail runs through the scenic Brainerd Lakes Area. From mile markers 0.0 to 40.7 covering areas from Brainerd, Baxter, Merrifield, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Jenkins, Pine River, and all the way up to Backus!