Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Did you know that you can learn allllllll about the history of the Crosslake area even when it’s our off season?! The book featured below is a compilation of photos and stories written by those who experienced life in the early years. It also makes a great gift! 🧡🪵

https://crosslakelogvillage.com/a-taste-of-history/

10/04/2026

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Here’s a little wider angle on Gil’s Café. It probably has been on Facebook before, but it was such a part of our community and a great place to eat.

10/04/2026

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09/29/2026

Many thanks to Gary's Painting in Brainerd for donating their services to to transform this previously 'just brown' Gateway Gazebo kiosk into the colorful beauty it is now! The color design was developed by board member, Andrew Rudlang. The Gateway Gazebo is located next to A-Pine Restaurant. Thanks to owner, Rick Beyer, for continuing to provide the space for the Gazebo. Now, the welcome to the Byway is as bright and fun as the Byway itself!

07/18/2026

The late Crosslake artist, Tom Ottoson, created for the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association a set of four pieces highlighting scenes along the Byway route. This stunning rendition of a well-known lonesome pine tree on County Road 1 on the north side of the Whitefish Chain is one of them. The original is privately owned, but some remaining prints are still available. A few years ago the pine tree in this picture was damaged in a storm and had to be taken down. People have shared some wonderful stories about this tree. Contact the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway (paulbunyanscenicbyway.org) for more information about this and other art pieces.

05/21/2026

The PBSBA videotaping project completed the third jurisdiction yesterday. City of Crosslake's 'talkers' shared so much enthusiasm and such great narratives. Videographer, KC Moore, began a full day of taping by interviewing USACE Crosslake site manager, Corrine Hodapp. Watch for the completed video production sometime in late December. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great day!

01/19/2026

Strong-as-an-ox working men support the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association. You can too! Be a Bunyan man today. https://paulbunyanscenicbyway.org/support