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Horseback Riding |
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There are two stables nearby for
you horse-lovers. Camp Shamineau does a
1-1.5hr trail ride just for our resort one day a
week and is located only 3 miles away.
Outback Ranch
is only 15 minutes away in the beautiful
Pillsbury State Forest and is open every day. |
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Shopping |
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In addition to a mall and chain stores like Target
and Kohls about 30 minutes away, there are some
fun places to shop within 10 minutes of the
resort. From the cute boutique, Thistleberry,
to the fun Garage Sale Antiques to the quirky
Trading Post, there's something for just about
every shopping taste. Nisswa and Pequot
Lakes, though about 40 and 50 minutes away,
respectively, are also worth the drive with their
fun shops and eateries. |
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Museums |
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We have a few interesting museums in the area.
The Minnesota Military Museum is located on the
grounds of Camp Ripley, about 15 minutes away, and
offers over 9000 sq.ft of indoor exhibits as well
as extensive outdoor displays of tanks, jeeps,
aircraft and other large equipment. The
Charles A. Lindbergh House and Visitor Center
explores the family life of the famous aviator and
is located just half an hour away. Charles
A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum is a beautiful
place where people can delve into the area's rich
history. The
Minnesota Fishing Museum
features over 8000 artifacts in its quest to
preserve the heritage and history of freshwater
fishing in our state. |
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Hiking and Biking |
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Nature lovers will enjoy the many parks,
conservancies, and trails within a short drive of
our resort.
The Nature Conservancy
has
a preserve nearby, and both Pillsbury State Forest
and the Charles A. Lindberg State Park are close
as well. The
Paul Bunyan Bike Trail
is a wonderful paved bike and snowmobile trail
that extends 80 miles. Its trail head is only 25
minutes from us, but there are scenic country
roads and paths connected to the resort that are
great for biking, too. Didn't bring your
bike? Cycle
Path & Paddle
has bikes of all kinds, kayaks, and
more--and they even deliver to you! |
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| Golf |
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Pine Ridge Golf Club
is a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course only
2 miles away. It is one of the most affordable
yet challenging courses you'll find in this area.
Ask us for a coupon if you're a first time visitor
to Pine Ridge. Forgot your clubs? We
have a couple sets you can borrow!
Other golf courses in the area include: |
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| Madden's (25 minutes
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| Cragun's (across from
Madden's) |
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| Grand View Lodge's
various courses (35 minutes from resort), picture at
left is from "The Pines" course |
| Little Falls Country
Club (25 minutes away) |
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| Go Carts,
Mini-golf, and More |
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Within 40 minutes of the resort are
a couple of attractions for the thrill
seekers. A couple of go-cart tracks, bumper
boats, indoor and outdoor waterparks, and the fun
Pirate's Cove mini-golf course are all near each
other north of Brainerd. West of the resort
about 7 miles is a motorcross raceway and two other
racetracks are about half an hour away. Three
different hunting clubs are close by: Ringneck
Ridge, LeBlanc's Rice Creek Hunting & Recreation,
and Little Moran Hunting Club. Indoor rock climbing,
paintball,
and a zip-line in the woods are only 3 minutes from
the resort at Camp Shamineau. Frisbee golf is
available at Dower Lake Park in Staples and Lum Park
in Brainerd. |
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| Lions and Tigers
and Bears, Oh My! |
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Located just 30 minutes away is the
Pine Grove Zoo
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and domestic animals, this beautiful, serene zoo is
only $2/person over 5 years old and free for those
younger. The Paul Bunyan Nature Learning
Center is just 30 minutes from the resort and offers
a unique place to learn about the natural world
around us in the northwoods. Camp Shamineau (3
miles away) has a small nature center with lots of
animals to pet. |
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