What's up in Brainerd, Minnesota?

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I just got picked up to teach a 1 week ice hockey goalie camp in Brainerd, MN from June 29-July 6. I’ve been a goalie coach for about a year now, and figured the opportunity would be something good to add to my repertoire.

We’re only working for about 5-6 hours a day, the rest of the time is leisure. I remember this being a beautiful area (my sister played college for St. Cloud so I visited her a few times). Anyone familiar with the area that could maybe tell me a few things about it, some suggestions for things to do in my free time?

Thanks

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brainerd like in fargo?

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I grew up in Minneapolis, and the family has a cabin about 45 minutes from Brainerd. I only have a few minutes here to type…so I won’t be too much help.

Off the top of my head:

*LAKES, LAKES, LAKES!!! Plenty of water sports going on…and fishing.
*Forests, lots of green
*Brainerd International Raceway. Big time 1/4 track with some road course as well.
*People are great up there, there’s a term known as ‘Minnesota nice’. You’ll know what that means after being there for a few days.

Honestly, the greatest part about Northern Minnesota is just being outside enjoying nature.

Bring mosquito spray…

If you’re there for the 4th you should have no trouble finding a nice firework show nearby.

Enjoy! I’m jealous as I was really hoping to get back home for the 4th but as of right now it aint happening:(

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yah my sister’s husband’s family has a cabin in breezy point.

As far as racetracks are concerned I won’t be taking too many chances with the car I’ll have to drive 15 hours home lol

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Small world…I’ve been to Breezy Point on a few occasions.

I see you have a motorcyle avatar…looks like BIR is having some bike racing going on. I wasn’t thinking you’d race at BIR…just go watch:)

Paul Bunyan and his Blue Ox if you’re REALLY bored…

JK about that^…maybe you could rent a boat or jetski???