# What's up in Brainerd, Minnesota?
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up-in-brainerd-minnesota/50468
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [June 23, 2008, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up-in-brainerd-minnesota/50468 "2008-06-23T13:19:25Z")
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### Author:  [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)
#### Post date: [June 23, 2008, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up-in-brainerd-minnesota/50468/1 "2008-06-23T13:19:25Z")
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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### Author:  [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)
#### Post date: [June 23, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up-in-brainerd-minnesota/50468/2 "2008-06-23T13:35:17Z")
brainerd like in fargo?
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### Author:  [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)
#### Post date: [June 23, 2008, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up-in-brainerd-minnesota/50468/3 "2008-06-23T13:38:57Z")
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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### Author:  [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)
#### Post date: [June 23, 2008, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up-in-brainerd-minnesota/50468/4 "2008-06-23T17:11:54Z")
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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### Author:  [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)
#### Post date: [June 23, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-up-in-brainerd-minnesota/50468/5 "2008-06-23T17:45:12Z")
> [@Coldaccord](#):
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> yah my sister’s husband’s family has a cabin in breezy point.
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> 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
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???