About
A byway is a set of roads that tell the story of their area’s archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities in a compelling and extraordinary way. Byway routes are selected based on their characteristics and how well they represent their region.
This definition of "scenic" reaches beyond breathtaking vistas. This set of roads are gateways to adventures where no two experiences are the same.
The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway is a 54-mile driving route made up entirely of county roads, that take travelers through 14 jurisdictions and two counties (Crow Wing and Cass); with hiking and walking trails, recreational parks and lakes, wildlife management areas, and historical artifacts. The route has a non-profit organization, the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association, that manages the projects, programs and events along the route.
Click to read Vision, Mission, and Goals of Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association.
Our Byway's history is based on the widening of the shoulders (for bicyclists) of the county roads which make up the route.
