Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Cuyuna    cuy • u • na          -noun

[kahy-yoo-nah]

1. A contraction of the names: Cuyler (Adams) and Una (St. Bernard dog), co-discoverers of iron ore near Deerwood, MN in the late 1800's. 2. A region near the towns of Crosby, Ironton, and Deerwood.  3. Of and relating to authentic Americana with quaint shopping villages specializing in antiques, gifts, and collectibles.  4. Regarding a quiet area of lakes and rivers in north central Minnesota, only fifteen minutes east of Brainerd.  5. Known locally as a place for unique outdoor activities including: trout fishing, biking, hiking, and exploring.  6. The site of Minnesota's newest off-road mountain biking destination trail coming - summer 2010!