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2006/2007 projects <br /> • Environmental information panel development and installation at Lowell WMA <br /> • Development and distribution of a Byway Tour Brochure <br /> • Historic Mailcarrier Interpretation project targeted for early summer, 2007 <br /> -Crosslake Boat Show participation <br /> -Live improvisational presentations highlighting Ben Knebel, mailcarrier, <br /> and the byway area history from the 40's - 70's. <br /> • Establish Sustainability Planning task group <br /> • Revise Day Trip section of the Byway website <br /> • Tall tale contest discussion with local schools <br /> • Complete display area in Crosslake USACE's multi purpose room <br /> • Develop plan for interpretive panel sites: use of blank panel backs, <br /> landscape/maintenance of area <br /> PROJECTS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION <br /> • Development of an Interpretive Center and Paul Bunyan Museum in cooperation <br /> with our partner, the USACE <br /> • Big Pine Lake Picnic Area <br /> • Shoulder paving completion along the remaining unpaved portions of the Byway <br /> • Paul Bunyan live theater performances in various venues <br /> • Improvements at the Gateway Gazebo <br /> 1. Parking areas <br /> 2. Landscaping and pathways <br /> 3. Greater visibility <br /> • Development of an interactive portable exhibit booth <br /> • Spur route possibilities <br /> WHAT HAPPENED IN PAST YEARSM <br /> 2005 <br /> • Trademarked the Paul/Babe logo image <br /> • 'Byway Site' signage designed and posted at selected sites <br /> • Bog Walk sections constructed and installed at Veterans Hiking Trail <br /> • Established a Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Foundation as a part of Central <br /> Minnesota Foundation <br /> • Developed a byway office site within the USACE main building in Crosslake <br /> • Earned official National Scenic Byway designation <br /> • Playing cards, collector's series #3, Paul Bunyan characters (expected <br /> completion-Dec., 2005) <br /> 2004 <br /> Interpretive Plan completed. $65,000 project funded through National Scenic <br /> Byways Organization with local match from Central Region Partnership <br /> 2 <br />