Bealieu House, Crow Wing State Park Crow Wing village was located along the Mississippi River at the mouth of the Crow Wing River. For centuries, the Ojibwe and Dakota Indians frequented the area for its abundant game. The village eventually grew into the primary commercial center for central Minnesota by the mid-1800s. Crow Wing began as a post for the fur trade.
Population (2010) 13,590 Introduction Brainerd is at the center of a vast resort area that spreads out around the city. I confess I have mixed feelings about Brainerd, and not just because this was the place where I dropped my smartphone into the toilet. While the city has an interesting
The Mississippi River cuts through and around Crow Wing State Park, a scenic spot with a rich history located between Brainerd and Little Falls (Minnesota). This picture is just north of the spot where the Crow Wing River joins the Mississippi. See more photos here. Mississippi River at Crow Wing State Park
