Birthplace of the Paul Bunyan Trail, Pine River was established in the latter 1800s as a logging and fur trading center. The city rests on the shores of picturesque Norway Brook which empties into the Pine River, the city’s namesake. With five highways merging at the city, Pine River has developed a strong, year-round climate for economic growth. Tourism, logging, farming and ranching help maintain a robust financial community. “The City of Progress and Promise” isn’t just a slogan. It’s a community mindset, a goal all residents of Pine River actively strive to further.