It’s gotta be the water in the Brainerd Lakes Area in the summer months. Residents and visitors alike set out on the area lakes for fun in the sun. Boating kayaking, canoeing and scuba diving are just some of the water activities that people enjoy in the lakes area. Local beaches become a popular spot as the days and water warm up. People are hitting the links and trails on a daily basis while area festivals and celebrations are going strong all summer long.