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Lake Minnetonka is one of Minnesota's most well known lakes, which is quite the feat for a state know as "The Land of 10,000 Lakes". It was formed roughly 10,000 years ago at the end of the last ice age, and it has been inhabited ever since. The name derives from the Dakota language and means “the-water-they-speak-of-is-large”. Which is fitting since it covers an area of 14,528 acres.

The St. Albans Bay Bridge carries Minnetonka Boulevard over St. Albans Bay, an inlet of Lake Minnetonka, connecting the cities of Excelsior and Greenwood in Minnesota. From the bridge you get great views over the bay, making it a pleasant place to stop and take in the views as you ride around the area.

Carver Park is the perfect spot for river recreation on the Clackamas River. It sits where Clear Creek meets the Clackamas, just off Springwater Road in Carver. This expansive park is home to the Lowry Nature Center, Grimm Farm Historic Site, and King Waterbird Sanctuary, with opportunities to spot wildlife like trumpeter swans, osprey, and white-tailed deer. Open from 5 AM to 10 PM daily, the park's highlights are winding trails, interconnected lakes, and marshes, as well as a campground, picnic areas with barbecue grills, and a dog park, making it great for visiting year-round. Check out Monarch Singletrack Trail, which has over 14 miles of trails for all skill levels of off pavement riding.

Maynards restaurant with a beautiful patio on the lake.

Ferndale Marsh is a 585-acre wetland complex. It features a mosaic of habitats including marshland, open water, grasslands, and wooded areas, providing a haven for various plant and animal species.

Ferndale Marsh is a 585-acre wetland complex. It features a mosaic of habitats including marshland, open water, grasslands, and wooded areas, providing a haven for various plant and animal species.

This spot along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail offers views of Crystal Bay and Lake Minnetonka. It can be an awesome spot for a sunset.

Great stop