Regional park: Lebanon Hills

At nearly 2,000 acres, Lebanon Hills Regional Park is the largest park in Dakota County, and among the wildest in the metro. Laced with miles of trails and dotted with lakes, the park is a big draw year-round for hikers, bikers, runners, swimmers and even campers. Bring ol' Nellie, too: Miles of scenic, wooded horse trails await. Mountain bikers are also welcome. And there's kayaking and canoeing, your choice.