Get back to nature in Carver County

Once filled with hardwood forests and woodlands, there are still many opportunities to experience the beautiful old-growth forests that led folks to reference Carver County as the “Big Woods.” Many regional, county and city parks and preserves maintain four-season trails that wind through maple, oak, poplar and pine forests. Several regional urban and rural trail systems run through cities, allowing for convenient rest stops to grab a bite or sample a local brewery’s wares before hitting the path again.