In the land of 10,000 lakes, everyone has a favorite spot to fish, swim, hike, canoe or spend the day relaxing. In the Twin Cities metro, there is no shortage of lake life one can experience without leaving the city. Lake Phalen, is one of the many that are accessible within the city limits, but it is often overlooked in favor of the famous chain of lakes in Minneapolis or Lake Minnetonka. Part of Phalen Regional Park, Lake Phalen is located on the east side of Saint Paul, in an…