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I will have hot dogs and brats on the grill. Feel free to bring something else to grill if desired. I will have pop and juice. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. We could play volleyball, badminton, or croquet across the street. Starts at 5:00 p.m. RSVP (phone preferred). Laura A.
Join us for a day of rock climbing at Barn Bluff in Red Wing, MN. We will meet by the parking lot at the base of Barn Bluff at 11:00 a.m. Beginner climbers will be limited to 6. No limit for experienced climbers (i.e., those who know how to belay). Please contact Sarah to RSVP. …
For the third year, we’ll be participating in the Cannon River Watershed Partnership’s clean up on the Cannon River. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Riverside Park in Cannon Falls to register as a group. Bring work gloves, water, bug spray, and snacks as needed. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes or boots. Potluck picnic and …
Join us for a bike ride following the potluck picnic (see above), at approximately 2:00 p.m. We will be leaving from Riverside Park in Cannon Falls to ride the Cannon Valley Trail (trailpass is $4/day). Speed and distance will be determined by the group. This ride is suitable for riders of any ability, and we …
Drive up Thursday morning (9-10:00 a.m.) and stay at Fall Lake Campground (buy lunch on the way up and buy supper in Ely). Enter BWCAW — Fall Lake on Friday morning, canoe, do 2 portages under 100 rods, and then set up a base camp on some lake. Day trips on Saturday and Sunday plus …
Enjoy beautiful lake view while camping at a cart-in site at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. Day tripsfrom camp will include canoe rentalon Saturday to paddle nearby inland lakes and hiking trails Sunday. Limit of 2 tents (6 people) – carpooling is important. Planned breakfast and dinner. Estimated cost: $70. Deposit: $20. Max trip size:5-6. …
Camping at Split Rock Lighthouse State ParkView trip details »
Potential all womens short BWCAW trip. Depart cities Thursday, stay at campground then enter BWCAW on Friday – entry point currently planned is Sawbill. Friday and Saturday night in BWCAW. Return to cities on Sunday, September 11. Must have canoe paddling experience but BWCAW experience not necessary. Estimated cost: $50-$60. Deposit: $25. Max trip size: …
Leave 7:30 a.m., arrive 8:45, sail out 9:15 or so. Back in before 4:00 p.m. Anchor and lunch, swim if warm. Everyone sails. Dinner on way home in Red Wing at Liberty Cafe. Estimated cost: $50. Deposit: $50. Max trip size: 7. Geoff S. Trip report
Tentative itinerary: Sat: Meet for Breakfast at the Chocolate Moose in Ely, get permit, and be on the water by 11:00. Entry Point: 30 Lake 1, paddle to southern end of Lake 3 near the Pow Wow Lake hiking trail Sun: Layover day for fishing, hiking, swimming, hanging out, etc. Mon: Move camp (possibly to …
Paddling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area WildernessView trip details »
Hike, Bike, paddle at beautiful Itasca State Park. Lodging in the Hostel right across the park road from the lake where you can rent bikes, kayaks and canoes or bring your own. Probable games or music around the campfire in the evenings or a short night hike over the the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi …
Meet at the picnic shelter at Crosby Farm Park at 7:00 p.m. for an 1 1/2 hour hike, some on trail and some off if it is dry enough. This is a beautiful park that borders the Mississippi River. Several choices for ice cream afterwards if desired. John F.
Find out more about Rovers and/or see what we’ve been up to lately at the Intro Show at 7:00 p.m. at REI in Bloomington. Visit the Special Events page for more information.
Meet at the Lower A.P. Anderson Park trail access parking lot, as you enter Red Wing (south side of the highway), at 10:00 a.m. We’ll bike 15 miles to Cannon Falls where we’ll have lunch and maybe visit the winery at the end of the trail before biking back to Red Wing. Once we finish …
Bicycling Canon Valley Trail and Sailing Lake PepinView trip details »
Entry Point #41 Brule Lake (op). Looking for a mix of beginners and experienced BWCAW paddlers. Must be able to paddle for hours, portage gear, packs and canoes! Oh yes, and also be able to relax, fish and enjoy one of the most pristine wilderness areas in this country! I do not have a route …
Come early to Tuesday’s meeting (7:00 p.m.) forthe semiannual gear swap. |details |
Meet by the water fountain at Interstate State Park (MN) visitor center at noon. Wear pants or short pants that you can move in (knee protection). Limit 6 beginners. Experienced climbers welcome (own gear). Call to ensure a spot. Estimated cost: $0. Deposit: $0. Rob C.& Lori C. < id="SIS0829">
This year at 13th Annual Summer in the Sticks, we’ll be celebrating Jodi’s 40th birthday! Join us at Elm Creek Park Reserve for biking, hiking, inline skating, horseshoes, swimming, pot luck BBQ, and more! If you’re willing to make the trek all the way to the NW ‘burbs to this terrific park in Dayton/Maple Grove, …
Experiance Minnesota’s best kept wilderness backpacking secret – The Northshore Trail! Used in the winter as a snowmobile trail, but sections used for hiking only in the summer. Described by the DNR as “rugged wilderness” but not strenuous. Maintained by the DNR and every shelter is located next to a river or lake with a …