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We’ll head north to Fridley to the Springbrook Nature Center for this Wednesday’s hike. Meet at 7:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the nature center. We will hike until it gets dark and then look for a nearby ice cream shop. We hike rain or shine, so please bring a rain jacket and bug …
Fly to Denver, drive to trail head and camp. Aug. 15 – Hike to base camp. Aug. 16 – Climb Castle Mountain 14,265 feet, Class 2. Aug. 17 – Drive to trail head and set up second base camp. Aug. 18 – Climb Pyramid Mountain, 14,018 feet, Class 4. Aug. 19 – Drive to Denver …
Climbing Castle Mountain and Pyramid Mountain in ColoradoView trip details »
Bring your tent and camp at a remote family property on Wisconsin’s North Coast. Camp on the sand beach, right on shores of Lake Superior or up in the woods. Enjoy day hikes on the peninsula, just for the pleasure of hiking or to see some of the waterfalls hidden away in the area. Visit …
Canoe a 21-mile stretch of the Flambeau River on Saturday and Sunday, just NE of Ladysmith WI. Rapids class 1, 2, minus3 depending on water level. Rental of canoes, paddles, PFDs are $25/day ($12.50 per person per day) through Flambeau Adventures or bring your own canoe. Additional cost of $15 to shuttle your own canoe/kayak. …
Flambeau River Canoe & Ice Age Trail HikeView trip details »
There is lots to do at Sibley State Park (approx. 100 miles west of the Cities)! Enjoy woods, prairies, and savannas as you explore the park’s 18 miles of hiking trails. Bike the 22-mile Glacial Lakes State Trail (connected to the park by a trail). Paddle the park’s lakes or, possibly, the “wild and scenic” …
This is a “Must Ride” single track trail in MN. One of the best with a great variety for different skill levels and the entire trail is approx. 10 miles. Just so you know any obstacles that are to challeging can be bypassed or you can walk your bike through. I am planning to ride …
Stay one night or two. While not exclusive to those with kids — this is a great opportunity for those who do have kids to bring them out and introduce them to camping. Rovers members have free use of cage items— there are canoe opportunities for those with older kids, and we have plenty of …
The Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) is having its 4th annual Camping With The Stars weekend at the Onan Observatory in Baylor Regional Park (3 miles north of Norwood – Young America, MN). Onan is only 40 minutes west of Minneapolis, yet the facility, set on a hill overlooking a lake, has a reasonably dark sky. …
We’ll meet at the visitor center parking lot at 7:00 pm. Come prepared with water, bug spray, and rain gear (we hike rain or shine). Dogs are only allowed on paved trails at French, so please leave your furry friend at home. For those interested, socializing after the hike at a local ice cream shop …
A unique outdoor adventure! Two days horseback riding on excellent Arabian mix horses on trails in the County forests near Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Camping overnight at their own primitive campsite in the woods, sleeping either in cozy log camper-cabins, or, if you prefer, pitch a tent. We will have a shelter with picnic tables …
Sailing, mostly, some short hikes (not a party boat, wine/beer with dinner is fine). Music provided by nature. 45′ boat, $315/person boat+share food/gas. Estimate $400. Let me know ASAP. Estimated cost: $400. Deposit: $315. Max trip size: 8. Geoffrey S. Trip report
Still trying to ride this trail and we keep getting rained out. The Theodore Wirth trail is for all skill levels and is 4.36 total miles and consists of two loops. Each month the trails will increase in length, aerobic level, and technical level as well. Trails will be picked from the MORC website and …
Wednesday night hike at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield. We will check out the 2-3 miles of trails and boardwalks that will take us through a cattail marsh, mixed lowland forest and restored prairie. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Interpretive Center. Bring bug spray and water. We will get ice cream after. Rover …
After 2 years of traveling the world by bike, David Bryne and Julie Retka are returning home to St. Paul July 24. Through their website, they’ve shared their epic adventures and great photographs with us. Let’s give them a warm Rover’s welcome and a bicycle honor guard escort to the State Capitol. After all, they …
Join me for a fundraising bike ride for Nonviolent Peaceforce. We will ride a 40-mile route around the Minneapolis bike trail system. The ride starts at 8:45 a.m., and ends at 11:00 a.m. Live music by Inushuk Pass and participatory juggling with sticks led by Andy Edgar from 11–noon at Minnehaha Park bandstand. If you …
We will paddle 34 miles from County K Landing in Trego to Riverside Landing on the Namekagon River in WI. The Namekagon River has limited development visible from the river, is a fantastic river for viewing and photographing wildlife, and has great primitive campsites. The river is incredibly clear and deep with many swimming holes …
Join us at 10:00 a.m. for a paddle on Murphy Lake (off of Murphy Lake Blvd) at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Kayaks and canoes are available from the cage. As part of our new Rovers citizen science project, we will be checking out bladderwort plants and learning what it takes to get the right photos for …
Paddle with a Purpose (or just for fun!)View trip details »
Join us for a day of rock climbing at Taylors Falls. We will meet by the Interstate State Park (MN) visitor center at 10:00 a.m. Beginner climbers will be limited to 6. No limit for experienced climbers (know how to belay). All climbers need a free permit available at the park. Estimated cost: $0. Max …