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Since the trails were closed last month due to wet conditions we are going to try to ride this trail this month. If it is closed again our backup will be Murphy Hanrahan. The Theodore Wirth trail is for all skill levels and is 4.36 total miles and consists of two loops. Each month the …
Meet at the Tamarack Nature Center parking lot off of Otter Lake Road at 7pm. We will hike around Tamarack and Fish Lakes until dark (or around 8:30pm). We hike rain or shine so bring a rain jacket, some hikers also carry water and insect repellent. Let’s go out for ice cream afterwards- if anyone …
Join us for a day of rock climbing at Taylors Falls. We will meet by the Interstate State Park (MN) visitor center at 12:00 p.m. Beginner climbers will be limited to 6. No limit for experienced climbers (i.e., those who know how to belay). All climbers need a free climbing permit available at the park …
Join us for a day of rock climbing at Taylors Falls. We will meet by the Interstate State Park (MN) visitor center at 12:00 p.m. Beginner climbers will be limited to 6. No limit for experienced climbers (know how to belay). All climbers need a free climbing permit available at the park (plus State Park …
On Wednesday we’ll be hiking at Snail Lake Regional Park in Shoreview where there are lots of beautiful wooded trails. Meet at 6 PM at the parking area close to the beach, distinct from the western parking area or the parking area by the boat launch. Directions/map Snail Lake is at the bottom of the …
Spend the holiday weekend at Bear Head Lake State Park, near Ely. Pristine lakes. Home to black bears, nesting eagles, wolves and moose. White and red pines tower over the birch, aspen and fir trees. Located just south of the BWCAW, the park has a similar wilderness quality. Explore miles of shoreline by canoe. Swim …
Hike start time 7:00 p.m. from the parking lot of Lake McCarrons County Park, 1765 Rice St, Roseville, MN. Hike will proceed along the South side of the lake (home to a pair of Trumpeter Swans) and onto the Reservoir Woods. Besides one the best stands of mature Red pines in the cities, it’s the …
Join us for a day of rock climbing at Taylors Falls. We will meet by the Interstate State Park (MN) visitor center at 12:00 p.m. Beginner climbers will be limited to 6. No limit for experienced climbers (know how to belay). All climbers need a free climbing permit available at the park (plus State Park …
This is a day white water rafting trip with Superior Whitewater Rafting Company. It is approximately a 2-1/2 hour ride on the St. Louis River beginning in Carleton, MN. We need to be there by 1:30 p.m. We will put in around 2:00 p.m. I did this run last year and we had a blast! …
Abandoned by mining companies more than 30 years ago, this area of former mining pits and rock deposit stockpiles just north of Brainerd, MN now boasts regenerated vegetation and clear lakes that draw a wide range of recreation enthusiasts. Twenty-five miles of natural shoreline can be explored by boat or canoe and anglers can cast …
Bring your tent and camp at a remote family property on Wisconsin’s North Coast. Camp on the beach, right on shores of Lake Superior or up in the woods. Bring your kayak, and paddle out to the Apostle Islands (Oak is around 2 miles away), canoe along the shore, hike the woods or on the …
Do you have a background in the sciences and have lots of information you would like to share about the natural world with your fellow Rovers? Every wish you knew more about the incredible natural world that provides the setting for all your fantastic Rovers trips? Do you secretly (or not so secretly) tote your …
Science of Nature – Paddling, Hiking, and ExploringView trip 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.
Join us for some outdoor paintball from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. Splatball is in Rogers, so we will coordinate carpooling from the Twin Cities for those interested. We encourage all levels – there are a number of us who have never tried paintball before who are giving this a try. RSVP to Tess for more …
Join us for a day of rock climbing at Taylors Falls. We will meet by the water fountain at 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. …
Group site at Beaver Creek Valley State Park in SE MN. Just after the full moon, just before the Summer Solstice – so we’ll have long days and bright nights! (Think “moonlight hike”!) Never been to this park in the “driftless” area of the blufflands of MN? Neither have I! It’ll be an adventure and …
Camping, Hiking, Biking at Beaver Creek Valley State ParkView trip details »
Beginner’s inline skate along the Greenway trail. While everyone is encouraged to join us, this trip is ideal for those who are new to the sport, sometimes don’t feel they can keep up with the group (we won’t leave you behind), or have not been out much on their skates this year. The Greenway trail …
This trail is for all skill levels and is 4.36 total miles and consists of two loops. This is the second in a series of monthly rides that will last through the riding season. Each month the trails will increase in length, aerobic level, and technical level as well. Trails will be picked from the …