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4 days of canoeing/camping in the BWCAW, entering at Brule Lake and taking out at Baker Lake. Total of six portages for the trip, the second day will be a layover day for you to fish or relax at South Temperance lake or day trip to North Temperance Lake. We will leave the cities on …
Late afternoon casual and low key trips to view and talk about birds. We will visit local parks and other areas where birds are often readily observed and include a ersity of species. Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the parking lot of Richardson Nature Center at Hyland Park Reserve (8737 E Bush Lake Rd Bloomington, …
Birding Walk at Minnesota River National Wildlife RefugeView trip details »
Meet 7:00 p.m. at Sucker Lake Park on Rice Street just south of Hwy 96 in Shoreview. Hike 4-5 miles on ski trails through 100-year-old stands of Red Pine around lakes kept pristine by Saint Paul’s Water Works. Loon sightings possible, DQ treats probable afterwards. Estimated cost: $0. David B. Trip report
Meet at Old Mexico at 5:45 p.m. for a 15-30km ride before the meeting. Find details on the Weekly Events page. < id="extravaganza">
Our spring “welcome & check us out” trip for everybody who likes the outdoors and wants to find out what Rovers is all about even before becoming a member. This year it will be at beautiful Wild River State Park only a short drive from the Cities. You’ll be able to experience that we accommodate …
The Cable Area Off Road Classic consists of two courses, an 20-mile and a 25 mile point-to-point mountain bike ride/race in and around the Chequamegon National Forest, Sawyer and Bayfield County Forests including some of the famous nationally recognized CAMBA trails, the Best in the Midwest & the Cable Area of Northern Wisconsin. Leave Friday …
Join me for three days of backpacking on the Superior Hiking Trail. We will leave at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, start hiking on Friday and return late afternoon/early evening on Sunday. Our route will be from Cook Co. road 1 to Oberg Mtn. (about 19 miles). This is not a beginner trip, so you need …
Late afternoon casual and low key trips to view and talk about birds. We will visit local parks and other areas where birds are often readily observed and include a ersity of species. Estimated cost: $0. Max trip size: Unlimited. See the Weekly Events page for full schedule, details, and contact info. Trip report
Birding Walk at Minnesota Landscape ArboretumView trip details »
This is the steepest section of the river from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. Starting and finishing in front of the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway (Corner of Lake St and W. River Parkway) We’ll walk for about an hour and a half on paved paths crossing over both the Lake Street …
This is the second part of the Canoe Beginner’s Series/Preparation for a BWCAW trip and open to all who are interested. We’ll be building skills like paddle strokes and steering a canoe. We’ll put in near the pavilion at the North-East side of Lake Como in St. Paul. We meet at 5:00 p.m. to be …
All levels welcome, beginners encouraged! Since it’s still early in the season, now is a great time for beginners to get out and practice and/or learn some new skills from others! The Elm Creek Singletrack trail is an easy-going trail perfect for beginners. And for more experienced riders, there are more difficult sections with some …
Beginner’s rock climbing day trip to Interstate St. Park on the Minnesota side. This climb is open to all climbers, but is limited to 10 beginners (unless I get some help from other tech leaders). Helmets are required for all climbers and belayers. Rovers will provide gear including helmets to beginners. Please contact (e-mail) me …
This is the first part of the Canoe Beginner’s Series/Preparation for a BWCAW trip and open to all who are interested. We’ll be building skills like paddle strokes and steering a canoe. We’ll put in near Cedar Point Beach at the North-East side of Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. We meet at 6:00 p.m. in the …
Weekend BWCAW canoing trip near Ely, haven’t picked a landing yet. This two day trip is on fishing opener, we will not go in but a lake or two, the focus is on just being there this new season, camping, relaxing, or fishing. Leave Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and return on Sunday evening. Basil …
Always drive by Banning on your way up North? Maybe it’s time to stop and smell the flowers. Or better yet, locate and photograph some threatened species! Peter and Katy from MN Wildflowers will be searching out some special flowers and have invited novice wildflower hunters to come along and see how it’s done. Then …
Native Wildflower Hunting at Banning State ParkView trip details »
These are still early season rides so beginners are very welcome and I will ride with the beginners and give pointers. All levels are welcome to join and lead the way! Meet at 6:00 p.m. the trail head near the sign, across from the parking lot at 1827 West Hayden lake Road. Bicycle helmets required. …
Late afternoon casual and low key trips to view and talk about birds. We will visit local parks and other areas where birds are often readily observed and include a ersity of species. Meet at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Minnesota River National Wildlife Refuge Bloomington Visitor Center (3815 American Boulevard East, …
Birding Walk at Minnesota River National Wildlife RefugeView trip details »
Help us pull the invasive edible garlic mustard plant at Crosby Farm (2595 Crosby Farm Rd, St. Paul, MN 55116). Meet at the farthest parking lot 2 lots past the Watergate Marina at 6:00 p.m. We’ll pull the plant for 2 hours. If we get rid of this plant, the Trout Lillys, Jack in the …