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On the first Tuesday of each month (or in this special case, the second Tuesday), we’re having a special event to engage new and younger club members. The goal of this event is to encourage all Rovers, young and seasoned, new and not so new, to join each other for the program and socializing at …
Come join us for this annual Spring fun ride. Each year, many Rovers kick off the bicycling season with Ironman Bicycle Ride. Most usually do the 30-mile route, but you can choose from 17, 30, 68, and 100-mile route options. This year the event is one week later, that may make the difference between snow …
Backpacking along the Bluffs and Bottom lands of the St Croix River South of Grantsburg Wisconsin. This is an easy weekend trip covering 7 miles in two days. Because of the shorter hiking distance involved we can leave the cities in the early afternoon on Saturday, the time and meeting location are not determined yet. …
“It’s fun, it’s great exercise, it makes you feel good, and the scenics and camaraderie are unbeatable.” Join us for the annual spring maintenance trip to the Gunflint Section of the nationally acclaimed Border Route Trail. You’ll experience great scenics, camaraderie that can’t be beat, excellent food, a chance to see and/or hear wildlife such …
Border Route Trail Mechanized Trail Clearing (using brush cutters and chain saws)View trip details »
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 the parking lot at the end of Crosby Farm Road which parallels Shepard Rd. From Rt 5 (aka 7th Street …
Birding Walk at Crosby Farm Regional ParkView trip details »
Attend a 2-hour training session/pull (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Crosby Park) sponsored by Friends of the Mississippi, where participants learn to identify and remove invasive garlic mustard, thereby protecting the area’s wildflowers. Volunteers pledge to return on their own (or with friends) to contribute another six hours-and your friends’ hours count! Space is …
The wilderness sections of the Border Route Trail run above and along several border lakes and provide spectacular overlooks to those lakes. Trail clearing consists of removing brush and downed trees and in the wilderness is done with hand tools: crosscut saws, loppers, and scythes. Most trips travel up after work on Thursday and return …
Border Route Trail BWCA Wilderness Trail ClearingView trip details »
Join us on the single track at Elm Creek at 6:00 p.m. Beginners welcome and needed. I will ride with beginners and give pointers. 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. This event will be cancelled if significant …
On April 29th, Minnesota Orienteering Club has their Annual Adventure Race Tune-Up. this is an opportunity to have a fun day and try Adventure Racing, which is a multi-discipline team sport. The race will include 4-mile paddle, 7-mile run/trek, 8-10-mile bike. Any team configuration (from 1-4 persons) will be allowed. This is an informal event, …
With over 120 free presentations on outdoor activities and adventures, and over 100 exhibitors you are sure to find something to get you excited about your next outdoor adventure. The semiannual Outdoor Adventure Expo can help you find your true passion for the outdoors, new sports, places to go, and people to do them with. …
Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure ExpoView trip details »
Nugget Lake County Park is a gem on the rim of Wisconsin’s driftless area, just an hour’s drive away. We’ll camp here and bike loops of up to 60 miles through bluff and coulee country to historic waysides, UFO sites, Lake Pepin, and a 50 mph hill! We’ll provide meals, but may eat out for …
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 on the north end of Old Cedar Bridge in Bloomington. This area is also …
Ride the 8 miles of single track at Elm Creek Park Reserve. Helmets required. Canceled if significant rain recently. Check the trail conditions on the Minnesota Off Road Cyclists (MORC) website. Meet at 6:00 p.m. across the street from the trailhead at the 1827 West Hayden lake Road near the sign. Beginners welcome. Estimated cost: …
Come play volleyball at Lake Calhoun at 3:00 p.m.! Please e-mail Amy if you plan to be there. Estimated cost: $0. Amy C.
Weekend canoeing on the Minnesota or Rum Rivers. Leaving Saturday (time TBD) and returning Sunday afternoon. We will paddle approx. 20-25 miles and camp at a DNR or County campsite along the river. Bring your own food, water, and beverages. Basil L.
Ride entirely on paved bike trails and enjoy this 14½ mile ride at a moderate pace (12-15 mph). We’ll meet at 2:00 at the Chalet parking lot (12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369), then ride the perimeter of Elm Creek Park along the bike path. You do not need to be a Rover …
I am looking for people willing to help with storm damage clean up. In exchange for a few hours of work you get a full weekend to play outside. Last year straight line winds damaged much of Burnett County including my property. I have had some of the work done but still have work left …
The scheduled date is based on whether the snow is gone and the Otter and Jackson Lake Roads are functional. This will be a three-day trip with a two-day BRT only option for those not wanting to take Friday off. We’ll camp at the McFarland Lake Campground and hike with day packs. Expect a reasonably …
Day Hiking on the Superior Hiking & Border Route TrailsView trip details »