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Meet at the sign (by the outhouse) at 6:30 p.m. and ride the mountain bike trails of Lebanon Hills off of Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Eagan, MN. Beginners welcome. Helmets required. This event will be cancelled in case of rain the day before or the day of. Check Minnesota Off Road Cyclists’ website for …
Mountain Bike Lebanon Hills Regional Park in EaganView trip details »
Weekly trips begin Wednesday April 18 and continue through the major migration period. They are 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.(Occasionally, a trip may switch to Thursday, so …
Come enjoy some sand volleyball at Lake Calhoun starting at 3:00 p.m. We will also be grilling so bring your own meat and a side to share. If you last name starts with A-E bring salad, F-L veggie or fruit, M-R chips, S-Z dessert. This is an event for folks under 45 to give younger …
The Rovers will again help The Friends of Henry Park with buckthorn removal. The Rovers have been assisting with this project for over 5 years. It’s always a lot of fun, and the Friends really appreciate our efforts. We will meet at Henry Park in St Paul at 8:30 a.m. Wear your work clothes, and …
Chainsaw training on Saturday, 2-person crosscut saw training on Sunday. Course is required by USFS to use these two tools on trail clearing trips. Certificate is valid for two years. Class inside 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., outdoor hands-on 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Bunker Hills Regional Park (south entrance). Estimated cost: Free + …
Weekend canoeing on the Minnesota River west of Mankato. We will paddle about 20 miles and camp on the river. Leave Saturday at 7:00 a.m. and return Sunday in the afternoon. Bring your own meals, water and beverages. There will be time to relax, so bring a lawn chair. Estimated cost: Your own meals Deposit: …
This will give you a heads up for the USFS Saw Certification and the upcoming trail maintenance trips on the BRT. You’ll experience excellent scenery, good food, camaraderie that can’t be beat, and the chance to learn a valuable life skill. After all, you never know when you might be driving down a back road …
Chain Saw & Brush-Cutter Safety, Familiarization, and Practice CourseView trip details »
Weekend paddling for canoes and kayaks on the Minnesota River west of Mankato. Leave the cities on Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. and return on Sunday afternoon. We will paddle about twenty miles in two days and camp on a DNR river campsite. Bring your own meals, beverges, and drinking water. Only costs are driving …
Ever wanted to howl at the full moon? Ever wanted to howl with a pack of wolves? We can do just that on an overnight at the Wildlife Science Center (WSC), less than an hour north of the Twin Cities in Columbus. This is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in Minnesota wildlife, …
On the first Tuesday of each month, 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 the bar after the meeting. This is an …
Come join me on and paddle the Mississippi backwaters. Can you believe the water temp is already 58 degrees, no April Fool’s joke! We will paddle around the lower island of Grey Cloud. Almost the whole trip will be in back channels. This means shallow water, little current and good bird sighting. There will be …
Kayak the Mississippi on April 1st. No Joke!View trip details »
Two days of canoeing on the Rum Rver south of Princeton, about 60 miles north of the cities. We will leave the cities about 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and return Sunday afternoon. The plan is to paddle 15 to 20 miles and camp at a DNR campsite on the river. Bring your own food beverages …
Summer is just around the corner, and there is no better time to start planning your summer getaways! The Minnesota Rovers, a Twin Cities-based outdoor recreation club, organizes low-cost opportunities for you to play outside — locally, regionally, and more. Activities include climbing, paddling, backpacking, camping, biking, and hiking in warmer months and skiing, snowshoeing, …
Summer’s Coming! Meet the Minnesota Rovers – Then Join Us Outdoors!View trip details »
Join us at Midwest Mountaineering, 309 Cedar, Mpls, to learn more about the development of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) in our Upper Midwest area. Significant strides forward have occurred in the last couple of years on connecting this 4,600-mile long hiking trail and more strides will be made in 2012 thanks to …
The North Country Trail, What’s New in MN, ND, and WIView trip details »
Leave early Saturday to check out the Central Lakes State Trail, a 55-mile, paved bike route, which we can pick up ten miles south of the park in Alexandria. Cycling will be all levels with stops in towns, maybe for lunch or a beer.
Lake Carlos State Park: Woodcock Viewing and BikingView trip details »
16-hour, Advanced Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course with CPR certification at the Gander Mountain Store in Blaine, MN. Designed for anyone who recreates in theoutdoors, with or without any prior training. March 23: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. March 24: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. March 25: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline: March …
Join me for a power walk in the MN Landscape Arboretum. I will be doing the 3-mile trail meeting at the Visitor Center 10:00 a.m. The Mill City Farmers Market is hosting their winter market at the Arboretum from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m, so feel free to explore the gardens, acres of trails, greehouses, …
Backpack in the Anza Borrego Desert, a 500,000 acre desert park with palm oases, year-round water, abundant wildlife, and archaeology. Prior backpack experience, broken in tough hiking boots, and hiking poles required. Be able to carry all your gear plus at least 1 gallon of water. No trails: we’ll be using map and compass over …