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All are welcome, birthdays are just an excuse to get together. Meet at Karen’s house anytime after 7:00 p.m. I will supply some kind of hot sandwiches. Bring your beverage of choice and a main dish, side dish or dessert to share. Contact Karen to RSVP, get directions, and to let her know if you …
Eighth Annual October/November/December Birthdays CelebrationView trip details »
Tired after a long week of work? How about combining a walk and dinner with fellow women Rovers! We can begin the evening with some before walk snacks at my house, and for those who would enjoy getting a bit of excercise we can choose to walk to Minnehaha Falls, or for a longer walk, …
We love our volunteers! If you volunteered for the MN Rovers between January 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012, complete this survey and RSVP for the Volunteer Recognition Reception on Sunday, November 4 at the Macalester Alumni House. Reception is from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Brief program at 4:30 p.m. Come for all or …
This is for experienced backpackers only due to elevation changes and mileage. This will be a combination day hike and backpack trip with the exact itinerary determined by Grand Canyon campsite availibility (TBD in July). The corridor trails are a great intro to Grand Canyon backpacking. People could make things easier by hiring a mule …
In response to feedback and discussions regarding the “U45” initiative (Under 45 … an experiment meant to attract and retain younger members), the Minnesota Rovers will host a “town hall” conversation with members that will focus on the question “How can we attract a wide variety of members and make everyone feel welcome?” The Town …
If you want to find out but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it in a pool. The sessions usually last about an hour. All equipement is provided. Just bring a towel and a swim suit. This …
This will probably be your last chance to try rock climbing this year! Join us at Taylor’s Falls for a beginners rock climb, we will provide the equipment, belayers, and help. We will be climbing from 10am to about 2pm, please sign up by contacting Besty. We will be limiting the beginners to 8 or …
Come and join me for a fun fall run at Pine Tree Apple Orchard in White Bear Lake. Any experience level welcome. This was my first ever race as a runner and the post-race treats are great (think apple cider, warm toasty cinnamon apple donuts …). “This beautiful course is on the trails through the …
You are cordially invited to our birthday party Bring something to share and your own beverage. Please RSVP with what you will bring. Party starts at 7:30 p.m. Please call or email for directions. Nancy F.& Quentin S.
Practice backpacking/day hiking on Superior Trail on North Shore. Comfortable evenings at National Forest Lodge main lodge. Gain skills to backpack next summer in Sierras. Estimated cost: $100. Deposit: $50. Max trip size: 10. Mike H.
Practice Backpacking/Day Hiking at National Forest LodgeView trip details »
Weekend sea kayaking/canoeing on the lower Wisconsin river just before it flows into the Mississippi River. We will plan on doing about 25 miles in two days and camp on a river sand bar. Leave cities at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and return Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. Basil L.
Campout one night at Crex Meadows in N. Wisconsin. Day Hike during the day to a lovely cedar swamp on the St. Croix, then View THOUSANDS of Sandhill Cranes flying into Phantom Lake at sunset. Camp area is primitive: no water, just an outhouse. Pot luck dinner Saturday night. Nasty weather cancels! Estimated cost: $5 …
Nugget Lake County Park is a gem on the rim of Wisconsin’s driftless area, just over 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! Wide tires needed to take the shortcut …
Meet at Macalester in the parking lot to the west of Olin-Rice Hall& north of tennis courts at 5:45 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. start, returning in time for the meeting. Find details on the Weekly Events page.
Our fall “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 stunning Crow Wing State Park a park that has two rivers run through it, boasts prairie and wetlands as well …
What these words have in common is they are all part of an upcoming trip. Are you interested? Each year, communities in western MN in the Upper Minnesota River Valley have an art crawl where artists display their creations at their studios and in downtown displays. The communities add music and pomp and by golly, …
Fellow Rovers! It’s time to review your calendars and prepare to join us on a little local, yet global, volunteer gig. Here’s the “scoop”: Where& When: Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN Thursday, October 4th 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (with patronage at a local watering hole after) What: 19 of your fellow Rovers …
Feed My Starving Children Volunteering & SocializingView trip details »
Coldwater Spring is a historic landmark located between Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling. Volunteers will plant trees and wetland plants and help with other restoration activities to support this park in progress. National Park Service rangers will offer public tours in the afternoon to celebrate the park’s opening. REI is providing free lunch and t-shirts …
Coldwater Spring Restoration, National Public Lands Day!View trip details »