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One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year producing ~90 meteors per hour provided the sky is dark. The meteor shower is expected to peak the night of August 11-12, however, you will be able to see a good amount of meteors even in late July. This year (for the peak) …
This trip is a through hike of the BRT which is a very rugged trail that skirts the border between Minnesota and Canada for 65 miles. We will be averaging 13 miles per day on a very rugged trail with lots of up and down. It is not a beginner trip. We leave the parking …
Sail Pepin for the day on a 35′ sloop. Carpool down, board about 9, in about 4, eat at Liberty Cafe in Red Wing on way home. No experience necessary. Estimated cost: $61. Deposit: $61. Max trip size: 6. Geoff S.
Meet for climbing at the Minneapolis Vertical Endeavors every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. before the Rovers meeting. Beginners are welcome. I will see if I can get access to the cage gear occasionally for shoes and harnesses, but otherwise plan to either rent or bring your own. Address: 2540 Nicollet Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 …
Camp, bike, kayak, swim, photography, fishing, bonfires and dining on Madeline Island August 4-8. Campsite is located on Big Bay Town Park. There are bike and kayak rentals on the Island, or bring your own. Limited parking spots at the campsite. Bring food, snacks, beverages, plates/utensils, lawn chair, and camping gear. You may borrow equipment …
If you like big trees, waterfalls and hot springs; this is a fabulous place to visit. In 2010, National Geographic Traveler magazine rated the Columbia Gorge the world’s sixth-best sustainable tourism destination. We fly into Portland Oregon on Sunday arriving by later afternoon (tickets on your own). We’ll hike Monday through Friday with a shorter …
Join us at the Melberg family site in Frog Bay on Lake Superior, just north of Bayfield, WI. Biking, hiking swimming and paddling along the shore. Deposit covers group food, consisting of dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. It’s BYOL. Remaining trip cost is gas, which can be reduced via carpooling. Estimated …
This week’s Wednesday night hike will take place on Thursday at French Regional Park located at 12605 Rockford Rd in Plymouth. This little gem of a park is on the north end of Medicine Lake. The terrain here is varied, from open meadows and ponds to wooded hills and moraines overlooking Medicine Lake. Some of …
Enjoy the beautiful clear waters of Lake Nipigon for 2 weeks in the rugged Canadian wilderness. Kayak rental will be a little more, and if you have your own kayak, the fee does not change. This is a beautiful trip you will never forget. Estimated cost: $600. Deposit: $200. Max trip size: 14. Joshua F.
A spectular 78-mile bicycle loop which crests three Colorado Mountain passes-Fremont Pass (elevation 11,318), Tennessee Pass (elevation 10,424) and Vail Pass (elevation 10,666). This is the area of the famous 10th Mountain Division. Total elevation gain for the course is 5,981 ft. We’ll take cars out early to acclimate and do some day hikes/bikes while …
Friends of the Mississippi River is having their 10th year of the Mississippi River Challenge, and new this year, they’re having a team option. Any fellow Rovers out there who would like to paddle? If so, we can form a team! Information regarding the paddle can be found at http://mississippiriverchallenge.org/. You can choose to paddle …
Check out Birch Lakes State Forest and the Lake Wobegon Trail. We have the entire private group camp area reserved (five sites tucked into a heavily wooded area). The park has seven miles of multi-use trails (hiking and mountain biking). Cycling outings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with lunch stops in small town cafes. We’ll …
Sail Apostles for 3 days. Drive up Thursday, board, sleep, stock the boat. Sail Fri, Sat, Sun, in at 4, back in cities about 9pm. We basically sail, anchor at noon somewhere, lunch, swim, beach time, sail to another anchorage, swim, dinner, hike if you prefer. Basically a no drinking boat, beer at dinner fine, …
It’s a fantastic park and they have done some maintenance of the park in the last few years. They actually removed a lot of buckthorn and I’m kind interested to see the results of that effort. There is a new boardwalk on the south side of the creek. Let’s meet on the bridge just above …
Kayaking Pukaskwa on Lake Superior. Kayak Lake Luperior, from Marathon to Wawa Ontario. Pukaskwa National Park, on Lake Superior north shore. Kayak rental is extra, if you have your own kayak you have no rental fee. The park is awesome and magical, and perfect time of year. Estimated cost: $600 plus kayak rental. Deposit: $200. …
Experience mountaineering in the Cascades with an introductory hands-on mountaineering course along with summit attempt of Mt. Baker. We may be able to negotiate an additional discount if we get 8 folks signed up. Here is the pricing breakdown. Airfare to Seattle – $400 as of 12/27 on Sun Country Course fee – $600 (may …
Every Friday morning from May 3 to early October. Bike ride on trails in and around the Twin Cities. Speed: About 10 mph. Distances: 10 to 20 miles. We stop for lunch. Non-members are welcome to check out our club on any day trip. Helmet required. Contact Dennis for more information. Dennis W. • 612-377-5985
Kid-friendly hike. Come to beautiful Elm Creek Park, in Maple Grove, where there’s an extensive scenic trail system. Meet at 6:20 p.m. in the Winter Recreation Area parking lot near the skiis rental and chalet on James Dean Pkwy. We will start the hike promptly at 6:30 p.m. Bring water (and rain gear if needed). …