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Come join us for an afternoon hike at Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids/Andover at 2:00 p.m. Meet at the Activities Center at 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW (Co Rd 116) Parking is free at the center, otherwise an Anoka County Park Permit is needed. (Day $5/ Annual $25) We’ll hike at a moderate …
Join me for a day of bicycling – I will plan routes based on the interest of the group. Beginners are encouraged to join us. The music festival is at the historic Fort Folle Avoines in Danbury, WI. You can check out the line-up and purchase your ticket on their website. Discounted tickets are available …
Bicycling and Folk Music in Burnett County, WIView trip details »
We all know Rovers like to play outside! Come play with us on this giant playground – a 5k race riddled with giant inflatable obstacles! Watch the videos of this race and you can’t resist!!! Insane Inflatables 5k – Saturday, June 28 in Rochester, MN Join our team “MN Rovers” for the 10am start time. …
Ordway’s Summer Dance Series is a weekly social dance event offering free dancing and live music in St. Paul’s Rice Park on Thursday nights during the summer. At 6:00 p.m., basic lessons are taught by professional dance instructors. After the lesson, you are invited to put those moves to practice during open dancing the rest …
125-acre conservation area with 4-miles of trail crossing biomes – big woods, wetland, and dry hilltops overlooking Minnesota River Valley. Be prepared for lots of steep hills on trails mulched with woodchips. Estimated cost: $0. Max trip size: 20. Marilynn T.
Hiking at Richard T. Anderson Conservation AreaView trip details »
The Cannon River is wild ,with lots of bends in the river, and quiet. We often see eagles overhead and gray herons wading in the shallows. There are a few riffles and small Class I rapids just to keep things interesting. Enjoy a lovely day on a peaceful meandering river. It
Another chance for you to enjoy a weekend of mountain biking through the Chequamegon National Forest Region of NW Wisconsin (Cable/Hayward). The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) off-road bike trail system consists of over 300 miles of marked and mapped routes through a near-wilderness area of striking beauty and peaceful solitude. The CAMBA system …
Mountain Biking and Hiking in NW WisconsinView trip details »
Join us for the third annual cycling the Lake Wobegon Trail (with the infamous “flat hills”) and camping at Birch Lakes State Forest. 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 …
Cycling the Lake Wobegon Trail — Third Annual!View trip details »
Summer is here! Let’s celebrate with a 23-mile r/t bike ride with a stop at Enki Brewing for dinner, live music, and a the chance to taste 5 different craft beers. Brewery details Those who aren’t interested in biking can meet us at the brewery at 5 pm. Victoria is a quaint town overlooking Stieger …
Meet at the stage in Father Hennepin Bluffs Park in Minneapolis (at the NE end of the Stone Arch Bridge, near NE Main and NE 6th Ave. – there should be free street parking up in the nearby neighborhood). We’ll start hiking promptly at 7 p.m, walking along the Mississippi, onto Nicollet and Boom Islands, …
Let’s join REI and play outside! There will be lots of activities including: canoeing, stand up paddleboarding, geocaching, fishing, birding, mountain biking, and more! I am seeking volunteers to oversee the marshmallow roasting station. The event is from noon to 4:00 p.m. Volunteer for the whole afternoon or however much time you have to spare. …
National Get Outdoors Day at Powderhorn ParkView trip details »
Come paddle the scenic and undeveloped upper section of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, now the largest park in the Twin Cities metro area. Meet at 10:00 at the landing by the Lake Peltier dam. We’ll paddle through several lakes and channels and should see lots of waterfowl and other birds. …
The Cromulent Shakespeare Company performs
Shakespeare and Hike at Minnehaha Falls ParkView trip details »
Supported bicycling tour of the Tour of Lakes near Brainerd, MN. Drive up Friday after work and camp/motel near Baxter, MN. Meet at the Forestville Middle School at 12149 Knollwood Drive in Baxter, MN 56425 at 6:00 a.m. to start the ride. This is a beautiful hilly route in Northern MN. Register for the ride …
We’ll spend the weekend biking the beautiful Sparta-Elroy Trail. This is an old railway bed with a 3-degree grade, no hills. Long tunnels provide a 55-degree cooling off. We’ll camp at the Village of Wilton, Wisconsin campground, which has great facilities, including a swimming pool. $7.00 per adult and $4.00 per child under 18 for …
Short Backpacking trip on the SHT. Please join my son and I for a quick Spring (yep, that term is being used loosely) trip to the SHT. We will be leaving the Twin Cities just after noon on Friday and returning by 6pm on Sunday. It may be short but we will have a fun! …
Backpacking on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT)View trip details »
Meet at the Visitor’s Center at Three Rivers District – French Park in Plymouth at 12605 Rockford Road at 7:00 pm. We’ll hike for 1½ hours at a moderate pace. Bring water and rain gear,if needed. We’ll go to Freeziac at 4105 Vinewood Lane N. Plymouth for frozen yogurt after the hike. We hope you …
Hiking at French Regional Park in PlymouthView trip details »
Meet at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast at the Sail Away Cafe in Afton. Arrive at Afton State Park at 10:15 a.m. to meet up with those who skipped breakfast at the visitor center. Start hiking at 10:30 – we’ll go about 7 miles, but a shorter loop of about 3.5 miles is possible. Optional post-hike …