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2016

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Fri - MonDec 30 - Jan 22016

Cross-Country Skiing at ABR over New Year’s Weekend — Ironwood, MI

Category: Cross Country Skiing, Winter Trips, Winter Camping

Description:

The U.P. gets much more snow — and sooner than we do, so we are virtually guaranteed great ski conditions. Both ABR and Wolverine, near Ironwood, MI, have a nice mix of trails for everyone including: skate, classic, and snowshoeing. We’ll be staying 3 nights (heading up Friday morning, returning Monday evening) in a house …

Cross-Country Skiing at ABR over New Year’s Weekend — Ironwood, MIView trip details »

Sun - MonDec 11 - Dec 122016

Beginner Winter Camping — Banning State Park

Category: Winter Trips, Winter Camping

Description:

Join us for a beginners winter camping trip to Banning State Park. This trip will introduce people to cold weather camping by staying in the regular car campground allowing campers to bring extra clothes and gear to spend their first winter night out comfortably. I can help you with clothing and equipment choices, the idea …

Beginner Winter Camping — Banning State ParkView trip details »

Sat, 4:00am - 5:00amNov 262016
Day TripsFamily Friendly

Family-focused Nature Hike: Preparing for WInter — Fort Snelling State Park, St. Paul

Category: Hiking, Other, Summer Trips

Description:

Winter is around the corner and the plants and animals at Fort Snelling State Park are making final preparation for surviving the winter. Join a park naturalist for a short hike with several stops for discussion on the trail. This is open to all (no kids required) For those who would like to stretch their …

Family-focused Nature Hike: Preparing for WInter — Fort Snelling State Park, St. PaulView trip details »

Fri, 4:00amNov 252016
Day TripsFamily Friendly

Black Friday Turkey Hike-off — Lake Maria State Park, MN

Category: Hiking, Other, Summer Trips

Description:

Work off your Thanksgiving Day indulgences with a hike at Lake Maria State Park. Lake Maria is a beautiful “Big Woods” state park dotted with numerous lakes and ponds near Monticello, about an hour west of the Twin Cities. Meet at the Trail Center at 10:00 a.m. to plan which of the park’s 14 miles …

Black Friday Turkey Hike-off — Lake Maria State Park, MNView trip details »

Fri, 5:15amNov 252016

In town day hike Friday Nov. 25 — Richardson Nature Center, MN

Category: Hiking, Summer Trips

Description:

Join me for an in town after Thanksgiving day hike at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington. Meet at 11 a.m in the parking lot. We’ll start at 11:15. Richardson is at 8737 East Bush Lake Road, 55438 Bring water and snacks. We’ll be out for an hour or two? Email to let me know you’re …

In town day hike Friday Nov. 25 — Richardson Nature Center, MNView trip details »

Sat - MonNov 19 - Nov 212016

North Folk School-Winterers Gathering — Grand Marais, MN

Description:

Check out the at the activities at the North Folk School Winterer’s Gathering. Feature speakers are Dave and Amy Freeman who spent a year in the BWCA. Plus poetry slam, arctic films and more. Checkout downtown, watch the sunrise over the lake. Of course there is always hiking. http://www.northhouse.org/programs/events/winterer%27sgathering.htm I have rented a 3 bedroom …

North Folk School-Winterers Gathering — Grand Marais, MNView trip details »

Sat - MonNov 19 - Nov 212016
Day TripsSocial Activity

Midwest Mountaineering Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo — Midwest Mountaineering 309 Cedar Avenue, Mpls, MN

Category: Cross Country Skiing, Other, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Trips, Winter Camping, Downhill Skiing, Other Winter Activities

Description:

With over 87 free presentations on outdoor activities and adventures, and over 60 exhibitors you are sure to find something to get you excited about your next outdoor adventure. The semi-annual 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 Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo — Midwest Mountaineering 309 Cedar Avenue, Mpls, MNView trip details »

Sun, 2:16amNov 132016
Day Trips

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge Hike — Eagan, Minnesota

Category: Hiking, Other, Summer Trips

Description:

Hike across the newly refurbished Old Cedar Avenue Bridge over the Minnesota River and wetland. This bridge has been closed for about 14 years and it has just reopened. We’ll meet at 12:30 PM and hike for an hour or two. Meet at the parking lot under the 77 bridge on the southeast side of …

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge Hike — Eagan, MinnesotaView trip details »

Sun - MonNov 13 - Nov 142016

Weekend Canoe Trip on St Croix River

Category: Summer Trips, Paddling

Description:

Join us for a beginners winter camping trip to Banning State Park. This trip will introduce people to cold weather camping by staying in the regular car campground allowing campers to bring extra clothes and gear to spend their first winter night out comfortably.The weekend weather forcast looks decent. I have two canoes, paddles, life …

Weekend Canoe Trip on St Croix RiverView trip details »

Sat, 3:00amNov 122016
Day Trips

Volunteer Opportunity: Free Bikes 4 Kidz (Cleaning or Wrenching) — Mall of America, MN

Category: Other

Description:

Remember the joy of getting a bike? Well, you can help local kids experience that same joy! Come volunteer to clean (or fix/“wrench”) bikes for the Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) program. You must INDIVIDUALLY REGISTER here: http://fb4k.org/volunteer/ (use group name MN Rovers) Rovers have had so much fun doing this the past few years …

Volunteer Opportunity: Free Bikes 4 Kidz (Cleaning or Wrenching) — Mall of America, MNView trip details »

Sun, 1:16am - 11:32amNov 62016

Crow River Canoe Trip

Category: Summer Trips, Paddling

Description:

Two days of canoeing on the Crow river west of the cities in Hennepin county. We will paddle 10 miles each day and are allowed to camp at the DNR landing. This is an easy paddle, I have two canoes, paddles and life jackets. Cost will be for food and gas. Call Basil Loney at …

Crow River Canoe TripView trip details »

Sun - MonOct 30 - Oct 312016

Octoberfest! Bicycling and/or Hiking Brown’s Creek Trail — Stillwater, Minnesota

Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Summer Trips

Description:

Meet at Bavarian Gasthaus Hunter Restaurant parking lot at 2:00 PM. The lot is a block from the Brown’s Creek Trail. Hike or Bike to the trail; go east or west based on a vote (the eastern route will lead to the trail that parallels Brown’s Creek). Meet again at the restaurant for German Octoberfest-type …

Octoberfest! Bicycling and/or Hiking Brown’s Creek Trail — Stillwater, MinnesotaView trip details »

Fri - SunOct 28 - Oct 302016

Hiking, Biking, Paddling, and Halloween Costume Party at Long Lake Recreation Center — Palisade, MN

Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Summer Trips, Paddling

Description:

We have access to Long Lake Conservation Center just outside MacGregor, MN starting Friday the 28th around 3 pm. It’s about 2.5 hours away from the Cities. (Thanks to Brian for suggesting this place at the Extravaganza!) Long Lake is similar to those of you who are familiar with Deep Portage – dorms rooms, bunk …

Hiking, Biking, Paddling, and Halloween Costume Party at Long Lake Recreation Center — Palisade, MNView trip details »

Sun, 5:00am - 8:00amOct 232016
Day Trips

Volunteer Opportunity: Free Bikes 4 Kidz (Cleaning or Wrenching) — Mall of America, MN

Category: Other

Description:

Remember the joy of getting a bike? Well, you can help local kids experience that same joy! Come volunteer to clean (or fix/“wrench”) bikes for the Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) program. You must INDIVIDUALLY REGISTER here: http://fb4k.org/volunteer/ (use group name MN Rovers) Rovers have had so much fun doing this the past few years …

Volunteer Opportunity: Free Bikes 4 Kidz (Cleaning or Wrenching) — Mall of America, MNView trip details »

Sat - MonOct 22 - Oct 242016

Fall Colors Hiking along the Mississippi — Red Wing, MN

Category: Hiking, Summer Trips, Camping

Description:

Camping at Frontenac State Park from Friday Oct 21st – Sunday Oct. 23rd. This should be right around the peak time for fall colors in Southeastern Minnesota, near the Mississippi River. Non-campers are welcome to join us on the day hikes through the area on Saturday and Sunday. Trying to set up a last minute …

Fall Colors Hiking along the Mississippi — Red Wing, MNView trip details »

Sat, 2:00amOct 152016
Conservation

Buckthorn Pull at the MN Rovers Woodlot in Elm Creek Park Reserve — Champlin, MN

Category: Other

Description:

MN has 2% of original forest remnant and MN Rovers has adopted a remnant oak forest. Help pull buckthorn or use the weed puller to free the natives to take over! Those working at least 3 hours will get a MN Rover cap while supplies last. Bring a water bottle, work gloves, a snack, lunch, …

Buckthorn Pull at the MN Rovers Woodlot in Elm Creek Park Reserve — Champlin, MNView trip details »

Sat, 3:30am - 6:30amOct 152016
ConservationDay TripsFamily Friendly

Praire Seed Collection — Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve, MN

Category: Other, Summer Trips, Other Summer Activities

Description:

Join me in helping Three Rivers Park District collect prairie seeds at Murphy Hanrehan Park. It’s easy to do and our help is greatly appreciated. From the road, a prairie looks like a field of weeds, but when you are “IN” the prairie you will discover many different flowers and plants. From the Three Rivers …

Praire Seed Collection — Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve, MNView trip details »

Thu - MonOct 13 - Oct 172016

Trail Clearing on the BRT — Heston’s Lodge on Gunflint Lake, MN

Category: Summer Trips, Trail Maintenance

Description:

Brush cutting and deadfall removal on the BRT. No experience necessary. Leaving Mpls Thursday 18:00 returning 22:00 Sunday. Modern cabins.

Trail Clearing on the BRT — Heston’s Lodge on Gunflint Lake, MNView trip details »

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