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Category: Hiking, Other, Summer Trips
Carpool at 2 PM from the Target at Hwy 94 and White Bear Ave. in St. Paul (at the end of the lot closest to White Bear Ave.). Arrive in River Falls around 3 PM (for those who want to meet in River Falls meet at Luigi’s at 2:55 PM) Hike for 90 minutes near …
Category: Summer Trips, Camping, Paddling
Let’s go Boundary Waters canoe tripping! I’ve got the permit. Beginners Welcome! Must be a Rover member. Paddle about 5-6 hours/day. Small amenities encouraged. Meet at Fall Lake Friday July 29 @ 9am, start paddling 10am. Fall Lake allows wheels….so no canoe or gear to carry over the portages! $100 fee includes: entrance/camping fee, regular …
Canoeing in the Boundary Waters — Fall Lake, Ely, MNView trip details »
Category: Summer Trips, Other Summer Activities
Sail beautiful Apostles, swim shallow beaches, walk the shorelines. Usually off boat 1-2x/day. Not a party boat. 🙂 Music provided by wind, sails, water. Great company, great scenery, great 42’ sloop! http://www.superiorcharters.com/fleet/margaret_mary#start Board Thursday (leave @ noon), sail FSS, in about 4, back in cities later. Deposit is for boat, estimate 70$ more for food, …
Category: Hiking, Other, Summer Trips
Come join me at the Lily Property of Dodge Nature Center. It is located on the south side of Highway 110 between Dodd Road and Delaware in Mendota Heights. We will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Mendota Church of Christ, which has parking. This will be a casual hike on grassy trails and we …
Midweek Hike – Dodge Nature Center (Lily Property) — Mendota Heights, MNView trip details »
Category: Other, Bicycling, Summer Trips, Other Summer Activities
One of the top five firework shows in the country, the Target Fireworks will light up the Minneapolis sky at 10 pm with a spectacular pyrotechnic display in celebration of the Aquatennial. We’ll meet at 7:00 p.m. at my condo parking lot in the Excelsior& Grand area and take the bike trails to the Mississippi …
Bike to the Aquatennial Fireworks — St. Louis Park, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Summer Trips, Other Summer Activities
I am planning a trip to Bayfield the weekend of July 22-24. This is the house that the Rovers use in the winter and it can comfortably sleep about 6 people. So if you love the area and weren’t able to make the Frog Bay trip consider joining me. I was also able to secure …
Bayfield in the Summer — Bayfield, WisconsinView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other, Summer Trips
Join us for a weeknight hike in Battle Creek Regional Park! Meet at the Battle Creek Rec Center, 75 Winthrop St S, St Paul. The hike starts at 7:00 p.m. We will hike for approximately 90 minutes. Additional socializing after the hike at the Dari-Ette Drive In, 1440 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul. All are …
Weeknight Hike — Battle Creek Regional Park, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Summer Trips, Other Summer Activities
Sail beautiful Pepin, anchor and swim at lunchtime weather permitting. Not a party boat:) Music provided by wind, sails, water. Great company, great scenery, great 35’ sloop! Carpool, board at 9am, out by 10 or sooner. In @4. Eat at Liberty Cafe on way home. Dep for boat only. No exp. necessary.
Category: Other
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 Elm Creek Park Reserve MN Rovers Woodlot — Champlin, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Summer Trips, Camping, Paddling
We had *so much fun* on the Easter Cuyuna yurt trip that we decided to go back when we can actually ride on the mountain bike trails and bring our kayaks. This time, though, we’ll be staying at a group site at Father Hennepin State Park. Options will include hiking, cycling around Mille Lacs, exploring …
Category: Other
Mid week hike along West River Parkway leaving from Longfellow Grill patio at Lake Street and West River Parkway. Socializing afterward at Longfellow Grill or Dunn Brothers Coffee. Hike is down and back so people can go at their own rate and will last 1.5 to 2.0 hrs.
Category: Other, Bicycling, Summer Trips
Meet 6:30 pm in St Paul on the riverfront bike trail below Union Depot . There is free parking at 520 Shepard Road, (just upriver from the Lafayette bridge) or arrive by Light Rail. We’ll bike a 13-mile loop on bike trails along the Mississippi River and through Lilydale. Afterwards we can listen to Music …
Thursday Night Bike Ride — Lowertown St Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Other, Bicycling, Summer Trips
Bike all day through rolling hills on delightful roads from North Saint Paul to lunch at Barley John’s Brewery in New Richmond, WI. http://www.barleyjohnsbrewery.com/ We’ll ride the Trout Brook Rustic road out of Hudson and return on Brown’s Creek Trail from Stillwater. Meet 9 am at the 55th St. Lot on the Gateway Trail (off …
66-mile bike ride to Barley John’s Brewery — Gateway Trail at 694, MNView trip details »
Category: Summer Trips, Camping, Paddling
This trip is for people who want to get out of their rut and go someplace new. On July 7, we will drive to Cascade River State Park and camp in the group campsite. On the 8th, we will view the usual video at the Grand Marais Ranger Station and take the review test for …
Paddling Seagull Lake and Beyond — BWCAW, MNView trip details »
Category: Other, Bicycling, Summer Trips
Meet 6:30 pm in St Paul on the riverfront bike trail below Union Depot . There is free parking at 520 Shepard Road, or arrive by Light Rail. We’ll bike a 13-mile loop on bike trails up Swede Hollow, around Lakes Phalen, Keller and back. Afterwards we can listen to Music in Mears Park, with …
Thursday Night Bike Ride — Lowertown St Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other, Summer Trips
Summer just isn’t summer until you’ve walked around Lake Calhoun. Join me at 7:00 p.m. for three miles of conversation and the best people watching in the cities. Meet by the mural at the Calhoun Executive Center, 3033 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park. We’ll stop at Tin Fish afterwards and watch the sun set. Membership …
Weeknight Hike – Lake Calhoun — St. Louis Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Summer Trips, Camping, Other Summer Activities
This used to be an annual Rovers trip in the ‘70s and ‘80s and I have wanted to go ever since I heard about it! There will be 4 days of folk music on 10 stages in a beautiful provincial park just outside of Winnipeg with hiking and a beach.The 4-day ticket includes the admission …
Winnipeg Folk Festival — Birds Hill Provincial Park, CanadaView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Summer Trips, Camping, Paddling
We have a fun and relaxing BWCA trip planned from July 1-5. Let us know if you are interested! We will be entering via Little Gabbro, #33, with just one 200-rod portage from car to base camp on either Little Gabbro Lake or Gabbro Lake. This is a very pretty area with lots to explore. …
Fun BWCA Trip July 4th Weekend — BWCA, MinnesotaView trip details »