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Category: Other, Bicycling, Summer Trips
12 mile route to Battle Creek. Meet 6:30 pm on the riverfront bike trail below Union Depot. There is free parking at 520 Shepard Road, or arrive by Light Rail.
Monday Night Bike Ride — Lowertown St Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Summer Trips
Meet at 6:30 at Minnehaha Falls Park in front of the Minnehaha and Hiawatha statue. We will walk through one of the best gardens, Longfellow garden on our way along Minnehaha Creek to Lake Nokomis. We will walk along the north shore a bit before we head back. We can socialize back at Sea Salt …
Category: Other, Bicycling, Summer Trips
30 mile bike ride Sunday afternoon from Lowertown St Paul to Battle Creek and South St Paul mostly on bike trails. Meet 1 pm on the riverfront bike trail below Union Depot. There is free parking at 520 Shepard Road, or arrive by Light Rail. This idyllic route goes up two steep ravines and sometimes …
Mother’s Day Bike Ride — 520 Shepard Road, MNView trip details »
Category: Other
The MN Rovers will participate in a Three Rivers Park District Garlic Mustard Pull and Harvest at Silverwood Park, south of 694 and Silver Lake Road. Meet at the Silverwood Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. Dress for the weather and for the work. Expect to get dirty and wear comfortable, sturdy closed-toe shoes with long …
Garlic Mustard Pull and Harvest — Silverwood Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Summer Trips
Join me for a hike in the woods in the middle of Richfield. http://www.cityofrichfield.org/around-town/wood-lake-nature-center We will meet at the North entrance at 7 PM and hike for about an hour and a half. Be prepared for bugs and the weather for that day. There will be socializing after at either Pizza Luce or DQ. Please …
Thursday night hike — Wood Lake Nature Center, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Other, Summer Trips, Other Summer Activities
Spring Birding Walks: If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join one or more of the spring birding walks. The walks are on Wednesdays, beginning April 27 with the last scheduled one on Wednesday, June 3. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome …
Category: Other
Find out more about MN Rovers Outdoors Club and see what we’ve been up to lately at the Spring Intro Show starting at 7:00pm at REI Bloomington. **FREE& non-members can attend!** Location: REI Bloomington, 750 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN Visit the Special Events page for more information. http://mnrovers.org/about-us/special-events/ NON-MEMBERS — Want to play outside? …
MN Rovers Spring Intro Show – REI — Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Summer Trips, Paddling
The Root River is about 100 miles south of the Twin Cities. We will be canoeing about a 20 mile section of the river and will camp at a DNR riverside campsite. Leave the cities Friday evening after work and camp at a county park. Easy to moderate trip. Saturday evening and Sunday breakfast meals …
Weekend Canoeing — Root River, Southern MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Summer Trips
The trip will consist of hiking up and down hills in the St. Croix River valley. There will be a long hike of 8-9 miles and an optional shorter hike of about 3.5 miles; all will hike the first 2+ miles together. Plan to bring a small snack lunch. We will meet at 10:15 a.m. …
Hiking at Afton State Park — Washington County, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Other
***Admission is FREE and this can be considered a day trip as you can attend one or all days and anyone is welcome including non-Members!*** With over 120+ free presentations on outdoor activities and adventures, and over 100+ exhibitors (including the MN Rovers!) you are sure to find something to get you excited about your …
Midwest Mountaineering Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Other
100 year National Park Celebration and fundraiser for Voyageurs national Park. Interactive exhibits, appetizers, silent auction, beer. Details at website. Buy tickets in advance from website: http://voyageurs.org/event/april18centennial/
Voyageurs Anniversary Celebration — Scheid Hall Surly Brewing Company, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Summer Trips, Paddling
Weekend canoeing on the Crow river in Hennepin county just west of Minneapolis. We will paddle about 20 miles in two days and camp at a individual state or county site on the river. Easy to moderate in difficulty. Saturday supper and Sunday breakfast group meals. Give me a call and I can help you …
Weekend Canoeing On The Crow River — Hennipen County, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Summer Trips, Other Summer Activities
Try out scuba diving for the first time in a controlled environment. No prior experience or equipment needed.
Category: Other, Bicycling, Summer Trips
Join the coordinator of the last Rover ride of 2015 for the FIRST Rover ride of 2016! It will be on Minnesota State Trails so you can rack up some miles for the 125th Anniversary of Minnesota State Parks& Trails Challenge! We’ll bike about 22 miles on the Gateway and Brown’s Creek State Trails. We’ll …
Rover Biking Season Kickoff — Gateway & Brown's Creek State Trails, MNView trip details »
Category: Other
We will meet @ Sabertooth at 10:30am., 740 Harding St NE for a 90 minute Crossfit introductory class given by owner Matt. Then we will urban hike (or drive if you’re too beat) to lunch nearby. Great fun and a good sense for the benefits of Crossfit in your busy lives. Contact Jerry to RSVP. …
Crossfit intro / then hike to lunch — Crossfit Sabertooth Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Trips
Any interest in spending a weekend in a Yurt? If so join us for some weather dependent outdoor activities (maybe paddling?!?) at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area on March 25-27 (Easter weekend). Hiking/skiing/snowshoeing will be at near by Father Hennepin, Mille Lacs Kathio or Crow Wing State Park. Paddling and mountain biking will be at …
Cuyana Country State Rec Area Yurts — Ironton, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other, Summer Trips, Other Summer Activities
Day trip to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha to view a live bird program as part of their annual Soar with the Eagles events. We will meet in the Newport/Cottage Grove area for carpooling at 9:30 AM. We’ll hike Barn Bluff and do lunch at Liberty’s in Red Wing. Then we’ll head to Wabasha …
Soar with the Eagles Live Bird Program at the National Eagle Center — Wabasha, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Trips, Other Winter Activities
Come join us as we explore the beauty of Voyageurs National Park, International Falls& the north woods in winter! We will stay in a cozy cabin at Thunderbird Lodge on the shores of Rainy Lake, located just outside Voyageurs National park. Activities will be weather-dependent: XC skiing, snowshoeing, exploring the lake ice& driving on the …