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Category: Camping
Ever wanted to howl at the moon? Ever wanted to howl with a pack of wolves? We can do just that on an overnight at the Wildlife Science Center (WSC), just north of the Twin Cities near Stacy. This is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in Minnesota wildlife, photographers or families to …
Howl With Wolves Overnight — Wildlife Science Center, Stacy, MNView trip details »
Let’s help Great River Greening plant trees from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Victoria Park in Saint Paul. The park is in the West Seventh Street neighborhood and replaces a brown field with much-needed green space, access to the Mississippi riverfront, and connections to other parks. The park is bordered by West Seventh Street, …
Tree Planting — Victoria Park, Saint Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Camping
Ever wanted to howl at the moon? Ever wanted to howl with a pack of wolves? We can do just that on an overnight at the Wildlife Science Center (WSC), just north of the Twin Cities near Stacy. This is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in Minnesota wildlife, photographers or families to …
Howl With Wolves Overnight — Wildlife Science Center, Stacy, MNView trip details »
Nugget Lake County Park is a gem on the rim of Wisconsin’s driftless area, just over an hour’s drive away. We’ll camp here and bike loops of up to 60 miles on quiet back roads through bluff and coulee country to historic waysides, UFO sites, Lake Pepin, and challenging hills! Wide tires needed to take …
Category: Hiking
Last chance backpacking trip I want to see if we can sneak in a last chance superior hiking trail backpacking trip. Probably around 15-20 miles total (5-9 per day depending upon what the crew wants). I would really like to cover the area from silver bay to Finland for sure. Food on your own. Leave …
Last Chance Backpacking the SHT — North Shore, MNView trip details »
Help introduce a new generation of students (grades 3-5) to the nature and science of the Mississippi River! Meet on-board the Anson Northrup at Harriet Island at 9:00 on Wednesday, October 4th. Bring a lunch, we won’t be back until about 2:00. If interested please contact Brian Goodspeed at 651-293-8414 or [email protected]
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Climbing
SAVE THE DATE for the Fall Extravaganza! This event occurs every spring and fall and is an opportunity for non-members or newer members to learn more about the club, along side seasoned MN Rover members! There will be organized activities for all levels of participation, from beginner to experienced. The Spring and Fall Extravaganzas are …
Fall Extravaganza — Forestville Mystery Cave State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Other Summer Activities
This is a two-week canal boat trip in the county of Cheshire, in west central England, near the Welsh border. The canal boat will be our moving base of operations, a sort of floating RV with a kitchen, bathrooms, showers and bedrooms. Each day we will cruise down the canal, through the lovely English countryside, …
Boats, Bikes, Boots, and Beer: Canal Boating in England — Cheshire, EnglandView trip details »
Are you an experienced backpacker looking to fit in an early Fall weekend on the Superior Hiking Trail? If so, then this 3-day, 2-night trip may be for you! The trip will begin at Crosby-Manitou State Park and end at the Highway 1 trailhead just north of Tettegouche State Park – about 26 miles. Highlights …
Canceled Trip – Backpacking — Superior Hiking Trail, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Other Summer Activities
Join us for camping, hiking, biking& star gazing at Theodore Roosevelt NP! We’ll spend the first few nights in the South Unit, near Medora, hiking& biking during the day, and attending the Dakota Nights Star Party during the evening. Members of the Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS) will be partnering with park staff to give night-time …
Join your Rover friends for backpacking in the canyons of southern Utah. We have permits for 3 nights in Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon. Buckskin Gulch is one of the longest slot canyons in the world at 12 miles with only one way out at 6 miles. The first day in the canyon will be …
Backpacking & Canyoneering — Buckskin Gulch & Paria River Canyon, UtahView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Take a tour of Woodbury Lakes by bicycle. A 16-18 mile bicycle ride around the paved bicycle trails of Woodbury. It will be a relaxed pace of 8-12 mph and we will go until it gets too late to safely ride the trails. We will hopefully all meet at 5:30 and will depart by 5:45 …
Tour of Woodbury Lakes by Bicycle — Woodbury, MNView trip details »
Circle Tour Lake Michigan by Bicycle: Plan is taking Amtrak to Milwaukee and ride counter clockwise around Lake Michigan then riding back to the Twin Cities. Round trip total will be 1500 miles and will be riding 65-80 miles a day. This will be a fully loaded tour camping out and cooking meals.
Circle Tour Lake Michigan by Bicycle — Milwaukee, WisconsinView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Climbing
NEW Camp at CALVIN COOLIDGE GROUP AREA. Pay only for nights you stay there. Climbers must have a predetermined climbing partner to climb with. Area offers trad& sport climbing at all levels of ability. Devils Tower is 2 hours away for those who want to ‘side-trip’ to climb there. NON-CLIMBERS WELCOME Nearby: Needles Highway, Devils …
Black Hills Climbing Plus — Calvin Coolidge Group Camp Area, South DakotaView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling
I reserved this group camp last winter after an incredible visit. Park highlights include great camping among the red and white pines and the immense lake system, hiking trails, biking on park roads, swimming beach, and abundant wildlife inc. black bears, nesting eagles, wolves and moose to possibly see. Kayaks and canoes are available to …
Camping, Hiking, Biking, Paddling — Bear Head Lake State Park, MNView trip details »
Want to try backpacking for the first time? Maybe you’ve been out once and want to solidify your skills? Then this trip is for you! We’ll plan this trip together from selecting the route and campsites to figuring out meals and logistics. In the process, you’ll learn how to plan a trip; choose the right …
Backpacking, Hiking, Camping — Superior Hiking Trail, MinnesotaView trip details »
Find out more about MN Rovers Outdoors Club and see what we’ve been up to lately at the Fall Intro Show starting at 7:00 pm at REI Bloomington. FREE — non-members are encouraged to attend! Location: REI Bloomington 750 American Blvd W Bloomington, MN NON-MEMBERS — Want to play outside? This is a perfect event …
Category: Bicycling
Meet 10 am on Labor Day Monday at Mills Fleet Farm, (5635 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128). We’ll bike 50 miles round trip to Stillwater via White Bear Lake, eat lunch at the River Market Co-op& Deli, then cross the new St Croix River bridge. (Caution: two short gravel stretches for about one block). …