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Trip FullCategory: Camping, Paddling
A fun BWCA trip over Labor Day weekend! We enter at Mudro and paddle to Fourtown or Fairy to set up base camp for 3 days. But first, we stay at VNO outfitters in Ely, pack and have fun. The next morning is bfats at Brittons. Then we enter the BWCA for a few days. …
BWCA Paddle, Portage, Hike, Swim, Fish, Hammock — Mudro Entry, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
This has been cancelled due to severe weather! Meet at the Battle Creek Rec Center, 75 Winthrop St S, St Paul. Meet at 6:20. We’ll leave the parking lot at 6:30 p.m and hike for 60-90 minutes. Sunset is at 7:59, so we’ll hike until twilight catches up with us. If you are training …
**Cancelled** Weeknight Hike — Battle Creek Park, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Cancelled due to severe weather! Join us 6:30 pm Monday, August 27th to bike a 21-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Meet by Hamm Memorial Waterfalls next to Spring Cafe at Como Park Pavilion. We intend to bike every Monday night through August, alternating between 12 and 21 mile loops. Call if …
**Cancelled** Monday Night Bike Ride — Spring Cafe at Como Park Pavilion, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Meet 10:00 am Saturday, August 25th at the Rotary Park Gateway Trail North Saint Paul Trailhead, between First Street and Second Street just north of Seventh Avenue, next to the wind turbine. We’ll bike 40 miles round trip to Stillwater via White Bear Lake, eat lunch at the River Market Co-op & Deli, then return …
Bike to Stillwater — Rotary Park, Gateway State Trail, North St Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:30 pm Thursday, August 23rd to bike a 21-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Flat Earth Brewing is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106 flatearthbrewing.com . We intend to bike every Thursday night through August, alternating between 14 and …
Thursday Night Bike Ride — Flat Earth Brewery, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property. This will be a casual hike on grassy trails in an area that includes woods, wetlands and prairie. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on these trails. Please dress for the weather and bring water and bug spray. Unless there are thunderstorms, this walk will …
Mid-week Hike — Dodge Nature Center Lily Property, Mendota Heights, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:30 pm Monday, August 20th to bike a 12-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Meet by Hamm Memorial Waterfalls next to Spring Cafe at Como Park Pavilion. We intend to bike every Monday night through August, alternating between 12 and 21 mile loops. Call if you’re running late: Brian Goodspeed …
Monday Night Bike Ride — Spring Cafe at Como Park Pavilion, MNView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling
Stay at Gooseberry Falls (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/gooseberry_falls/index.html), ride in the Gitchi Gami Trail Annual Bike Ride, and enjoy other opportunities to explore the North Shore. Arrive Friday after 4:00 pm, and hike, paddle along the lake shore, take a brisk swim in Lake Superior, or just relax in the Nestor Grade group camp. You provide your own …
Hiking/Biking/Camping — Gooseberry Falls State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:30 pm Thursday, August 16th to bike a 14-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Flat Earth Brewing is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106 flatearthbrewing.com . We intend to bike every Thursday night through August, alternating between 14 and …
Thursday Night Bike Ride — Flat Earth Brewery, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Hike about 2 miles through woods and past ponds. There are floating boardwalks and four pond view overlooks. This is a great little park. Unfortunately the Interpretive Center closes at 5:00. It is about 10 minutes drive from I-694 and University Ave. Go north on University to 85th Ave NE. Then west about 4 blocks …
Weekday night hike — Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:30 pm Monday, August 13th to bike a 21-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Meet by Hamm Memorial Waterfalls next to Spring Cafe at Como Park Pavilion. We intend to bike every Monday night through August, alternating between 12 and 21 mile loops. Call if you’re running late: Brian Goodspeed …
Monday Night Bike Ride — Spring Cafe at Como Park Pavilion, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Pack up your yard games, a chair, and a cooler and get ready to make the trek all the way to the NW ’burbs to have some fun! Join us for biking, hiking, inline skating, swimming, picnic, etc. at and around Elm Creek Park Reserve. See agenda below for activities and meeting times … For …
Summer in the Sticks #20 at Elm Creek Park — Maple Grove, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Lets plan for a Saturday morning bike ride! Meet in Wayzata at 175 Grove Lane to park and pump up tires, and pedal 10 miles to Gale Woods Farm. Plan for a quick break and get back on the trail for 20 miles round trip. Let’s meet at 8:30am and beat the heat on this …
Bike Ride from Wayzata to Gale Woods Farm — Dakota Rail Regional Trail, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
Irish Fair Saturday, August, 11 Meet at Cara Irish Pub’s Main Stage at 11:45 AM. Or show up anytime (give Frank a call on cell phone below). Cara Irish Pub’s Main Stage: 12 PM – Welcome Ceremony, 12:30 Irish Brigade, 2 PM Doolin’, 3:30 OM Altan, 5 PM Screaming Orphans, 6:30 PM Wild Colonial Bhoys. …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Paddling
For the third year, Cathy Perme and Kris Felbeck are coordinating a day canoe trip on the St Croix River, a national Wild and Scenic River about an hour’s drive from the Twin Cities. Join us on Saturday, August 11 for a low key, lovely paddle down the St Croix River from Taylors Falls to …
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:30 pm Thursday, August 16th to bike a 21-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Flat Earth Brewing is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106 flatearthbrewing.com.
Category: Hiking
Public art. Water features. 2,000 trees and shrubs. 10,000 perennials. Join me in a one-hour hike around Centennial Lakes and on the Edina Promenade. It’s an urban hike, but one that will please the eye with art and summer flowers. We will leave at 7:05 p.m. from the 16-foot clock in front of the Hughes …
Urban Hike — Centennial Lakes and the Edina Promenade, Edina, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling
Join me for a night of rafting down the Mississippi river! This event is hosted by Three Rivers Park District, and is 21+. Combine pub-style trivia and river rafting for a unique adventure. Bring your own beer or wine for a campfire afterwards. Beginners welcome. Plan to do some paddling and lifting while guided by …
Rafting down the Mississippi — Coon Rapids Dam, MNView trip details »