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Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling
Let’s visit Sibley State Park on the last weekend of September on its 100-year anniversary. I have reserved Group Camp #2 from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 26-29. We’ll be on the east side of a small lake with a fishing dock. Our site is marked “P2” on the PDF map you can download from the …
Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Biking, Swimming — Sibley State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
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 Extraganzas are overnight trips that you do not need …
Fall Extravaganza — Crow Wing State Park, Brainerd, MNView trip details »
Help increase the beauty and diversity of Three Rivers Park District’s nearly 2,000 acres of restored prairie by participating in this Minnesota Rovers Conservation Event to collect native prairie seeds! With less than 1% of Minnesota’s prairie remaining, volunteers (that’s awesome us!) are critical to maintaining and adding new restoration sites to the Three Rivers …
Prairie Seed Collection — Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for a guided tour at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge to see wildflowers and native grasses whose colors and textures decorate the fall landscape! This walk is led by Refuge Volunteers Robin DeLong and Mitch Elness. Meet at Oak Savanna Learning Center. Please dress for the weather, as the walks will be outside for …
Wildflower hike — Sherburne Wildlife Refuge, Zimmerman , MNView trip details »
Join me for Poker-paddle-run to benefit tourism in Burnett County. If you want to just come for the poker-padd-run you can. For those who stay can pitch a tent. I’ll provide breakfast for those that do. This is a 9 mile paddling route on the Yellow River and Lakes. Poker cards are given out at …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking, Camping
Join your Rover friends for backpacking in Isle Royale National Park. We will spend 6 days and 5 nights on the island hiking from Rock Harbor to Windigo. We will be covering 8-12 miles per day, primarily along the Greenstone Ridge Trail. Important Notes: This is not a beginner hike. Only experienced backpackers who can …
Backpacking — Isle Royale National Park, MIView trip details »
Category: Trail Maintenance
Fall maintenance trip on the North Country National Scenic Trail, Border Route Trail East end from McFarland lake to the Swamp River. Joint trip with the Border Route Trails Association a 501C3 non profit. Your trip expenses are tax deductible Car camping at Otter Lake trail head and day hiking to cover about 12 miles …
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Climbing, Other Summer Activities
We are back at the beautiful Stockade Lake group site for 2019! Custer State Park offers hiking, a wildlife drive, road and mountain biking, climbing, and much more! Nearby attractions include: Needles Highway, Wind and Jewel Cave tours, Mammoth dig, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Black Elk Peak, bike trails, hiking trails, Badlands National Park, Hot …
Category: Hiking
The Border Route Trail is a 65-mile long hiking trail that crosses the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the far northeast corner of Minnesota and follows the international border between Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. It connects with the Superior Hiking Trail on its eastern terminus and with the Kekekabic Trail on its western end …
Border Route Trail Backpacking Thru Hike — Boundary Waters Canoe Area, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for a bird walk at the Rapids Lake unit of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about some of the 220 species that stop during their migration! Birders of all levels are welcome to join! Bring along binoculars, and a field guide if you have one. Please dress for the weather, as the …
Birding Walk — Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center, Carver M, MN Carver Co,View 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! NOT AT THE USUAL MEETING LOCATION. We will be here instead: REI Bloomington, 750 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN NON-MEMBERS — Want to …
Category: Hiking
Meet at Harrison Park, in Bloomington at 10:00 am and hike for about 2 hours along Nine Mile Creek down to the Minnesota River and back. Directions: Exit from I-35W on to 98th St, and head west. After less than ¼ of a mile, bear left onto Old Shakopee Rd. After 1/3 of a mile …
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Hike, bicycle, and paddle at iconic Itasca State Park. We have the entire Hostel to ourselves, just across the road from beautiful Lake Itasca. Bring bikes, kayaks, and canoes (or you can rent at the park). Visit the fire tower for amazing views. Games, laughter, and/or music around the campfire in the evenings or a …
Paddle, Hike & Bike — Itasca State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:30 pm Thursday, August 29th to bike a 21-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Saint Paul Brewing (FKA 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, …
Thursday Night Bike Ride — Saint Paul BrewingView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Anyone up for a mid-week hike? Join us at Hidden Falls Regional Park for a hike into Crosby Farm Regional Park and back! There will be a stop at a scenic overlook of the Mississippi River and Minnesota River confluence. We’ll hike for about 90 minutes. Bring bug spray and dress for the weather. Meet …
Midweek Hike — Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. PaulView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:30 pm Monday, August 26th 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: David Byrne …
Monday Night Bike Ride — Como Park PavilionView trip details »
Category: Hiking
I am using Macs Adventure which coordinates the trip and provides nightly accommodations, daily baggage transfers, comprehensive route notes, a detailed map and pre-departure information pack as well as emergency support. Hiking is on your own each day; there is no guide. Antrim Glens and Causeway Coast is a combination of The Moyle Way and …
Hiking — Giant’s Causeway and Glenariff Nature Reserve, Northern IrelandView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
We are having a potluck picnic in the park! Change of Location: Highland Park Picnic Shelter 1227 Montreal Ave St. Paul Come out and celebrate with us! Bring your favorite dish and story or photos to share! If you have any yard games like bags, horseshoes, bocce ball, etc. please bring along. Others may want …
Potluck Picnic – MN Rovers turn 65! — Highland Park Picnic Shelter, MNView trip details »