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2021

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Sun, 10:00amDec 262021
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Boxing Day Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, West St. Paul, MN

Category: Other Winter Activities

Description:

Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Main Property. We will hike on grassy/snowy trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs in uniform) are not allowed on these trails. If we happen to get enough snow, which is unlikely, it will become a snowshoe …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.

Boxing Day Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, West St. Paul, MNView trip details »

Fri, 9:00am - 11:00amDec 242021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Hiking — Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, MN

Category: Other Winter Activities

Description:

Join me for a casual hike at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park on Christmas Eve morning. It’s an hour south of the Cities. We’ll meet at 9:00 a.m. and hike until 11:00, so about 6 miles. Bring water and a snack. More water can be found at a hydrant near the visitor center. It’s supposed …

Coordinator(s):
Dave D.

Hiking — Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, MNView trip details »

Sun, 9:00am - 11:30amDec 192021
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Hiking — Eastman Nature Center, Dayton, MN

Category: Other Winter Activities

Description:

Hiking on Trails in Eastman Nature Center (Part of Three Rivers Park), 13351 Elm Creek Road, Dayton, MN. Meet at 9:00 AM, Sunday, 12/19. Meet in Front of Visitor’s Center. Visitor’s Center opens at Noon on Sundays, but restrooms are open. We will hike 3-5 miles depending upon conditions. Dress appropriately and be aware there …

Coordinator(s):
Tim Kessler
Karen Oldenborg

Hiking — Eastman Nature Center, Dayton, MNView trip details »

Wed, 5:00pm - 8:00pmDec 152021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Beginner Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors St. Paul (855 Phalen Blvd), MN

Category: Climbing

Description:

Try climbing at an indoor gym. Wear clothing that allows full range of motion & bring a full water bottle. I can get one person (who has never been to Vertical Endeavors before) in for free so the first person to respond will get that. You will still need to rent shoes for $5. We …

Coordinator(s):
Rob Chase

Beginner Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors St. Paul (855 Phalen Blvd), MNView trip details »

Sun, 10:00amDec 122021
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Sunday Morning Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park (Jensen Lake), Eagan, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Come and join us for about a 2-hour hike on the trails around the park. Dogs with well-behaved owners are welcome. Non-Rover members should submit the online liability waiver below. Please be punctual so others aren’t standing around in the cold for too long. We will meet at the Jensen Lake Trailhead (not the visitors …

Coordinator(s):
Barry Shillingford

Sunday Morning Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park (Jensen Lake), Eagan, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00am - 3:00pmDec 112021
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener — Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, MN

Category: Cross Country Skiing

Description:

Embrace winter by celebrating cross-country skiing at the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener on Saturday, December 11!  Skiers of all abilities and ages are invited to kick off winter with free skiing, free ski rental equipment and free mini lessons.  Participate in the Ski Tour with routes for the whole family, and check out the Nordic Market with …

Coordinator(s):
Sue Wittkop

Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener — Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, MNView trip details »

Sat, 1:00pmDec 42021
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Willow River State Park Hike — Near Hudson, WI

Category: Hiking

Description:

Come with us to explore the trails at Willow River State Park in River Falls, WI. We bought a park sticker for a previous trip, so want to get more use out of it. A day pass is $11 for non-Wisconsin residents, or we could arrange to carpool if you are vaccinated. We’ll hike for …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.
Jen O.

Willow River State Park Hike — Near Hudson, WIView trip details »

Sat, 10:00am - 11:30amDec 42021
Beginners WelcomeSpecial Events

Trip Coordination Workshop — Zoom, Virtual

Virtual

Description:

Rovers happens because our members — like you! — coordinate trips. Not sure what is involved? Join us to learn more about coordinating your own Minnesota Rovers trip! Learn tips to make trip coordination easy Explore ideas about potential trips Find out what resources are available to help you Team up with an experienced trip coordinator …

Coordinator(s):
Dave Disselkamp

Trip Coordination Workshop — Zoom, VirtualView trip details »

Sun, 1:00pmNov 282021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Sunday Afternoon Hike — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Skip the malls and join us for a day hike. We will do about a 2-hour hike around the trails in the park. Plan for weather, it can be windy in spots. The drinking fountains are wrapped up for winter so bring a water bottle. (Bathrooms available.) Non-Rover members should sign online liability waiver below. …

Coordinator(s):
Karen Parker

Sunday Afternoon Hike — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MNView trip details »

Sun - TueNov 28 - Nov 302021
Beginners Welcome

Yurt Camping in the Porkies — Porcupine Mountains State Park, Ontonagon, MI

Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Camping

Description:

We will be hiking to the little Union River yurt and camping for two nights with day trips during the day. Depending on how much snow there is, we will either be skiing or hiking or snowshoeing on the trails in the Porcupine Mountains. If there’s a lot of snow then we have to hoof …

Coordinator(s):
Pat Elliott

Yurt Camping in the Porkies — Porcupine Mountains State Park, Ontonagon, MIView trip details »

Fri, 1:00pmNov 262021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Black Friday Hike & Hops — Theodore Wirth Park / Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis, MN

Description:

If you’d prefer to opt outside on Black Friday instead of shopping, join me for an afternoon hike at Theodore Wirth Park followed by a few hops at Utepils Brewing. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Theodore Wirth Park Beach House (3200 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis).  We’ll tromp around the woods and hills for awhile and …

Coordinator(s):
Sue Wittkop

Black Friday Hike & Hops — Theodore Wirth Park / Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »

Thu, 11:00amNov 252021
Beginners Welcome

Hiking — Wood-Rill Scientific & Natural Area off Luce Line, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Wood Rill is an area we discovered off the Luce Line bike trail in Wayzata this past summer on a Rover bike ride.  I’ve done a short hike on some of it, and know where to park, but would like to explore more of it. It is a remnant of Minnesota’s Big Woods and was …

Coordinator(s):
Melissa Brown

Hiking — Wood-Rill Scientific & Natural Area off Luce Line, MNView trip details »

Fri - SunNov 19 - Nov 212021
Special Events

Midwest Mountaineering Winter Expo — Minneapolis, MN

Category: Other Winter Activities

Description:

MEMBERS – We need you! Sign up to staff our booth for a two-hour shift at the Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo on Friday, Saturday or Sunday and tell visitors about the new friends you’ve made, the fun trips you’ve participated in, and all the other benefits of our club. Not familiar with the Expo? …

Coordinator(s):
Sue Wittkop

Midwest Mountaineering Winter Expo — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »

Wed, 4:30pm - 7:30pmNov 172021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Beginner Rock Climbing Indoor — Vertrical Endeavors St. Paul, MN

Category: Climbing

Description:

Save check-in time by completing Vertical Endeavors’ waiver and watch their orientation video on-line at: Waiver Meet at 4pm (negotiable) in lobby of Vertical Endeavors St. Paul. The normal entry fee is $20 but our Rover discount gets Rover Members in for $10 at St. Paul location. I can get one person in for free …

Coordinator(s):
Rob Chase

Beginner Rock Climbing Indoor — Vertrical Endeavors St. Paul, MNView trip details »

Sun, 10:00amNov 142021
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Winter Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Lilly Property , Mendota Heights, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property (not the main property). We will hike on grassy trails in an area that includes woods, wetlands, prairie and a lake. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs in uniform) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1-1.5 hours. Parking is located by …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.
Jen O.

Winter Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Lilly Property , Mendota Heights, MNView trip details »

Sun, 9:00am - 11:30amNov 142021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Hiking — Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Place: Elm Creek Park Reserve, 12400 James Deane Parkway, Maple Grove, MN Meet in the parking lot near the swim pond. We will decide as a group where we will hike in the park. Distance of hike:  5-6 miles – adjust length if heavy Rain or Snow Note: No vending machines on site so bring …

Coordinator(s):
Tim Kessler
Karen Oldenborg

Hiking — Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, MNView trip details »

Wed, 10:00am - 12:00pmNov 102021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Hiking — St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Please join me for a hilly and scenic 5 mile hike at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park. THIS IS NEAR HASTINGS, NOT HINCKLEY – very close to the Twin Cities and down the road from Afton State Park.  Meet on Wednesday, November 10, at 10 a.m. at the parking lot near the tennis courts. It appears …

Coordinator(s):
Joannie J

Hiking — St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, MNView trip details »

Sun, 8:30amNov 72021
Day Trips

Fall Behind: Bike to Stillwater — St Paul Brewing, MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Meet 8:30 am Sunday, November 7th at St Paul Brewing. Park in the East parking lot behind the distillery! We’ll bike 55 miles round trip to Stillwater via White Bear Lake, eat lunch at the River Market Co-op & Deli, bike the full St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail, and return on Brown’s Creek and …

Coordinator(s):
David Byrne
Julie Retka

Fall Behind: Bike to Stillwater — St Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »

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