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Category: Bicycling
Meet 8 am Saturday, May 15th at Padelford Landing on Harriet Island in St Paul for an 88-mile ride. We’ll bike the MRT to Prescott, WI and buy lunch there. Then we’ll take Wisconsin roads to Hudson and Stillwater. Final stretch is on the Brown’s Creek, Gateway, and Vento trails back to St Paul. The …
Bike the Shape of France — Harriet Island, St paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
Forests provide food and habitat for wildlife, and improve air and water quality. (They’re also really awesome places to hike and bike!) However, these important areas are being compromised by invasive species, such as buckthorn. Help us to protect our forests for the future by joining us to remove buckthorn at our club’s Adopted Woodlot at …
Buckthorn Clearing at MN Rovers Woodlot — Elm Creek Park Reserve, Champlin, MNView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Trail Maintenance
I have signed up to clear a section of the Superior Hiking Trail (approximately from Schroeder to Temperance Road). This section is about 4.3 miles long. See Google map https://www.google.com/maps/@47.5562561,-90.8968311,15z?hl=en Across the Cross River from Schroeder on 61 there is a loop road to the north Skou Rd. , we would start there and follow …
Trail Clearing on the SHT — Temperance River State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, May 13th to bike a 21-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Saint Paul Brewing is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106. We intend to bike every Thursday night through August, alternating between 14 and 21 mile …
Thursday Night Bike Ride — St Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Category: Trail Maintenance
Trail maintenance and hiking on the Rover built Border Route Trail East end from the Superior Hiking Trail to the BWCA border line. Using both hand and power tools we will remove dead fall trees and cut brush along up to 13 miles of the famous Border Route Trail segment of the North County National …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Other Summer Activities
If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join this spring’s birding walks. The walks are on Thursdays, with the last one on Thursday, May 27. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will locate and identify …
Birding — Old Cedar Ave Bridge, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:00 pm Monday, May 10th to bike an 11-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Meet at Pryes Brewing, 1401 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN 55411. We intend to bike every Monday night through August, alternating between 11 and 21 mile loops. Text if you’re coming to: David Byrne 612-214-3219, …
Monday Night Bike Ride — Pryes Brewing, MNView trip details »
In this session, we will cover: permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general backcountry safety. Presented by Alison H. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days ahead of the meeting. To register for one or more educational sessions, send your name, email address, phone number and session dates to …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Backcountry BasicsView trip details »
Your shelter and sleep system are your most important pieces of equipment, with many critical decisions to be made! Learn about choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. Presented by Josh B. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days ahead of the meeting. To register for one or …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Shelters & Sleep SystemsView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, May 6th to bike a 14-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Saint Paul Brewing is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106. We intend to bike every Thursday night through August, alternating between 14 and 21 mile …
Thursday Night Bike Ride — St Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Other Summer Activities
If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join this spring’s birding walks. The walks are on Thursdays with the last one on May 27. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will locate and identify birds, …
Birding — Wood Lake Nature Center, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Backpacks & Hiking Equipment” education session, come join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack! We are offering multiple dates and times throughout the summer, pick one that works for you! As part of this …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Other Summer Activities
If you are interested in birds or just interested in finding out if you might be interested, join this spring’s birding walks. The walks are on Thursdays, beginning April 29 with the last one on Thursday, May 27. No experience is required, but experienced birders are welcome and encouraged to come and help. We will …
Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
Forests provide food and habitat for wildlife, and improve air and water quality. (They’re also really awesome places to hike and bike!) However, these important areas are being compromised by invasive species, such as buckthorn. Help us to protect our forests for the future by joining us to restore our club’s Adopted Woodlot at …
Category: Bicycling
I hope you can join me for a bike ride on Saturday. A special part of this ride is that we’ll have a campfire after the ride in Sam Crosby’s back yard. We’ll start and finish at Sam’s place. If you want to join the campfire, please bring your own chair. And since it’ll be …
42 Mile Bike Ride & Campfire — White Bear Lake, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
WHAT: Whiter water kayaking the Big Cobb River just south of Mankato. The Big Cobb flows into the Le Sueur River . See “Paddling Southern Minnesota” paddle book for detailed information. Page 22-23 titled Big Cobb River 2. LENGTH: 6.4 miles. Gradient is 12.1 feet per mile. SHUTTLE LENGTH: 2.6 miles. Put in/take out is …
Choosing a backpack can be overwhelming for both beginner and experienced backpackers. We will help you find a backpack the proper size and fit along with helpful hints to make your backpacking adventures more enjoyable. We will also cover other important hiking gear, including hiking boots and trekking poles. Meeting is via Zoom; link will …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Backpacks & Hiking EquipmentView trip details »
This session will cover a general overview of backpacking. Topics include trip planning, Leave No Trace, water treatment, hygiene, types of gear to bring/leave and food storage. Presented by Dave D. and Karen K. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days ahead of the meeting. To register for this session, send …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Intro to Backpacking — VirtualView trip details »