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2021

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Thu - SunSep 23 - Sep 262021
Special EventsFamily FriendlyDay TripsBeginners Welcome

Fall 2021 Extravaganza — Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, MN

Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling

Description:

Registration for the Extravaganza has begun! The event runs from Thursday, 9/23 late afternoon until Sunday, 9/26 afternoon at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park near Preston, MN. The Extravaganza is an opportunity for non-members or newer members to learn more about the club as they mingle with seasoned MN Rover members! There will be organized activities …

Coordinator(s):
Stacey J Grimes
Karen Parker

Fall 2021 Extravaganza — Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, MNView trip details »

Thu, 10:00am - 12:30pmSep 232021
Day Trips

Short Notice Daytime Bike Ride — Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Thursday morning bike ride on 9/23 at 10:00 AM.  Meet in front of Minnehaha Falls. We will bike along the Mississippi River Road to the Midtown Greenway, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet and then to the Minnehaha trail back to Minnehaha Falls. This is approximately a 20 mile loop if we don’t go completely …

Coordinator(s):
Pam Tavernier

Short Notice Daytime Bike Ride — Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »

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

Hiking — Woodland Trails Park, Elk River, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Meet at Woodland Trails Park, Elk River, Main Parking Lot. 1.5 to 2 hour hike, easy.  9 AM TO 11 AM, Sun, Sept 19. Easy hike so hiking poles are optional. This park does not require a parking fee. Bring water/snack and bug spray.  Restroom in parking lot. We can decide as a group afterwards …

Coordinator(s):
Tim Kessler
Karen Oldenborg

Hiking — Woodland Trails Park, Elk River, MNView trip details »

Sat, 10:30am - 1:30pmSep 182021
Conservation

Prairie Seed Collection — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, MN

Category: Other Summer Activities

Description:

Make a difference! Help restore our Minnesota prairie habitat and the species that depend on them! Through the simple act of collecting native wildflower seeds, volunteers increase the amount and diversity of seed planted in Three Rivers Park District’s 1,200+ acres of restored prairie. You will learn about the rich history of Minnesota’s prairies and …

Coordinator(s):
Cyndi Elias
Greg Tuchel

Prairie Seed Collection — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, MNView trip details »

Sat, 9:00amSep 182021
Day Trips

Bike the Cannon Valley Trail — Cannon Falls, MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

What:  10-12 mph 40 mile bike ride From Cannon Falls to Red Wing and back on the Cannon Valley bike trail. When: Meet at 9:00 am Cost:  There is a $5.00 Wheel Pass fee.  You can buy online or buy at the trail access. Where: 500 Main Street West, Cannon Falls, MN. This is the …

Coordinator(s):
Venke Davis

Bike the Cannon Valley Trail — Cannon Falls, MNView trip details »

Sat, 6:15pm - 9:00pmSep 182021
Family FriendlyDay TripsBeginners Welcome

Paddling — Long Lake, South end, DNR ramp. New Brighton, MN

Category: Paddling

Description:

Almost full moon paddle Monday night is the full moon, however storms are in the forecast. A day or two before or after, the moon is close to full. Sunday night it is supposed to be clear, but winds of 10 to 20 mph are in the forecast. Saturday night looks good and a little …

Coordinator(s):
Fran Lesicko

Paddling — Long Lake, South end, DNR ramp. New Brighton, MNView trip details »

Thu - SunSep 16 - Sep 192021
Beginners WelcomeFamily Friendly

Camping, Hiking, Paddling, etc. — Bear Head Lake State Park, MN

Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities

Description:

Let’s visit Bear Head Lake State Park in mid-September 2021! I have reserved the one and only Group Camp from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 16-19. Our site is marked “G1” on the PDF map you can download from the park’s website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00109#homepage NOTE: I also have Wednesday night, Sept. 15. reserved, and plan to go …

Coordinator(s):
Ron Heck

Camping, Hiking, Paddling, etc. — Bear Head Lake State Park, MNView trip details »

Tue, 10:00amSep 142021
Family FriendlyBeginners WelcomeDay Trips

Tuesday Morning Hike — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

We will do about a 1 ½ hour hike around the trails in the park. Dogs with well-behaved owners ae welcome. Only thunderstorms would cause a cancellation. Non-Rover members should sign online liability waiver below. Plan for weather and possibility of bugs. The location is “Whitetail Woods Regional Park, 17100 Station Trail, Farmington, MN 55024”. …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.

Tuesday Morning Hike — Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Farmington, MNView trip details »

Sat - SunSep 11 - Sep 122021
Beginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking Series: Overnight Practice Trip — Lake Maria State Park, MN

Category: Hiking, Camping

Description:

Pre-Trip Zoom Planning Meeting:  Thursday, August 26, 7:00 p.m.  After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Education Series and a Beginner Backpacking day training hiking, come practice backpacking with an overnight trip in a local park!  We are offering multiple dates and times throughout the summer, pick one that works for you! As part of …

Coordinator(s):
Beginner Backpacking Program
Sue Wittkop
Chris Fothergill

Beginner Backpacking Series: Overnight Practice Trip — Lake Maria State Park, MNView trip details »

Fri - SunSep 10 - Sep 122021
Beginners Welcome

Beginner Backpacking Series: Two-Night Practice Trip — Suomi Hills, MN

Category: Hiking, Camping

Description:

Pre-Trip Zoom Planning Meeting:  Sunday, August 29, 7:00 p.m. After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Education Series and a Beginner Backpacking day training hiking, come practice backpacking with an overnight trip in a local park!  We are offering multiple dates and times throughout the summer, pick one that works for you! As part of …

Coordinator(s):
Beginner Backpacking Program
Josh Brand
Annie McMartin

Beginner Backpacking Series: Two-Night Practice Trip — Suomi Hills, MNView trip details »

Fri, 3:00pm - 5:00pmSep 102021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Monarch Migration Hike — Crow Hassan Park, Rogers, MN

Category: Hiking

Description:

Join me for a 5-mile hike at Crow-Hassan Park in Rogers, MN, along wide mowed prairie and Big Woods trails (about 2 hours).  Pretty gentle hike with minimal elevation. Some areas are loose sand.  Meet up at the single vehicle parking lot:  12595 Park Dr., Rogers, MN. There is a bathroom at the trailhead. Water …

Coordinator(s):
Deb Sweeney

Monarch Migration Hike — Crow Hassan Park, Rogers, MNView trip details »

Thu, 10:00am - 11:30amSep 92021
Beginners WelcomeDay TripsFamily Friendly

Midweek Morning Hike — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MN

Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities

Description:

Come and join us for a day hike at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. We’ll hike for approximately an hour and a half. We will meet in the visitor’s center parking lot, but at the southeast end away from the visitors’ center near Schultz Lake. The street address is 860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55123. Afterwards, …

Coordinator(s):
Barry Shillingford

Midweek Morning Hike — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MNView trip details »

Thu, 3:00pm - 5:30pmSep 92021
Beginners WelcomeDay Trips

Kayaking on Lake Marion — Casperson Park Boat Launch, Lakeville, MN

Category: Paddling

Description:

On Thursday afternoon I will be at Casperson Park Boat Launch, Lakeville, MN, at 3 p.m. until around 5:30 p.m. Please join me for leisurely paddling on a quiet lake in Lakeville. Paddleboards and canoes also are welcome! Casperson Park & Boat Launch 19720 Juno Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 From Minneapolis: Take I-35W South to County …

Coordinator(s):
Joannie J

Kayaking on Lake Marion — Casperson Park Boat Launch, Lakeville, MNView trip details »

Tue, 7:00pmSep 72021
Special EventsBeginners Welcome

Intro Show: Meet the Rovers — Online via Zoom

Description:

This show is all about the Minnesota Rovers: Who we are, what activities we do, all the ways in which we play outside. There will be a fun video, showcasing many of the activities that Rovers enjoy. Afterward, participants will have an opportunity to go into breakout rooms with Rovers who participate in specific activities, …

Coordinator(s):
MN Rovers

Intro Show: Meet the Rovers — Online via ZoomView trip details »

Mon, 8:00amSep 62021
Day Trips

65/70-Mile Bike Ride — Harriet Island parking lot to Hastings and back, MN

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Meet at 8 am, Monday,(LaborDay) September 6, at Harriet Island, 200 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St Paul. There is plenty of parking in a parking lot. We will take the Robert Piram trail to the Mississippi River Greenway to Hastings.  There is a mile stretch of a gravel road about half to way Hastings.  This can …

Coordinator(s):
Venke Davis
Julie McEathron

65/70-Mile Bike Ride — Harriet Island parking lot to Hastings and back, MNView trip details »

Sat, 10:00amSep 42021
Day Trips

Vino in the Valley bike ride — Vino in the Valley, WI

Category: Bicycling

Description:

Meet 10 am Saturday, September 4th at Vino in the Valley (W3826 450th Ave, Maiden Rock, WI 54750) to bike 33 or 60 miles. In this bluff and coulee country even the short route is challenging with 1260 feet of elevation gain (2,060′ on the 60-mile). Pack a lunch to eat on the ride and …

Coordinator(s):
David Byrne
Julie Retka

Vino in the Valley bike ride — Vino in the Valley, WIView trip details »

Fri - MonSep 3 - Sep 62021
Beginners WelcomeFamily Friendly

Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Biking, etc. — Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, MN

Trip FullCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities

Description:

Let’s visit Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park over Labor Day weekend 2021! I have reserved both of the park’s 2 group camps from Friday to Monday, Sept. 3-6. The group sites are located in a wooded area near the Root River, and share a shelter with lights and electric outlets. Each has terraced campsites, water spigots, …

Coordinator(s):
Ron Heck
Ronald L Heck

Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Biking, etc. — Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, MNView trip details »

Wed, 10:00amSep 12021
Family FriendlyDay TripsBeginners Welcome

Wednesday Morning Hike & Optional Swim — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MN

Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities

Description:

Come and join us for a day hike at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. We’ll hike for an hour and a half or so. Afterwards, if you want to you can swim at Schultz Lake beach. Changing rooms are right by the beach. We will meet at the visitors’ center parking lot, but at the southeast …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.

Wednesday Morning Hike & Optional Swim — Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MNView trip details »

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