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Sat - SunJun 12 - Jun 132021

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

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Pre-Trip Zoom Planning Meeting:  Wednesday, May 26, at 6:00 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 …

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Beginner Backpacking Program
Dave Disselkamp
Karen Klein

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Sat, 1:00pm - 3:00pmJun 122021

Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Backpacks & Hiking Equipment

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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 …

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Beginner Backpacking Program

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Thu, 6:00pmJun 102021

Thursday Night Bike Ride — St Paul Brewing, MN

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Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, June 10th 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 13 and 21 mile …

Coordinator(s):
David Byrne
Brian Goodspeed

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Wed, 7:00pm - 9:00pmJun 92021

West Side Hike Around Hyland Lake in Bloomington — Hyland Lake, Bloomington, MN

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Join us for the next West Side hike this Wednesday June 9th at 7:00pm.  This time we’ll be at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. Meet in front of the Hyland Visitor Center at 10145 East Bush Lake Road in Bloomington.  We’ll hike around Hyland Lake, along a wood-chipped trail.  The trail looks to be about 2 miles long.  There …

Coordinator(s):
Suresh Sreenivasan

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Tue, 10:00amJun 82021

Tuesday Morning Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property, Mendota Hts., MN

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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. Please dress for the weather and for the possibility of …

Coordinator(s):
Barry S.

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Mon, 6:00pmJun 72021

Monday Night Bike Ride — Pryes Brewing, MN

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Join us 6:00 pm Monday, June 7th to bike a 12-mile loop. Venke will be the coordinator of this ride. 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 12 and 21 mile loops. …

Coordinator(s):
David Byrne
Venke Davis

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Sun, 12:30amJun 62021

Paddling on the St. Croix River — Osceola to Log House Landing near Copas, MN

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Easy paddle on the St. Croix River. Sunday June 6th meet at 12:30pm at the Osceola Landing. Paddle to the Log House Landing. It is about 6 miles down river. We will explore some of the back water areas and look for wildlife. It is an easy leisurely paddle with opportunities to go swimming. If …

Coordinator(s):
Donna Corbo

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Sun, 8:30am - 2:30pmJun 62021

Breakfast, Hike, Swim — Afton State Park, MN

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Let’s meet at 8:30 at the Lumberyard restaurant in Afton, MN for a big breakfast, and then head to Afton State Park for hiking and swimming on Sunday, June 6. I’m guessing we’ll get to the park and start hiking at 10:15-10:30 a.m. I have a table for 10 reserved for breakfast at the restaurant, …

Coordinator(s):
Ron Heck

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Sun, 10:00am - 12:30amJun 62021

Hiking — Lebanon Hills Regional Park – JENSEN LAKE , MN

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Always a favorite summer hike – Lebanon Hills Regional Park at the Jensen Lake trailhead. We will meet in the parking lot. The address is 1350 Carriage Hills Drive, Eagan, MN 55123. Please arrive a few minutes early to use the restroom nearby so that we can start the hike promptly at 10:15 a.m. Plan …

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Joannie Johnson

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Sat, 8:00am - 12:00pmJun 52021

Bike Ride — Cannon Valley Trail, MN

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Come bike ~40 miles on the Cannon Valley Trail with me from Cannon Falls to Red Wing and back. Enjoy beautiful views of forest, field, bluffs, and the river. I expect the pace to be ~12 MPH including breaks. UPDATE: Due to an Open House event on June 5, everyone rides for FREE! No wheel …

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Dave Disselkamp

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Sat, 11:00am - 7:00pmJun 52021

Camping 101 — Como Park, West Picnic Area, St. Paul, MN

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CAMPING 101:  COOKOUT & CAMP SET-UP DEMO Saturday June 5, 11am Como Park West Picnic area (Rain or Shine) (Near the intersection of Como Ave & Midway Parkway in St. Paul) Entrance to the free parking lot for the West Picnic Area located on South side of Midway Parkway (across from the Como Town Amusement …

Coordinator(s):
Rob Chase
Lori Chase

Camping 101 — Como Park, West Picnic Area, St. Paul, MNView trip details »

Sat, 10:00am - 2:00pmJun 52021

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Day Training Hike with a Backpack — Hyland Lake, Bloomington, MN

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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 …

Coordinator(s):
Sue Wittkop
Chris Fothergill

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Sat, 9:30am - 12:00pmJun 52021

Buckthorn Removal — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, Savage, MN

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Forests provide food, shelter, and other needs of wildlife, and they improve air and water quality. But these beautiful areas are often compromised by invasive species. Help native plants thrive by removing buckthorn seedlings by hand in Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Wear boots for possibly muddy sections of the trail to the woodlot, work gloves, hat, …

Coordinator(s):
Mike Sweet

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Thu, 6:00pmJun 32021

Thursday Night Bike Ride — St Paul Brewing, MN

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Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, June 3rd to bike a 13-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 13 and 21 mile …

Coordinator(s):
David Byrne
Brian Goodspeed

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Thu, 7:00pm - 9:00pmJun 32021

West Side Hike Around Lake Harriet — Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN

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Meet at 7:00pm on the west side of the Lake Harriet bandshell.  We will hike about 2.8 miles around the lake, perhaps stopping along the way at the Roberts Bird Sanctuary and the Lyndale Park Rose Garden. Drop me an email so I can keep you updated if there is a weather cancellation. Bring a headlamp and some water, …

Coordinator(s):
Suresh Sreenivasan

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Thu, 10:00amJun 32021

Day Hike at Whitewater State Park — Altura, MN

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Always a favorite MN Rover spot– Join us at Whitewater State Park for a day hike. Picturesque limestone bluffs and deep ravines make Whitewater State Park a very popular southeastern MN park. The address is 19041 Hwy 74, Altura, MN 55910. We will meet at the Visitor Center parking lot –  West side at 10:00 …

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Karen Parker
Jen Oberg

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Thu, 7:00pm - 9:00pmJun 32021

Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Intro to Backpacking

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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 one or more …

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Beginner Backpacking Program

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Tue, 10:00am - 12:00pmJun 12021

Tuesday Morning Hike — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, United States

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We’ll go for at least a 2 hour hike around the grounds and see what is growing. Dogs are not allowed except service dogs. Only bad storms would cause a cancellation. Non-Rover members should sign online liability waiver below. Plan for weather and possibility of bugs. Due to the Arb’s COVID regulations you need to …

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Barry S.

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