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Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Join me at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park for a 3-night 4-day tent camping trip. I have reserved the Mooz group tenting site from Thursday June 23 – Sunday June 26, 2022. The site has a screened-in shelter with electricity and WI-FI, vault toilets and a potable water spigot. The shower house is within walking …
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, June 23rd to bike a loop somewhere between 13 and 23 miles. 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. Meet in the East parking lot behind the distillery! We …
Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Mtn bike the Duluth Traverse Trail – bike for 60-90 mins – no drop ride – possibly 2 groups if big enough – go to the Crooked Pint afterwards Questions and to sign up – email Greg Sumner [email protected] Meet at parking lot in front of College of St. Scholastica on the Corner of College …
Mountain Biking — Duluth Traverse Trail, MNView trip details »
VirtualCategory: Backpacking
Plan your clothing well and you’ll be ready for anything nature throws at you — heat, cold, rain & bugs. Learn what fabrics work best, how much to pack, how to layer, and how to NOT spend a fortune. Gain the perspective of both a man and a woman about picking and packing clothing for …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Clothing Systems — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Meet at the Harrison Picnic Grounds at 7 pm to enjoy a cool and scenic walk along Nine-Mile Creek in Bloomington as it flows toward the Minnesota River. This is an easy trail, with half of it paved and the other half limestone. It is 4.2 miles round trip to the MN River, but there …
West Side Hiking — 9-Mile Creek, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” 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 June and July, pick one that works for you! As part …
Category: Climbing
This trip is tailored to give folks their initial experience in Outdoor Climbing and Route Setting & Belaying. We will meet in the parking lot of “Interstate Park State Park” (that’s what the sign reads!) which uses the same entry driveway as the Paddlewheel Boats just off Hwy 8, just before crossing bridge into Wisconsin. …
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing — Taylors Falls, MNView trip details »
Kayaking on Lake Marion — Casperson Park Boat Launch, Lakeville, MN On Saturday morning, June 18th, I will be at Casperson Park Boat Launch, Lakeville, MN, at 9 a.m. until noon. Please join me for leisurely paddling on a quiet lake in Lakeville. Paddleboards and canoes also are welcome! Casperson Park & Boat Launch 19720 …
**Cancelled** Paddling — Lake Marion, Casperson Park Boat Launch, Lakeville, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling
We will paddle and portage through some of the lakes in Lebanon Hills. We will do the longer lakes and shorter portages. We will plan to paddle through Jensen Lake, Sedge Pond, Beaver Pond, Lily Pound and Obrien Lake, doing 3 portages, have lunch and then return back to the start. The longest portage will …
Paddling and Portaging — Lebanon Hills (Jensen Lake), MNView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Backpacking, Camping
Join me on the Superior Hiking Trail for a 4 day, 3 night backpack trip! I’ve been section hiking the SHT since 2020 and joined MN Rovers this past winter to meet fellow backpackers and join/coordinate trips. We’ll start just north of Two Harbors at the Fors Road trailhead and hike ~ 28 miles to …
Superior Hiking Trail – Backpacking — SHT, Two Harbors, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
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 Friday at 9 a.m. — NOTE THE TIME AS 9 AM —at the parking lot …
Hiking — St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Main Property. We will hike on 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. We will be hiking promptly at 5:30pm so please show up on time/slight early. The …
Hiking — Dodge Nature Center – Marie/Main property, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join me on Thursday, June 16 for an 18 mile loop around Lake Minnetonka. Social bicycle ride at 10 mph with a couple of pit stops. Mostly on Minnetonka LTR and Dakota Trail, and a few roads. Departure from Excelsior Brewing Company located at 421 Third Street, Excelsior MN 55331. Park wherever you find a …
Bicycle Ride — Excelsior Brewing Company , MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Take a midweek break and join us for an urban hike around Lake Harriet (2.75 miles)! We’ll chat, look for wildlife, and see if we can spot the Lake Harriet Elf’s house! We’ll meet at the intersection of Roseway Road and Lake Harriet Parkway at 6:30 p.m. (4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN 55409, across Lake …
Midweek Urban Hike — Lake Harriet, MN, MNView trip details »
VirtualCategory: Backpacking
Within the first few steps, yards, or maybe miles of your backpacking, trip, food eventually will sneak into your thoughts. So let’s be ready! This workshop will start you thinking about and planning for the food you will carry on your backpacking trip. We will share ideas about types of food, amounts of food, preparation …
Beginner Backpacking: Education Program – Cooking/Stoves/Nutrition — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Hello Rovers! Join the Rovers for an easy hike around Lake Bde Maka Ska (Calhoun) in Minneapolis. Meet at the tables at the former location of the Tin Fish restaurant at the northeast corner of the lake at 7:00pm. This is between Wheel Fun Rentals and the boat launch onto the lake. The address is: 3000 E. Lake Calhoun Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55408 …
West Side Hike — Lake Bde Maka Ska (Calhoun), MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us biking on Monday evening, June 13 at 5:55 pm at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis. The parking is neighborhood parking. All bikes and fitness levels welcome. The planned trip for this ride will be a loop around the lakes which is 17-20 miles. Pace is 10-12 mph and all bike trails. …
Monday Evening Bike Ride — Longfellow Grill, Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join me for a bike ride through Woodbury, Afton, and Lake Elmo. This is a social ride, so our pace will be ~12 MPH. We’ll meet at Colby Lake Park (9715 Valley Creek Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125) at 1:00, wheels turning at 1:10. Bring some snacks, but plan on a stop for ice cream at …
East Side Bike Ride — Colby Lake Park, Woodbury, MNView trip details »