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Have you ever watched fireworks from the water? Join me on White Bear Lake to watch the fireworks on July 4. They will be shot off near West Park and Memorial Beach at dusk. We will plan to launch by 8:15, so we can paddle a bit, then find a spot to watch fireworks. I …
Paddling and fireworks — White Bear Lake, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
If you don’t have any big plans on July 4th morning come and celebrate independence from the British with a hike at Dodge Nature Center! We will hike on grass/wood chip trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. Plan for the possibility of mosquitoes and ticks. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs) …
Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Main Property, West St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Join us biking Monday, July 3rd at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 6:00 pm. The parking is neighborhood parking. The routes are on bike trails and will vary each week. Plan on biking 17-20 miles with the length of time of the ride averaging 2 hours. I do hope to coordinate …
Trip FullCategory: Hiking, Camping
Steens Mountain is the largest fault block mountain in North America. Southwest OR has dramatic lava landscapes at the western extent of the Basin and Range Province that stretches across Nevada. Expect spring wildflower blooms at our lower elevation hiking and camping, gorgeous waterfalls cascading from canyon cliffs, canyon hikes, the Alvord Desert Hot Spring, …
Category: Backpacking
After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Series “Choosing, Fitting & Packing Backpacks” education session (4/6/23 or 5/11/23), join us for a day training hike to experience firsthand what it’s like to hike with a fully loaded backpack! The goals of the day hike are to: Think about exactly what you need to bring. Some folks …
Category: Paddling
Meet at Long Lake public ramp on Beach Road off of 694 and Long Lake Road. The moon is 2 days before full moon, but will be near full. Moonrise is at 7:50 p.m. Sunset is at 9 p.m. Bring a head lamp or other light, water, and a snack. We may opt to stop …
Full Moon paddle — Long Lake, New Brighton, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Yes, this is another trip to Door County. No typo here. Welcome to the 2nd part of Door County. Destination: Door County WI. I have never been, but have heard about it for years. I have reserved a couple of cabins in Door County. Rover Sue did a trip there awhile ago. Here is what …
Hike, Paddle, Bike, Explore — Door County, WIView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Please join me for a hike on the last morning of June at Whitetail Woods Regional Park just south of Rosemount. PLEASE RSVP so that I can be looking for you. We will do a moderately paced 4 -5 mile walk/hike on the park’s paved trail around the lake and on wood chip trails. BUG …
Category: Bicycling
Join us 6:00 pm Thursday, June 29th 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. Meet in the East parking lot behind the distillery! We intend to bike every Thursday …
Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling
Kayaking on Lake Marion. Launch at 4:30 p.m. Paddle for around 3 hours. Lake Marion is a moderate sized lake. Bring water and a snack. let me know if you plan to come in case plans change.
Paddling — Casperson Park Boat Launch, Lakeville, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for a hike at Richardson Nature Center at 8737 East Bush Lake Road Bloomington 55438. Meet in front of the Nature Center at 7 pm. We’ll do introductions and then head out on the hike. All are welcome but if you aren’t a member, you must complete the online waiver in advance. Bring …
Westside Wednesday Hike — Richardson Nature Center Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
This is a relative slow walk around Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. I project that the pace will be about 24 minutes per mile, so it is more of a “stroll” than a hike. It will likely take about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes to complete the walk. If you like to …
Meet in the parking lot at the corner of Glenwood and Thomas by Utepils at 6pm. Expect a 14-15 mile ride, then refreshments on the patio afterwards.
Biking — Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis (Bryn Mawr)., MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Let’s meet at Como Park at the same location we have our Tuesday meetings at the parking lot by the picnic grounds; we’ll walk through the zoo area, the gardens and around the lake. I plan to make it as close to 5 miles as I can. We’ll meet at 5:00 pm and be back …
Category: Bicycling
Join us biking Monday, June 26th at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 6:00 pm. The parking is neighborhood parking. The routes are on bike trails and will vary each week. Plan on biking 17-20 miles with the length of time of the ride averaging 2 hours. I do hope to coordinate …
Evening Bike Ride — Longfellow Grill, Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for a morning hike around Lake of the Isles on Monday, June 26 to enjoy the beauty of this urban lake. Lake of the Isles has a 2.7 mile pedestrian path. The route has an elevation gain of about 32.8 ft and is rated as easy. This is the fourth lake in my …
Urban Lake Hike — Lake of the Isles, Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join me on a 22-mile bike ride on the Rush Creek Regional Trail and around Elm Creek Park Reserve. This is meant to be a social ride, so pace will be ~12 MPH. We’ll meet at the end of a road right next to the trail (plenty of parking): 10310 Yates Ct N, Brooklyn Park, …
Bike Ride — Brooklyn Park/Elm Creek Park Reserve, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Have you bought an E-Bike recently and are still learning how to handle it? If so, join us for a leisurely bike ride in West Bloomington, using paved off-road bike paths. We will take it slow (averaging 10-12 miles per hour) and focus on safely using our cool new features (Pedal Assist? Boosts? Throttles?) as …
E-Biking — Hyland Park Reserve, Bloomington , MNView trip details »