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Category: Bicycling
We haven’t done a bike ride from Pryes Brewing in a while. (1401 West River road, Mpls 55411) at 6pm. Expect between 15-18 miles at a casual speed. Please let me know if you’re running late.
CanceledCategory: Camping, Paddling
Meet at Ash River Visitor Center in Voyageurs National Park noon on 5/15 or car pool from Minneapolis. Proceed from launch and paddle to campsite Lost Lake K19, Kabetogama Lake, approx .75 miles. Most equipment needed for trip is available for use if needed, including one canoe. Equipment/Supply plans will be finalized once group is …
Boat-In Camping — Voyageurs National Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers several aspects of staying safe while in the backcountry: permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general safety. This session is the second of two offerings for Backcountry Skills. If you attended the first session on Monday, April 15, you do not need to tune in again. The Beginner Backpacking …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Backcountry Skills — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
NOTE: Time Change-6:00 pm Join us Monday, May 13th at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 6:00 pm for a Monday evening bike ride. This ride will be 17-18 miles over 2 hours (10-12 mph). The route will be into Fort Snelling Regional Park. The parking at the Longfellow Grill is neighborhood …
Biking — Longfellow Grill, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
Come and join me to explore the many species of birds that migrate through and breed at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. If we are lucky, the red-headed woodpeckers, orioles, thrushes and warblers will give us a good look at them. The warblers are coming back! Four species have been seen so far, including the …
Birding hike — Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This hike is open to registered participants in the 2024 Beginner Backpacking Program who have completed the education session on Choosing and Fitting a Backpack. Come 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 …
Category: Camping, Paddling, Trail Maintenance
Meeting at Entry Point 62 Clearwater Lake Friday May 10 2024 2:00 PM Ending Entry Point 62 Clearwater Lake 11:00 AM Canoe to most western campsite on Clearwater Lake and set up basecamp. Saturday and Sunday we will clear the trail of deadfall and brush using hand tool starting at Rove Lake and work our …
BRT Spring maintenance trip — Clearwater Lk, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Climbing, Other Summer Activities
Devils’ Lake is Wisconsin’s biggest and most popular state park for good reason, and we will have a private group camping area for 4 nights (Friday- Tuesday)! You can join us for some or all of the fun! Some highlights: Towering 500-foot bluffs surrounding Devil’s Lake; magnificent geological formations, including Devil’s Doorway and Balanced Rock. …
Hiking, Camping, Paddling, Scuba & more — Devil’s Lake State Park, Baraboo, WIView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Thursday evening bike ride Join us at 6:00PM on Thursday May 9th to bike a 13 mile loop. We will start at St Paul Brewing over looking Swede Hollow. The address is 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul Mn 55106. We will meet in the east parking lot behind the distillery. After you are welcome …
Category: Hiking
Please join me in the parking area of Moir Park in Bloomington for a 4-5 mile hike along 9 Mile Creek. I plan on a pace of between 18 and 20 minute miles. We’ll take the lower path to the Minnesota River and then come back (trails permitting) along the ridge trail. If folks are …
Moderate Hike — 9 Mile Creek Moir Park, Bloomington , MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers how to find a backpack of the proper size and fit and helpful hints to make your backpacking adventures more enjoyable. We will also talk about other important hiking gear, including hiking boots and trekking poles. This session is the second of two offerings for Choosing & Fitting a Backpack. If …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Choosing & Fitting a Backpack — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Happy New Year. Let’s do some campING, hikING, bikING, paddlING, birdING, laughING, otherING along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Perrot State Park (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/perrot/) is located south of Winona on the Mississippi River flyway and next door to the: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau/) Great River State Trail (user fee) (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/greatriver/) The confluence of the …
World Migratory Bird Day Weekend — Perrot State Park, WIView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Biking from Minnetonka Regional Trail Terminus in hopkins (44.92605,-93.41082) at 6pm. Expect about a 15 mile ride. Please let me know if you are running late.
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers planning for the food you will carry on your backpacking trip. We will share ideas about types and amounts of food, preparation options, budgeting, and meal plans. We will cover cookstove basics and things to consider in selecting a stove. We’ll also pass on a few of our favorite discoveries about …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Cooking / Stoves / Nutrition — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking
I’m planning to hike from my house in Eagan to the Rover meeting site at Como Park for the first meeting of the season. The length of the hike is 14 miles and I will allow 5 1/2 hours to do it. This will be one of a series of training hikes for a long-distance …
Category: Other Summer Activities
Minnesota Rovers First Outdoor meeting of 2024 will be a Potluck at 6 pm, the last few years have been such a success in bringing friends together! Bring your own plate, cup, water bottle, and utensils The Minnesota Rovers Board will supply lemonade and cake Everyone, please bring: Something to share at the potluck If …
1st Outdoor Meeting Potluck — Como Park, West Picnic Shelter, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
NOTE: Time Change-5:55 pm ( working towards 6) Join us Monday, May 6th at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 5:55 pm for a Monday evening bike ride. Starting time is so we can plan to be back before dark. Sunset is 8:25 pm. This ride will be 20 miles over 2 …
Biking — Longfellow Grill, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling
Meet at the Crystal Beach in Burnsville and explore Crystal Lake. Location: 1101 Crystal Lake Rd E, Burnsville, MN 55306 44.725555, -93.258014 Dress appropriate to early spring conditions Bring water, sunscreen, snacks Dinner after for those interested
Lets Get Our Boats Wet — Crystal Lake, Burnsville, MNView trip details »