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Category: Bicycling
Join us Monday, April 22nd at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 5:30 pm for a Monday evening bike ride. Starting time is so we can plan to be back before dark. This ride will be 18 -20 miles over 1 1/2 -2 hours (10-12 mph). The route will be announced on …
Category: Paddling
Accomplished, athletic paddlers with suitable gear are welcome to join me for a spring scouting trip on one of the most scenic reaches of the Cannon River. I will be bringing my 17′ tandem canoe. You can take the bow paddler position or bring a canoe or kayak of your own. Be prepared to encounter …
Canoe/Kayak — Cannon River, Faribault to Dundas, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities, Trail Maintenance
Did you know that the only gorge along the Mississippi River is the stretch from downtown Minneapolis to downtown St. Paul? Help to keep it beautiful! Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a River Gorge Earth Day Cleanup sponsored by the Friends of the Mississippi River and Minneapolis Parks and Rec. We have arranged our …
Earth Day Clean-up — East River Flats, Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
I’m going over to Shakopee this Saturday morning for a low-key walk along the Minnesota River. This is an outing organized by The Scott County Historical Society and Urban Bird Collective. Their event includes a brief conversation with a nature photographer exhibiting at the Historical Society’s museum followed by a bird watching walk along the …
Birding Walk — Scott Co Hist Soc, Shakopee, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
This is a two-week canal boat trip in the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, and Berkshire, in southern England, west of London. We will be cruising the Kennet & Avon Canal from Bath to Newbury and back. The canal boat will be our moving base of operations, a sort of floating RV with a kitchen, bathrooms, …
Canal Boating, Hiking, Sightseeing — Kennet & Avon Canal; Cotswolds, EnglandView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 18th to bike an 18-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 …
Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Come and join us for a 4-hour/12 mile moderately paced (~3 mph) hike on the trails around the park. This will be one of a series of training hikes for a long-distance hike. If you need to drop out earlier there are options to loop back on different trails. Dogs with well-behaved owners are welcome. …
Long Hike — Lebanon Hills (Jensen Lake), Eagan, 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 first of two offerings for Backcountry Skills. The class will be repeated on Wednesday, May 15. You need only attend each class once. The Beginner Backpacking Education Series …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Backcountry Skills — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us Monday, April 15th at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 5:30 pm for a Monday evening bike ride. Starting time is so we can plan to be back before dark. This ride will be 18 miles over 1 1/2 -2 hours. The route will be north on the River Parkway …
Category: Hiking
Please join me for a choice of two loop hikes in beautiful Afton State Park! First, we will do a 7.5 mile loop in the park’s northern section. Those who wish to will continue to the Deer Valley Loop for a total of about 11 miles. This is a hilly hike! The plan is to …
What would you do if you were on a remote backcountry trip and someone became ill or injured? Wilderness First Aid is First Aid more than an hour from medical assistance. As a result it means assessing the person’s ability to remain on the trip or need for more medical assistance. This means making decisions …
Wilderness First Aid Class — Dwntn Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for a moderate paced, long hike around Fort Snelling State Park. It will be at least 7 miles and probably take 3 hours. This is one of a series of training hikes for a long trail hike. The hike will start at the visitors’ center, hike to and around the Snelling Lake Trail, …
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 11th 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 …
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 first of two offerings for Choosing & Fitting a Backpack. The …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Choosing & Fitting a Backpack — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Its supposed to be almost 70 on Wednesday, and going for a bike ride is a good way to procrastinate on doing my taxes. Sun sets a 7:52, so let’s meet at 5:45 at Utepils (the parking lot on the corner of Thomas and Glenwood). Expect a 15-20 mile ride.
Category: Bicycling
Come out Weds for a bike ride along Cannon Valley Trail. Meet at the Red Wing Access Point, 2480 Old West Main Street in Red Wing at 1030 AM and proceed. A $7 wheel pass is required. We will bike to Welch and re-convene and decide if people want to go on to Cannon Falls …
Bicycling — Cannon Valley Trail, Red Wing, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. This session is the first of two offerings for Shelters & Sleep Systems. The class will be repeated on Thursday, May 16. You need only attend each class once. The Beginner Backpacking Education Series of six classes is open to all …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Shelters & Sleep Systems — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Please join us for a 6-7 or 11-mile loop hike along both sides of the Mississippi River! We will start at the Wabun Picnic Area at THIS PARKING LOT We will start by doing a loop to the south, crossing the river at HWY 5 and those who want a 6-7 mile hike will cross …
Hiking — Mississippi River loop options, MPLS, MNView trip details »