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CanceledCategory: Camping, Paddling
This approximately 58 mile paddle from Phoenix Park in Eau Claire, WI to Reads Landing at the Mississippi River confluence follows the Chippewa River and offers quiet, wide rivers, bluffs, wetlands, and plenty of sandy beaches. Perfect for a 3 day-2 night trip. Start at Phoenix park in Eau Claire. There are plenty of sand …
canoe/kayak camping — Chippewa River – Eau Claire to Mississippi River, WIView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Paddling, Climbing
I will be starting my southbound hike on the Appalachian Trail next year in the beginning of September. I thought it would be a good idea to make the start of it a Rover’s trip. We will be flying into Bangor, rent a car, and drive to the Katahdin stream campground. Depending on how many …
Hiking/Camping — Baxter State Park, Millinocket, MEView trip details »
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 29th 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! Text if you’re coming …
Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Biking from Utepils this week. Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Glenwood and Thomas. Last time parking was horrendous, but there were plenty of spots on Glenwood, both before and after Thomas. I’m looking to try a different route this time. We’ll call it an adventure. About 16 miles, casual speed. Sent …
Category: Hiking
Please join me for a walk around Lake Como right after the Tuesday night Rovers meeting. All paces are welcome. It’s about 1.6 miles around. You can let me know ahead or just let me know at the meeting. We will meet at the parking lot near the Lake Como Pavillion after the meeting. I …
Walk Lake Como after Rovers meeting — Lake Como, St Paul;, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us Monday, August 26th at the Longfellow Grill, 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis at 6:00 pm for a Monday evening bike ride. This planned ride will be approximately 20 miles over two hours (10-12 mph). The planned route has yet to be determined but will be on bike trails. The parking at the Longfellow …
Biking — Longfellow Grill, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join us for a 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) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1.5-2 hours. I will cancel if there are storms. Meet me …
Hiking — Dodge Nature Center – Marie/Main property, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 22nd 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 …
Thursday Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Weirdly, the weather looks good on Wednesday for a change. We’re going from Hopkins this week. Meet at the Minnetonka Regional Trail Terminus (44.92605,-93.41082) at 6pm. Text if you’re running late.
Category: Bicycling
Pam is otherwise occupied this week, so I’m in charge. Meet at the Longfellow grill (2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406) at 6. I don’t have a route picked yet, but it will be somewhere in the 15-20 mile range. Please text if you’re running late.
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Climbing
Mark your calendars for the Minnesota Rovers’ 70th Anniversary Celebration! Date/Time: Saturday, August 17th (with camping available from Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18) Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438 Picnic: Sunnyside Picnic Area Camping: Hyland Park’s Sumac Knoll Group Site https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/hyland-lake-park-reserve Celebration/Picnic Details Activities will be planned …
70th Anniversary Celebration Weekend — Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
Sailing on Bde Maka Ska August 17, 2024, from 1-3 pm at Minneapolis Sailing Center, 3010 E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55408 No experience or swimming skills are required because these sailboats have lead keels and are basically untippable! This activity is great for people of all ages and abilities. Learn to sail or …
Category: Other Summer Activities
Are you coming to the 70th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday for the potluck and evening entertainment? Come a little early and participate in a fun activity testing your knowledge and thoughts about Leave No Trace, a Conservation philosophy. We will talk about situations in the outdoors and what might be the best way to minimize …
Leave No Trace Activity — Hyland Park Reserve Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
This will be an approximately 6 mile/2 hour hike around Hyland Lake Park Reserve during the 70th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. We will keep to the unpaved trails as much as possible. We will meet at the Sunnyside Picnic Area shelter. Only thunderstorms would cause a cancellation. Dogs with well-behaved owners welcome. Non-Rover members need to sign …
Moderate Length Hike — Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
10 AM bike ride coinciding with the Rovers 70th Anniversary celebration. Two loops are planned: a 10 mile loop and 19 mile loop. Bicycle EITHER or BOTH routes consecutively. Both routes will be leaving from Sunnyside Picnic Area. There is ample parking in multiple lots near the Visitor Center/Sunnyside Picnic Area. Bring water, sunscreen, snacks/lunch …
Biking at 70th Anniversary Event — 2 loops- Hyland Park, Bloomington. , MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
Assuming that each night is clear, I will set up a telescope on Friday and Saturday night, during the Rovers 70th Anniversary Weekend at Hyland Park in Bloomington. We can view the Moon, as well as some clusters, bright nebulae and the Andromeda Galaxy. Later, around 11pm Saturn will also rise above the trees and …
Astronomical Viewing at 70th Anniversary Weekend — Hyland Park Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling
This will be associated with the Rovers 70th anniversary, but you need not attend that to come. The moon will be waxing, a few days from full. Moonrise is at 6:52, but sunset is not until 8:12. Meet at the Bush Lake boat launch at 7 and we will have an enjoyable paddle under the …
Category: Bicycling
The annual BAM (Bicycling Around Minnesota) is in the Iron Range area this summer from August 15-18 and is an organized, supported, 4-day bike tour. We are making it into a Rover trip so Rovers that are going can connect if they wish and perhaps encourage others to sign up also. Registration and all of …
Bicycling Tour — Minnesota’s scenic Iron Range, MNView trip details »