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Category: Hiking
Join me for a hike to on Friday morning to appreciate Hyland Lake Park Reserve’s forests and prairie! We’ll do a quick round of introductions and then leave from the Visitor Center shortly after 10:00 a.m. for a hike of 1.5 to 2 hours. Well-socialized dogs are allowed. Per Three Rivers policy, they must be …
Spring Hike — Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Sapsucker Yellow Belly Cidery and Organic Farm 2752 215th Ave, Mora, MN 55051 Let’s gather to hike Friday afternoon, April 25 for a 4-5 mile hike around this hidden gem that is well worth the visit! Sapsucker Yellow Belly Cidery and Organic Farm is nestled approximately 8 miles east of Mora, MN off Hwy 23. …
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 Monday, May 12. 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
Join me for a pre-Rover meeting hike in Battle Creek Park, St. Paul. We’ll hike roughly four miles, for about an hour and a half wrapping up by 6:00 pm so that those who choose can make it to the Rover meeting. We’ll stick to the wide, ski trails this time which are good for …
Pre-Rover Meeting Hike — Battle Creek Park, St Paul , MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
In honor of Earth Day, join your fellow eco-Rovers in collecting trash that has accumulated over winter at the Old Cedar Avenue access of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of the premier hiking and birding spots in the metro! Space is limited to 15. Gloves and trash grabbers are available if you …
Litter Cleanup — Old Cedar Avenue, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers planning your clothing, so you’ll be ready for anything nature throws at you—heat, cold, rain, and bugs. Learn which fabrics work best, how much to pack, how to layer, and how to NOT spend a fortune. This session is the first of two offerings for Clothing. The class will be repeated …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Clothing — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
Join me for a hike to get some exercise and view the spring wildflowers at a hidden gem of a park, the Cannon River Wilderness Area. It is located between Northfield and Faribault off Hwy 3. The parking lot is located here: N44 22.198, W93 13.880 Parking is free. This park has fairly low attendance, …
Exercise & Wildflower Hike — Cannon River Wilderness Area, Northfield, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Let’s hike at Cedar Hills Park and Riley Creek Conservation Area in Eden Prairie on Saturday, April 19. 12:15 p.m. — (optional) Meet at my house in Eden Prairie for carpooling. 12:30 p.m. — Arrive at Cedar Hills Park . We’ll start on pavement through Cedar Hills Park and then hike on the out-and-back, unpaved, …
Hiking — Cedar Hills/Riley Creek Trail – Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »
I’ll be hiking at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge – Louisville Swamp Unit in Shakopee on Saturday April 19th at 1pm and you are welcome to join me. This is a day hiking trip that I plan on playing by ear. There are a few trails to choose from such as the Minnesota River …
Hiking — Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge, Shakopee, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Bicycling
Intro Bike Maintenance & Setup Clinic Would you like to be capable of making basic repairs (like fixing a flat), or adjustments to your bicycle? Be aware of when to have it serviced at a bike shop? Understand how to tweak your position on the bike to feel more comfortable? Then come to this hands-on …
Intro Bike Maintenance Setup Clinic — Bredesen Park, Edina, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
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 Minneapolis Parks and Rec. We have arranged our own section of river, so we will …
Mississippi River Earth Day Clean-up — East River Flats Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Bridge-to-Bridge Urban Hike with great views. Downtown St. Paul is a charming city. We will begin our urban walk to Irving Park, head up a steep staircase at the Science Museum, weave through downtown Saint Paul through Rice Park and onto Harriet Island. We will capture the amazing bird’s eye views of the Mighty Mississippi …
Category: Hiking
Please join me for a 3-ish mile hike (up to 4 mi if the group choses) in Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. We will head into the park and walk on trails near the ski jump and Richardson Nature Center. The route goes by forest, prairie and lakes! Trails may vary between dirt, wood …
Monday Evening Hike — Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 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 first of two offerings for Choosing & Fitting a Backpack. The …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Choosing & Fitting a Backpack — VirtualView trip details »
If you are interested in learning more about the Border Route Trail, possibly joining a trail maintenance trip and want to know what it is all about or just want to hike on a beautiful day (no commitment other than showing up ), please join us. We will start at the Longfellow Grill (2990 W …
Border Route Trail Informational Hike — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join us for a 5 mile/2-hour hike around the perimeter of the Arboretum on blacktop, grass and wood chip trails, which will be hilly in places. There are places where you can take a shortcut back if you don’t want to do the full hike. We also have the option of having lunch in the …
Hike — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join us for a scenic hike of the two Interstate Parks near Taylors Falls. We will meet at 9:50 am at the Visitor Center of the Minnesota Interstate Park. From there we will walk cross the bridge over the St Croix River and hike 3-4 miles along beautiful trails with stunning views of the river …
Hike Interstate Park(s) — Interstate State Park 307 Milltown Rd Taylors Fall, MNView trip details »
Please join us on a bike ride where you can choose a 26-mile or a 36-mile distance to Stillwater & back! A 5-mile loop in Stillwater is included, which crosses into WI, goes on two cool bridges, and includes a significant hill, although you can opt out of this and hang out in town while …
Biking — Gateway & Brown’s Creek Trail to Stillwater, MNView trip details »