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Category: Hiking
Come join us at Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property. We will hike at a moderate pace and aim to do 2.2 miles in an hour. Here is the approximate hiking route. Meet at 656 MN-62, Mendota Heights, MN 55118, here. Non-Rover members should sign online liability waiver below. New Rover members welcome. Dogs are not allowed, only …
Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Lilly Property , MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me 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. There is also one area that may be wet to walk on. We’ll figure out if we can pass it, or if we’ll have to take a …
Hiking — Dodge Nature Center – Main/Marie Property, West St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Please join us for a Monday evening bike ride at 6:00 pm on July 21st. The location is the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55406. The rides on Mondays will typically be between 17-20 miles over 2 hours on bike paths/bike lanes. The route for this Monday is to the Dakota-Edgewood Bridge …
Biking — longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Please join us for an approx. 36 mile bike ride at a medium pace from East Medicine Lake Regional Park to Elm Creek Park Chalet. This ride will follow the Medicine Lake Regional Trail and continue into Elm Creek Park. We will not continue on more bike trails in Elm Creek Park. This will be …
Bike Ride — East Medicine Lake Regional Park, Plymouth, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 2-8 p.m. Hike and Potluck Join me for a hike at Carleton College lower arboretum with a potluck at my house afterwards. Both are in Northfield. Come to my house first and drop off the potluck food and then carpool to the arboretum (small parking lot). We’ll hike 5-6 miles …
Hiking — Carleton Arboretum, Northfield, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a 48 mile ride through western Wisconsin. We will start at Weitkamp Park in Hudson, then head east through Kinnickinnic, wrap around to River Falls and return to Hudson. RIDE GPS lists this as the Sconnie Ride and is reviewed as low traffic, scenic and great terrian — but it is a …
Bike ride — Western Wisconsin, Hudson/River Falls loop, WIView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This trip is open to 2025 participants in the Rovers’ Beginner Backpacking Program. Pre-Trip Planning Meeting: July 14 at 7:00 PM, via Zoom. The planning meeting is required. Registration for this overnight will close as of the planning meeting date. After completing the six Education classes and a Beginner Backpacking day hike, come practice backpacking …
Category: Bicycling
Rovers Ride RAGBRAI! Live the legend! Jubilation, camaraderie, sweat and gears make memories of a lifetime. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) may never be more accessible. This years ride is a relatively short, gentle route. Plus, we will have all of the benefits of traveling and camping with Team Loon (coach …
Category: Paddling
I’m reoffering this because we ran into some bad weather the last time. Weather permitting, let’s meet at Bde Maka Ska at 5pm sharp, here to rent out Kayaks for $15. We can kayak for around an hour. Afterwards, we could walk a lap or two around the lake and then get something to eat …
Bde Maka Ska kayaking and Urban Hiking — Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 17th to bike a 15-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
Please join us for a Monday evening bike ride at 6:00 pm on July 14th. The location is the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55406. The rides on Mondays will typically be between 17-20 miles over 2 hours on bike paths/bike lanes. The route for this Monday is planned to Crosby . …
Biking — Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Well known as one of Minnesota’s clearest lakes, Square Lake is a treat! Join Us to Paddle Board, Kayak and/or Swim at Square Lake Beach, Stillwater. Grills available to cook out or simply bring lunch or a snack. RENTALS available. Come paddle with us! Park Pass: Washington County Daily Park Pass $6 Purchase online or …
Kayak/Paddle Board/Swim — Square Lake Park, Stillwater, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Bicycling
Please join us for a bike ride from Kaposia Landing (800 Bryant Ave, South Saint Paul) to Schaar’s Bluff and back, approximately 40 miles. We’ll bike on the MRT (Mississippi River Trail), which goes by a mix of beautiful woods and riverside, with some sections that are more urban and industrial (barges and trains!). Depart …
Biking — Kaposia Landing to Schaar’s Bluff, South St. Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This hike is open to registered participants in the 2025 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! Day hike goals are to: Think about what you …
Beginner Backpacking Program: Day Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join me for a casual and easy walking in walking loops around Round Lake in Eden Prairie, MN on Friday July 11th at 5pm. Each loop is around 1 mile long. The last time I hosted this trip me and some other rovers were able to walk around 5 laps in an hour and a …
Casual Walking : Round Lake Laps — Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling
This is the night before the full moon. Moon rise is at 8:40, sunset at 8:59. Meet at the dock and boat launch at the north end of the lake between the 2 beaches (parking is free there). PFDs must be worn. Bring a light or headlamp. If you don’t have your own boat, you …
Almost Full Moon Paddle — Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
I’m gearing up for a 200-mile hike through the White Mountains in New Hampshire this August, and I’m looking for some company on a training hike. I’m planning to hit the trails at Eastman Nature Center this coming Wednesday. I’ll be doing two laps around the 3.5-mile loop for a total of 7 miles. Just …
Training Hike — Eastman Nature Center, Maple Grove, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Please join us for a Monday evening bike ride at 6:00 pm on July 7th. The location is the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55406. The rides on Mondays will typically be between 17-20 miles over 2 hours on bike paths. The route currently planned for this Monday is to the Dakota …
Biking — Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »