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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 »
Category: Hiking
The sun is out and the snow has melted for the last time this season, we hope. Join me for a medium to fast paced hike on the paved trail around Lake Nokomis. The distance is somewhere in the 2.7 mile range. If we are ambitious, we can go around twice. I am not sure …
Urban Hike — Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
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
Let’s plan on doing about a 5 mile hike in Lebanon Hills Regional Park Monday starting promptly at 3:00 pm from the Holland Lake trail head parking lot. We’ll figure on a hiking time of about 1.5 hours, while circling several lakes and ponds, up and down, using much of the Northern and Southern Voyageur …
Spring Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park — Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Met at the Longfellow Grill at noon to bike along the Mississippi Parkway bike trails. We will pick a final route on Sunday, but plan on about 25-30 miles almost all on bikepaths or designate bikeways. Most likely route is down the river to Harriet Island mainly on the St Paul side and a return …
Biking- Mississippi Riverway between cities — Longfellow Grill, Mpls, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Anyone want to hike this weekend in Ely? The trails have been icy, so you really should have ice cleats to do this. We will be going to the Stub Lake trail near Fall Lake again. Just waiting for less icy conditions to check out some new spots! There is no limit on the number …
Stub Lake Trail Hike in Ely — Fall Lake, Ely, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join me for a 32 mile bike ride. Much of of the route is on trails along the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers. We will start at Edgcumbe rec. Center, 320 Griggs St S, St Paul. At 10 AM Sat April 5th The weather will be chilly but the sun is getting warmer and I think …
Biking — A Loop Cedar Ave Br, Mendota ,Lillydale, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join us for a moderately paced 3 to 3.5 mile hike around Cleary Lake. The trail is flat and paved except for an optional loop along the lake (which we will skip if too muddy.) Participants may opt for a longer hike if desired. We will be watching for swans, osprey, and other creatures. The …
“I can see Cleary now” hike — Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake, MNView trip details »