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Another chance to try Rock Climbing – again for weekenders. I can give proper attention to two or three 1st time climbers – more if people have some experience but experience is NOT required. We will meet at the (VE) Vertical Endeavors Climbing gym at 9601 James Ave N, Bloomington 55431. Start time to be …
Beginner Indoor Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Let’s plan on doing a 4.7 mile hike in Lebanon Hills Regional Park Sunday starting promptly at 9:00 am from the Holland Lake trail head parking lot. We’ll both do a good brisk hike while circling several lakes and ponds, up and down, using much of the Northern and Southern Voyageur Trek trails, and also …
Spring Hike — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Come join us for a hike at Ritter Farm Park. Depending on the temperature and the group desires, we can start with some Tai Chi warmup and Qigong exercises and then hike, or do the hike first and wind down with some Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. I’ve been learning and teaching Tai Chi for …
Hike, Tai Chi warmup, and Qigong exercises — Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Did you know? “Cora” was the name of the first registered female pilot in Minnesota! Join Us on a hike through Simon’s Ravine and Thompson Lake Park that ends with a (optional) visit to Cora’s Lounge at the downtown St. Paul Airport. Good workout with hills. Hike Plan: Begin at Simon’s Ravine Trailhead and walk …
Hike Simon’s Ravine — South Saint Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
Monday is St. Patrick’s Day! Join me at the Day By Day Cafe (address below) for coffee and something to eat at 10 a.m. I will wait for you inside the front of the cafe. We will walk a mile down 7th Street to Rice Park to watch the parade. The parade will start in …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s plan on doing a 4.7 mile hike in Lebanon Hills Regional Park Sunday starting 10:30 am from the Holland Lake trail head parking lot. We’ll count on the mud on the trail having “firmed up” in the previous 12 hours below freezing. Any remaining iciness will have to have survived the 75 degrees two days before. We’ll …
Winter Hike — Lebanon Hills regional Park Eagan, MNView trip details »
CanceledCategory: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Come hike this beautiful trail! You do not have to be a Rover to join us… This time around we will be hiking Dry Lake Trail. Dry Lake Trail is one of my favorite places to hike this time of year! It is peaceful and the rocky sections are buried in snow. 🙂 If you …
Category: Other Winter Activities
Forest bathing can be a relaxing experience that helps bring focus to the present moment and has many health benefits in addition to deepening a connection with nature. If you’re not familiar with forest bathing, don’t worry, it doesn’t involve a bathtub! Forest bathing or Shinrin-yoku is a nature experience facilitated with a trained guide …
Forest Bathing — Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Lake, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join Us to hike around Lake Nokomis – twice – and enjoy views of the lake and surrounding nature. The forecast looks like a great day to be outdoors! Hike Plan: We will hike around Lake Nokomis two times in order to get enough exercise. We will hike at a moderate pace for approx. 5 …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
It’s late Winter and/or early Spring along the Minnesota River and the plan is to do about a 6.5 mile loop partly as a premature bird watching trek and mostly for the exercise. Expect to see and hear a cardinal, at least hear a White-breasted Nuthatch, and maybe a Bald Eagle soaring above the shore …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a pleasant hike which begins at Cherokee Regional Park and proceeds along the Mississippi River Bluffs and on to Harriet Island. We will climb sloping hills to arrive at the High Bridge Overlook with picturesque views of downtown Saint Paul. Good workout. Optional: Social event to follow. Meetup Location: Meetup at Cherokee …
Hike — Cherokee Regional Park/Saint Paul, MNView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Come along for a medium-paced (19-ish minutes per mile/ 3.2 mph) loop hike on both sides of the Mississippi River, about 6-7 miles long, going by Hidden Falls, Minnehaha Creek, and Ft Snelling. Most of the hike will be on pavement to (mostly) avoid mud. We will also walk down and up the river bluff …
Mississippi River Loop Hike — Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul, MNView trip details »
CanceledCategory: Hiking, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Let’s hike either 3 or 6 miles (your choice) at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. Meet at the visitor center – it’s the question mark icon on the park map. The address is: 18106 Texas Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372 The park has about 3 …
Hike/ Optional Maple Sugaring Program — Cleary Lake Regional Pk, Prior Lake, MNView trip details »
CanceledCategory: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s snowshoe before the snow melts. Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property (not the main property). We will go off trail into areas that include woods, wetlands and prairie. We will be out for 1-1.5 hours. If you are a Rover member you can borrow snowshoes from the equipment locker, though …
Snowshoe Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Lilly Property , MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s snowshoe before the snow melts. Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property (not the main property). We will go off trail into areas that include woods, wetlands and prairie. We will be out for 1-1.5 hours. If you are a Rover member you can borrow snowshoes from the equipment locker, though …
Snowshoe Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Lilly Property , MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s snowshoe before the snow melts. Come join us at the Dodge Nature Center – Lily Property (not the main property). We will go off trail into areas that include woods, wetlands and prairie. We will be out for 1-1.5 hours. If you are a Rover member you can borrow snowshoes from the equipment locker, though …
Snowshoe Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Lilly Property , MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Early Sunset 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 and Harriet Island. We will capture the amazing bird’s eye views from two bridges: Wabasha and High Bridge Overlook. …
Urban Sunset Hike — Bad Weather Brewing, St Paul, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Come join me for a hike that starts at Purgatory Creek and continues down to Staring Lake, both in Eden Prairie. The hike goes around the two lakes for a total of about 6.5 miles. We will be hiking on paved paths to avoid mud, hopefully! We will MEET HERE at the Purgatory Creek Park …
Hike — Purgatory Creek & Staring Lake, Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »