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Category: Bicycling
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, July 13th at 6:00 pm. The route is still to be determined but expect up to 20 miles – even though she will be absent, we will probably select one of Pam’s many routes. Mileage may be shortened …
Trip FullCategory: Backpacking
Join us for a 2-night backpacking trip along the Superior Hiking Trail, suitable for beginners with some backpacking knowledge, such as if you attended 2026 backpacker info trips or Beginner Backpacking classes from a previous year. Leave Mpls Fri, Jul 10 ~7am for drive to Sugarloaf trailhead, drop ppl/packs and driver(s) will park at SP …
Category: Bicycling
Please join me for a ~45-mile bike ride that goes by many lakes and parks, all on paved trails! We begin from Medicine Lake, go along the Medicine Lake Regional Trail to Elm Creek Park Reserve, where we will do a loop around the park and take a lunch break at the north end of …
Date change! Bike Ride — Medicine Lake, Plymouth, MNView trip details »
Where: Mn Valley State Trail Wilkie Unit When: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, July 9, What: 42 mile loop. See Ride with GPS link. Start biking at 8:00 a.m. We will take a water/bathroom break at Riley Park in Eden Prairie at the 10 mile mark and also we will stop at a bakery in downtown …
Biking — MN Valley State Trail Wilkie Unit, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 9th 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! We intend to bike …
Category: Bicycling
Last minute plans, I was expecting rain, but now looks to be clear Biking from Hopkins. Meet at 6pm at the corner of 1st st N and 9th Ave N in Hopkins, which is also the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail Terminus. Expect between 15-18 miles, with socializing afterwards. Please text if you’re running late.
Category: Bicycling
We’ll repeat this nice gentle scenic 15~ mile bike ride/loop traveling West through several smaller cities. The heat of the day will be passing & forecast is for lighter winds. We’ll meet at Memorial Park 1801 Co Rd 101 in Shakopee. Turn right after entering the small park, we’ll meet up 50 yards later, before …
Biking — MN River Bike 1-Memorial Park Shakopee, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, July 6th at 6:00 pm. The route is still to be determined but expect 20 miles. Pace of ride is 10-12 miles/hr. Please be hydrated before you come, have water, and helmets. E-bikes are welcome. In case of …
Category: Climbing
Whether you’re new or experienced, let’s do some climbing Friday July 3rd 5:00pm over at VE Twin Cities Bouldering. It’s located right off of 94 and you can spot it right next to the orange Public Storage building. There are cubbies and lockers located near the front desk and the restrooms offer a place for …
Category: Bicycling
Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 2nd to bike a challenging 20-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 …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Join us for a fun 4th of July Weekend camping trip to Whitewater State Park, where the Rovers are strong and good-looking, and there is a serious lack of mosquitoes! We have group camp site 2, which has a shelter with electricity, plus flush toilets and showers! Campers need to bring their own tent and …
Camping, Hiking, Biking, Paddling! — Whitewater State Park, Elba, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Biking from Hopkins again. Meet at the corner of 1st st N and 9th Ave N (which is also the Minnetonka LRT Regional trail terminus) at 6 pm. Please text if you’re running late. Expect between 15-18 miles, and probably socializing after. Please text if you’re running late.
Category: Hiking
Tuesday, June 30, 11am Tamarack Nature Center 5287 Otter Lake Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 June is winding down and I have not yet scheduled my monthly Rover’s hike. Not a surprise as I do have a tendency to procrastinate, but there is a valid reason: I’ve been experiencing an intermittent HitchInMyGiddyup. Not wanting …
Hiking — Tamarack Nature Center White Bear Township, MNView trip details »
Category: Climbing
Hi friends! Let’s do some climbing over at the Saint Paul Bouldering Project location. Whether you’re new or experienced, come on through and let’s just go and enjoy ourselves. If you’re unfamiliar with bouldering, it’s pretty much the usual rock climbing stuff but without the ropes. The walls are shorter and your falls will be …
Bouldering (rock climbing) — Bouldering Project, Saint Paul, MNView trip details »
Join us for a bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, June 29th at 6:00 pm. The forecast is for high temps. So the planned route will be 15-17 miles. It may be shortened and head back early for beverages. Pace of ride is 10-12 miles/hr. Please be well …
Category: Hiking
The full “Strawberry” moon rises at 9:26 PM on Monday, June 29th. We will walk a clockwise loop approximately 3-4 miles on rolling terrain. TIME: 8:00 PM meetup for an 8:15 start MEETING POINT: Parking Lot on Inwood Avenue, County Road 13 MAP: https://blissfulhiker.com/lake-elmo-summer-full-moon-walk/ WHAT TO BRING: a headlamp or flashlight, your camera, bug spray! COST: Elmo Regional Park costs $7/day …
Category: Hiking
Please join me for an early hike at Lebanon Hills before the day heats up. We will hike a 5-7 mile loop at a medium-fast pace* on natural trails in the woods (shady much of the time), with some lake views. We should be back in time for you to get to those yard chores, …
Hiking — Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan, MNView trip details »
Category: Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Come paddle your non-motorized watercraft & swim away the summer heat in the calm, clean, relaxing spring-fed Bush Lake. There are 2 lovely little beaches to paddle to & then swim. Bring a swimsuit, lunch, snack, sunscreen, hat, bug goop. There is a bathing house w running water. You must wear a PFD (life vest/jacket) …
Paddle & Swim — Bush Lake-Bloomington, MNView trip details »