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Mon - FriApr 20 - May 12026

Canal Boating, Hiking, Sightseeing — Kennet & Avon Canal, England

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Description: An 11-night canal boat trip starting in Bath, through the counties of Wiltshire and Berkshire in southern England, west of London. Each day we will explore 8-10 hours through scenic villages, ancient castles and churches, and dramatic overlooks, with 4-5 hours spent cruising through the lovely English countryside. We’ll take short rail or bus …

Coordinator(s):
Bob J - rajbiz@icloud.com - (971) 275-3878

Canal Boating, Hiking, Sightseeing — Kennet & Avon Canal, EnglandView trip details »

Sat - SunApr 25 - Apr 262026

Table Volunteer — Minneapolis, MN

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I invite you to help Rovers promote our club by ‘tabling’ at an event titled “Spring Beer & Gear” being held at Hombeck Boats & Outdoor Supply (NE corner of Broadway St N & Central Ave NE) by Hombeck & Lake State Mountaineering (continuing the tradition set by Midwest Mountaineering). The event is open to …

Coordinator(s):
Rob C - RoverRob@comcast.net - (651) 230-2277

Table Volunteer — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »

Sat, 1:00pm - 3:00pmApr 252026

Casual Walking — Round Lake in Eden Prairie, MN

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Come with me to walk casual laps around Round Lake and burn off some winter calories. We’ll meet in the lot right across from the Eden Prairie Community Center. The loop is approximately 1 mile long, we could walk as little as three laps or if we’re feeling ambitious, we can challenge ourselves to 10 …

Coordinator(s):
Alexa S - alexa.selness@gmail.com - (952) 288-7291

Casual Walking — Round Lake in Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »

Thu - SunMay 7 - May 102026

5th Annual World Migratory Bird Day Weekend (the ING Trip) — Perrot State Park – Trempealeau, WI

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Let’s do some campING, hikING, bikING, paddlING, birdING, laughING, otherING along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Perrot State Park (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/perrot/)  is located on the Mississippi River flyway and next door to the: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau/)(https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauNWR) Great River State Trail (user fee) (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/greatriver/) The confluence of the Trempealeau and Mississippi Rivers and Lock …

Coordinator(s):
Doug H - heuerd@comcast.net - (952) 297-6114

5th Annual World Migratory Bird Day Weekend (the ING Trip) — Perrot State Park – Trempealeau, WIView trip details »

Sat, 1:00pmMay 92026

Casual Walking — Edible Playground/Outdoor Center Eden Prairie, MN

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Join me for an easy hike around Staring Lake in Eden Prairie. We’ll meet at the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center’s Edible Playground at 1 pm and we’ll head off to hike promptly at 1:05 pm. There are plenty of paved sidewalks so it’s inclusive for wheelchairs or children in strollers/wagons.  Dogs are also more than …

Coordinator(s):
Alexa S - alexa.selness@gmail.com - (952) 288-7291

Casual Walking — Edible Playground/Outdoor Center Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »

Thu - SunJun 18 - Jun 212026

Astronomy, Hiking, Paddling — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MN

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Hello Rovers! Join us for this year’s Rovers Astronomy Weekend trip to Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC)!  This year, we’ll take advantage of Juneteenth and extend our trip an extra day!  It will be from Thurs. 6/18 thru Sun. 6/21. During the day we’ll hike, paddle and do other Roverish activities, and then stargaze at night, peering at …

Coordinator(s):
Suresh S - sureshks1@msn.com - (612) 910-0444

Astronomy, Hiking, Paddling — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MNView trip details »

Thu - SunJul 2 - Jul 52026

Camping, Hiking, Biking, Paddling! — Whitewater State Park, Elba , MN

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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 …

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Ruth R - ruthrobinson19@gmail.com
John C

Camping, Hiking, Biking, Paddling! — Whitewater State Park, Elba , MNView trip details »

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Thu - SunAug 13 - Aug 162026

hiking, biking, paddling, camping SAVE THE DATE — Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota

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Trip registrations will be taken beginning May 12, at the Rovers’ meeting.  This is a SAVE THE DATE message only!!! August 13 – 16 It’s back! For many years Rovers have made an annual trek to Gooseberry Falls State Park for the Gitchi Gami Trail Annual Bike Ride. Suspended during COVID years, the trip is …

Coordinator(s):
Audrey S - roveraudrey@yahoo.com - (612) 874-7321

hiking, biking, paddling, camping SAVE THE DATE — Gooseberry Falls State Park, MinnesotaView trip details »