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Sun - FriAug 25 - Sep 62019

Hiking — Giant’s Causeway and Glenariff Nature Reserve, Northern Ireland

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I am using Macs Adventure which coordinates the trip and provides nightly accommodations, daily baggage transfers, comprehensive route notes, a detailed map and pre-departure information pack as well as emergency support. Hiking is on your own each day; there is no guide. Antrim Glens and Causeway Coast is a combination of The Moyle Way and …

Coordinator(s):
Joannie J. - freshairhiker@hotmail.com - (612) 812-6445

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Mon, 6:30pmAug 262019

Monday Night Bike Ride — Como Park Pavilion

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Join us 6:30 pm Monday, August 26th to bike a 12-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Meet by Hamm Memorial Waterfalls next to Spring Cafe at Como Park Pavilion. We intend to bike every Monday night through August, alternating between 12 and 21 mile loops. Call if you’re running late: David Byrne …

Coordinator(s):
David B, - recyclingdavid@gmail.com - (612) 214-3219
Brian G. - blgoodspeed@gmail.com - (651) 647-1452

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Wed, 6:30pm - 8:00pmAug 282019

Midweek Hike — Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul

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Anyone up for a mid-week hike? Join us at Hidden Falls Regional Park for a hike into Crosby Farm Regional Park and back! There will be a stop at a scenic overlook of the Mississippi River and Minnesota River confluence. We’ll hike for about 90 minutes. Bring bug spray and dress for the weather. Meet …

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Jerry W. - jrr.wllc@yahoo.com - (612) 208-8356
Stacey G. - staceyjgrimes@hotmail.com - (612) 207-2806

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Thu, 6:30pmAug 292019

Thursday Night Bike Ride — Saint Paul Brewing

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Join us 6:30 pm Thursday, August 29th to bike a 21-mile loop. All bikes and fitness levels are welcome. Saint Paul Brewing (FKA Flat Earth Brewing) is in the old Hamm’s Brewery overlooking Swede Hollow at 688 Minnehaha Ave. East, St Paul, MN 55106 flatearthbrewing.com . We intend to bike every Thursday night through August, …

Coordinator(s):
David B. - recyclingdavid@gmail.com - (612) 214-3219
Brian G. - blgoodspeed@gmail.com - (651) 647-1452

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Fri - MonAug 30 - Sep 22019

Paddle, Hike & Bike — Itasca State Park, MN

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Hike, bicycle, and paddle at iconic Itasca State Park. We have the entire Hostel to ourselves,  just across the road from beautiful Lake Itasca. Bring bikes, kayaks, and canoes (or you can rent at the park). Visit the fire tower for amazing views. Games, laughter, and/or music around the campfire in the evenings or a …

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Sue W. (registration) - suewittkop@gmail.com - (612) 803-2424
Jerry J. - jerryjohnson29@hotmail.com

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Sat - SatSep 7 - Sep 142019

Border Route Trail Backpacking Thru Hike — Boundary Waters Canoe Area, MN

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The Border Route Trail is a 65-mile long hiking trail that crosses the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the far northeast corner of Minnesota and follows the international border between Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. It connects with the Superior Hiking Trail on its eastern terminus and with the Kekekabic Trail on its western end …

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Josh B. - joshbmnrovers@gmail.com
Kim L

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Sat - SatSep 7 - Sep 142019

Hiking, Biking, Climbing, Swimming, Touring Caves, Historical Sites — Custer SP, SD

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We are back at the beautiful Stockade Lake group site for 2019!  Custer State Park offers hiking, a wildlife drive, road and mountain biking, climbing, and much more! Nearby attractions include: Needles Highway, Wind and Jewel Cave tours, Mammoth dig, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Black Elk Peak, bike trails, hiking trails, Badlands National Park, Hot …

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John F. - johnfaley@yahoo.com - (651) 699-3806
Stacey O. - staceyolson8383@yahoo.com - (612) 518-7774

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Fri - ThuSep 13 - Sep 192019

Backpacking — Isle Royale National Park, MI

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Join your Rover friends for backpacking in Isle Royale National Park. We will spend 6 days and 5 nights on the island hiking from Rock Harbor to Windigo.  We will be covering 8-12 miles per day, primarily along the Greenstone Ridge Trail. Important Notes: This is not a beginner hike. Only experienced backpackers who can …

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Alison H. - alisonmn@yahoo.com - (612) 384-3797
Sue G. (Registration) - suevg12@gmail.com - (763) 226-6406

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Fri - SunSep 20 - Sep 222019

Fall Extravaganza — Crow Wing State Park, Brainerd, MN

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This event occurs every spring and fall and is an opportunity for non-members or newer members to learn more about the club, along side seasoned MN Rover Members! There will be organized activities for all levels of participation, from beginner to experienced. The Spring and Fall Extraganzas are overnight trips that you do not need …

Coordinator(s):
Brian G. (Registration) - blgoodspeed@gmail.com
Sandy A. - anderson.sandy3366@gmail.com

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Thu - SunSep 26 - Sep 292019

Camping, Hiking, Paddling, Biking, Swimming — Sibley State Park, MN

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Let’s visit Sibley State Park on the last weekend of September on its 100-year anniversary. I have reserved Group Camp #2 from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 26-29. We’ll be on the east side of a small lake with a fishing dock. Our site is marked “P2” on the PDF map you can download from the …

Coordinator(s):
Ron H. - roverronmn@yahoo.com - (651) 774-9151

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Sat, 9:00am - 12:00pmSep 282019

Buckthorn Removal — MN Rovers Woodlot in Elm Creek Park, MN

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Pull and cut buckthorn in celebration of Public Lands day in conjunction  with the MN Master Naturalists.- Buckthorn blasters may be used. You do not need to use the applicators if you do not wish to. Yes all the initial buckthorn has been removed.  This is part of the seed bed removal vs. extending the …

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Cheryl B. - cherylbatson@outlook.com - (763) 607-1096
Stacey G. - staceyjgrimes@hotmail.com - (612) 207-2806

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Sat, 7:00amSep 282019

Twin Cities Best Century Ride — St Paul Caribou Coffee @ 230 Spring St

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Meet 7 am at Caribou Coffee at 230 Spring St, St Paul; that’s on the river off Shepard Rd below the Science Museum. We’ll bike the MRT to Prescott, WI and buy lunch there. Next we head up the St Croix River with R&R stops in Afton, Hudson and Stillwater. Final stretch is on the …

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David B. - recyclingdavid@gmail.com - (612) 214-3219

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Thu - SunOct 3 - Oct 62019

Camping, Hiking, Paddling — Bear Head Lake State Park, MN

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Let’s visit Bear Head Lake State Park on the first weekend of October. I have reserved the one and only Group Camp from Thursday to Sunday, Oct. 3-6. Our site is marked “G1” on the PDF map you can download from the park’s website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00109#homepage The park is roughly 4 hours from the Twin Cities.  Hiking: …

Coordinator(s):
Ron H. - roverronmn@yahoo.com - (651) 774-9151

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Sat - SunOct 12 - Oct 132019

Save the Date – Howl With Wolves Overnight — Wildlife Science Center, Stacy MN

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Ever wanted to howl at the moon? Ever wanted to howl with a pack of wolves? We can do just that on an overnight at the Wildlife Science Center (WSC), just north of the Twin Cities near Stacy. This is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in Minnesota wildlife, photographers or families to …

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Audrey S. - roveraudrey@yahoo.com

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Sat - SatOct 19 - Oct 262019

Hiking & camping — Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

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Wade through the Narrows in Zion and marvel at the Ampitheater in Bryce Canyon! This will be an 8-day trip (including travel time) filled with day hikes to see the best of these two national parks in southern Utah. Plan on hiking 5-10 miles per day and staying in car campsites. The group is limited …

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Dave D. - disseldave@gmail.com - (612) 839-7648

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Thu - SunNov 28 - Dec 82019

Hiking, Birding, Soaking — Parque Nacional Tatama and Santa Rosa, Colombia

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10 DAY-NATURE AND HOT SPRINGS TOUR-COLOMBIA -THANKSGIVING 11-28-19 TO SUNDAY 12-8-19 Estimated cost $650 each, 6 Rovers Departing from Minneapolis to Cali Colombia on Thanksgiving day. Staying in Cali 2 nights at the Hampton Inn (not included in the $650), then departing for Santa Rosa Colombia, to the Mamatina Hotel (included) close to the Termales …

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Jim H. - jim_hoeppner@hotmail.com - (612) 290-1857

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Sun - SatFeb 9 - Feb 152020

Hiking, Sightseeing — Death Valley National Park, California

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We will be flying to Las Vegas and renting  cars for the week; the park is a two hour drive from LV. Expect clear skies and daytime temps 60s to 80s, nighttime temps to the mid 50s. We will be car camping at the Furnace Creek Campground, which has fire rings, picnic tables, and flush …

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

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