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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

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Thu, 6:00pmApr 232026

Biking — Saint Paul Brewing, MN

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Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 23th to bike an 18-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 …

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

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Thu, 6:00pmApr 302026

Biking — Saint Paul Brewing, MN

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Join us at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 30th 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 …

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

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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

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Fri - MonMay 8 - May 112026

Border Route Trail Clearing — Clearwater Lake, Minnesota

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Meeting at Entry Point 62 Clearwater Lake Friday May 8 at 1:30 PM Canoe to most eastern campsite on Clearwater Lake (Clearwater #9)  and set up basecamp.  Saturday and Sunday we will clear the trail of dead fall and brush using hand tool starting at Gogebec Lake and work our way west 3.6 miles to …

Coordinator(s):
Chris F - CSFOTHERGILL@GMAIL.COM - (952) 807-6688

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Fri - SunJun 5 - Jun 72026

Hiking, paddling, and more — Itasca State Park, MN

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Please join me for an introvert-friendly camping trip to Itasca State Park. My trips are “introvert friendly” because everyone RESERVES THEIR OWN CAMPSITE, and so has a quiet place of retreat if they need a little alone time. Of course, extroverts are very welcome, too! I have reserved my site in the Pine Ridge Campground, …

Coordinator(s):
Laura K - gilmanlaura7@gmail.com - (612) 618-9092

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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

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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

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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

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