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Fri - SunFeb 22 - Feb 242019

XC Skiing & Snowshoeing — ABR Trails Ironwood, MI

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Join us for a fun weekend Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in Michigan’s U.P.at ABR Trails located just at side Ironwood Mi.  ABR http://www.abrski.com/ has 75km of trails ranging from beginner to advance good for skate and classic skiing along with 10 kilometers of snowshoe trail. We will be staying at the airbnb Nina’s house …

Coordinator(s):
Chris F. - csfothergill@gmail.com - (952) 807-6688
Karen K. - karenklein15@icloud.com

XC Skiing & Snowshoeing — ABR Trails Ironwood, MIView trip details »

Sun, 9:00am - 12:00pmFeb 242019

Oriental Bittersweet Hunt **Cancelled** — Elm Creek Park Reserve, MN

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**Event is cancelled due to visibility issues with the snow coming on Sunday** Join Three Rivers Park District’s battle against Oriental Bittersweet, an invasive vine, by participating in an “Invasive Blitz” at Elm Creek Park Reserve on Sunday, February 24! We are shooting for 10 volunteers to scout the woods as a group. Meet at …

Coordinator(s):
Stacey G. - staceyjgrimes@hotmail.com - (612) 207-2806

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Fri - SunMar 1 - Mar 32019

Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing — Blue Hills, WI

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Cross-Country Ski and/or snow shoe – WI Chippewa Moraine Area and Blue Hills Friday March 1st – Sunday March 3rd 12 maximum Trip cost- deposit of $35 The $35 deposit covers the food that I provide for breakfasts, the main course for the meal on Saturday plus the septic tank emptying and expenses. I don’t …

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

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Fri - SunMar 1 - Mar 32019

XC skiing, snowshoeing, indoor rock climbing and tons more! — Deep Portage Environmental Learning Ctr, MN

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The Annual Winter Fun at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center in Hackensack, MN will be from Friday- Sunday.  For more info on the location: www.deep-portage.org.  This family friendly trip is a combination of outdoor and indoor activities with meals provided and spacious dorm style accommodations.  Activities include skiing (11 miles of groomed trails for traditional cross-country), snowshoeing, ice fishing (you …

Coordinator(s):
Jill A. - jillamn2@gmail.com - (651) 343-2416
Katie P. - katie.pierre12@gmail.com

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Sat - SunMar 9 - Mar 102019

Winter Camping — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, MN

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Weekend winter camping trip at the Mille Lacs Katio State Park campground. This campout is very suitable for beginner winter campers and those that are experienced are welcome too. I can discuss clothing and equipment with you, the idea is to use what you have and use extra layers without spending money for new items. …

Coordinator(s):
Basil L. - (651) 774-2640

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Wed, 6:00pm - 8:30pmMar 132019

Intro to Bicycle Touring Workshop — Minneapolis, MN

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Bicycle touring allows you to explore slow roads, bike trails, and campgrounds that could be nearby, in different states, or different countries. At the least, this involves carrying what you need for an overnight stay, and at the most, you can carry everything you need for weeks, including camping gear. This workshop will show how …

Coordinator(s):
Steven M. - cyclewriter@outlook.com - (651) 332-9365

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Mon - WedApr 29 - May 152019

Canal boating, hiking, sightseeing — Warwickshire Ring, Peak District, Warwickshire, England

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Boats, Boots, Boggarts, and Beer: ** Still room on the Hiking portion of this trip ** This is a two-week canal boat trip in the county of Warwickshire, in central England, near the southeast of Birmingham. The canal boat will be our moving base of operations, a sort of floating RV with a kitchen, bathrooms, …

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

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Fri - SunMay 17 - May 192019

SAVE THE DATE: 2019 Spring Extravaganza at St. Croix State Park — Hinckley, 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 …

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Events Director

SAVE THE DATE: 2019 Spring Extravaganza at St. Croix State Park — Hinckley, MNView trip details »

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Fri - MonMay 31 - Jun 32019

Astronomy Weekend — Long Lake Conservation Ctr — McGregor, MN

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Join us once again for Rovers Astronomy Weekend, back at Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC) near McGregor, MN, about a 2-hr drive north of the Twin Cities. During the day, enjoy hiking, biking, bird watching and more at LLCC and surrounding parks (activities/schedule TBD).  At night, when the stars come out, join member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society …

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

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Fri - SunSep 20 - Sep 222019

SAVE THE DATE – 2019 Falll 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):
Events Director

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