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Category: Bicycling
Join us for an early season bike ride from the Longfellow Grill, 2990 W River Parkway, Mpls, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 6:00 pm. I am still deciding on the route but it will either be an out and back of approximately 14 miles or a 17 mile loop. Pace of ride is 10-12 …
Category: Hiking
It’s said that March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb. I’ve found this to be true for for several reasons this month, so have decided to wind down my March 2026 Rover’s commitment with a gentle, lamb-paced hike at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve this coming Tuesday morning, March 31. Located on the …
hiking — Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Hanover, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
It’s said that March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb. I’ve found this to be true for for several reasons this month, so have decided to wind down my March 2026 Rover’s commitment with a gentle, lamb-paced hike at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve this coming Tuesday morning, March 31. Located on the …
hiking — Crow-Hassan Park Reserve, Hanover, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Backpacking
Backpacking Series: Weather/Environmental Safety and Clothing Selection The trip will begin with a discussion (roughly 45-60 minutes) about weather/environmental safety and appropriate clothing including rain gear. After the discussion, we will hike the trails as a group; pace and length will depend on the ability of those who participate. We will hike in packs loaded …
Backpacking Practice & Info — Afton State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
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 …
Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
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 …
Casual Walking — Round Lake in Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »
Category: Camping, Paddling, Trail Maintenance
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 …
Border Route Trail Clearing — Clearwater Lake, MinnesotaView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other Summer Activities
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 …
Casual Walking — Edible Playground/Outdoor Center Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »