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Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join me for a nice wooded loop (~7 miles) around the lower half of Long Meadow Lake at the Minnesota National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington! I did this one recently and it was quite lovely! Besides the woods, we will hike along the Minnesota River and the lake. At least one eagle’s nest will likely …
Hiking — Long Meadow Lake, Bloomington, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Come join us for a 2-3 mile hike in Minnehaha Park in South Minneapolis this Friday afternoon at 1 pm. Trail conditions will determine our route. We could go down into the creek valley, which may be slippery and sloppy with the current melting trend. The other more likely option will be to stay on …
Sloppy Winter Hike — Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities
Do you want to plant native MN plants in your garden? Or just a nice winter activity with kids? Winter sowing is a technique for starting seedlings outdoors even in our temperate climate. Most seeds will work, even annuals like tomatoes. Some seeds even need that 60 days of cold weather to wake up in …
Category: Cross Country Skiing
Join us for a XC ski adventure! We plan on skiing the hiking club trail (minimum 5.3 miles). We may ski more if conditions are good. You can skate or classic ski (We’ll be classic). Bring lunch or a snack and we’ll find a good spot to eat along the way – or we may …
XC Skiing — William O’Brien State Park, MNView trip details »
CanceledCategory: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join Us to hike the Northern River Trail Loop which winds through maple forest, white pines and open meadows. We may even see waterfowl and eagles while we hike along the beautiful St. Croix River. MLK DAY – free admission. Hike Plan: We will begin at Afton State Park Visitor Center. We will begin by …
CanceledCategory: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join Us! We will be exploring Sunfish Lake Park which is considered by many to be the crown jewel of the Lake Elmo park system. Hike Plan: We will hike for about 4 miles within the Park. The terrain is rolling and hike may include some steeper hills, forested areas and sparkling lakes. Moderate pace …
Hiking — Sunfish Lake Park – Lake Elmo, MNView trip details »