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Category: Hiking
Join me for an early spring hike around Lake Harriet (Dakota name – Bde Unma) on Wednesday morning. We’ll meet at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Lake Harriet Parkway and Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (4801 E. Lake Harriet Parkway). This is by the southeast part of the lake by the Lake Harriet South …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Description: Join Us to hike around the picturesque town of Stillwater and parts of Wisconsin. We will enjoy scenic views of the Saint Croix River as we loop from the Historic Lift Bridge to the new Stillwater Bridge and back again. Hike Plan: The Loop begins at the base of the Historic Lift Bridge Stillwater …
Hike/Stillwater — St. Croix River Crossing Loop, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Now that the weather is getting nicer I’d like to reoffer this easy day trip. Please join me in walking loops around Round Lake in Eden Prairie on Friday, March 28th at 5:00pm. The paved path around Round Lake is roughly 1 mile long and makes a great outdoor track. We will plan to walk …
Walking Challenge — Round Lake, Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join us for a moderately paced 3 to 3.5 mile hike around Cleary Lake. The trail is flat and paved except for an optional loop along the lake (which we will skip if too muddy.) Participants may opt for a longer hike if desired. We will be watching for swans, osprey, and other creatures. The …
Category: Hiking
When: Hiking start time 9:30 a.m. How long? This will be a 7 mile, 2 1/2 – 3 hour hike. The hike will meander through wooded Lone Lake Park and connect with Bryant Lake Regional Park through two tunnels. This will be an out and back hike with a short loop at the far end …
Category: Hiking
This will be a 5+ mile hike on the Razorback loop in Murphy Hanrahan. Pace will be moderate (minus) for these conditions (18 – 20 minute miles). Good shoes are recommended and poles if you need them. Plenty of HILLS and some great woodland views. We’ll park in Kelleher Park, Burnsville => 44.73482 -93.32306 and access the …
Moderate Paced Hilly Hike — Kelleher Park, Burnsville, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Come walk the Milt/Stenlund Trail that connects the ranger station to Miners Lake in Ely, MN! It is a flat paved trail that is wooded on both sides, great for birding although it may be a bit early for this. Meet at the north side of the parking lot at the Ranger Station. We will …
Ely, MN Walk — Kawishiwi Ranger Station/Milt Stenlund Trail, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join Us on a moderately paced hike from Lower Landing – Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park. We will climb hills and hike through prairies and woods in this beautiful setting. There are both paved and unpaved trails. Hike Plan: This is a moderately paced hike that circles the Park for about 1 hour or 3 …
Winter Hike — Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park , MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This session covers a general overview of backpacking, including trip planning, Leave No Trace, water treatment, hygiene, types of gear to bring/leave home and food storage. This session is the first of two offerings for Intro to Backpacking. The class will be repeated on Thursday, May 1. You need only attend each class once. The …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Intro to Backpacking — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers several aspects of staying safe while in the backcountry: permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general safety. This session is the first of two offerings for Backcountry Skills. The class will be repeated on Wednesday, April 30. You need only attend each class once. The Beginner Backpacking Education Series …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Backcountry Skills — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers planning for the food you will carry on your backpacking trip. We will share ideas about types and amounts of food, preparation options, budgeting, and meal plans. We will cover cookstove basics and things to consider in selecting a stove. We’ll also pass on a few of our favorite discoveries about …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Cooking / Stoves / Nutrition — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join us for a 5 mile/2-hour hike around the perimeter of the Arboretum on blacktop, grass and wood chip trails, which will be hilly in places. There are places where you can take a shortcut back if you don’t want to do the full hike. We also have the option of having lunch in the …
Hike — Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers how to find a backpack of the proper size and fit and helpful hints to make your backpacking adventures more enjoyable. We will also talk about other important hiking gear, including hiking boots and trekking poles. This session is the first of two offerings for Choosing & Fitting a Backpack. The …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Choosing & Fitting a Backpack — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Other Summer Activities
Did you know that the only gorge along the Mississippi River is the stretch from downtown Minneapolis to downtown St. Paul? Help to keep it beautiful! Celebrate Earth Day by participating in a River Gorge Earth Day Cleanup sponsored by Minneapolis Parks and Rec. We have arranged our own section of river, so we will …
Mississippi River Earth Day Clean-up — East River Flats Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Intro Bike Maintenance & Setup Clinic Would you like to be capable of making basic repairs (like fixing a flat), or adjustments to your bicycle? Be aware of when to have it serviced at a bike shop? Understand how to tweak your position on the bike to feel more comfortable? Then come to this hands-on …
Intro Bike Maintenance Setup Clinic — Bredesen Park, Edina, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
I’ll be hiking at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge – Louisville Swamp Unit in Shakopee on Saturday April 19th at 1pm and you are welcome to join me. This is a day hiking trip that I plan on playing by ear. There are a few trails to choose from such as the Minnesota River …
Hiking — Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge, Shakopee, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers planning your clothing, so you’ll be ready for anything nature throws at you—heat, cold, rain, and bugs. Learn which fabrics work best, how much to pack, how to layer, and how to NOT spend a fortune. This session is the first of two offerings for Clothing. The class will be repeated …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Clothing — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session covers choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. This session is the first of two offerings for Shelters & Sleep Systems. The class will be repeated on Monday, May 12. You need only attend each class once. The Beginner Backpacking Education Series of six classes is open to all …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Shelters & Sleep Systems — VirtualView trip details »