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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: Hiking
The Monday evening hike is back! Please join me for a 3-ish mile hike (up to 4 mi if the group choses) in Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington. We will head into the park and walk on trails near the ski jump and Richardson Nature Center. The route goes by forest, prairie and lakes! …
The Monday Evening Hike is Back! — Hyland Lake Park Res., Bloomington, 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: 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: 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: Bicycling
Please join us on a bike ride where you can choose a 26-mile or a 36-mile distance to Stillwater & back! A 5-mile loop in Stillwater is included, which crosses into WI, goes on two cool bridges, and includes a significant hill, although you can opt out of this and hang out in town while …
Biking — Gateway & Brown’s Creek Trail to Stillwater, MNView 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: Other Summer Activities
In honor of Earth Day, join your fellow eco-Rovers in collecting trash that has accumulated over winter at the Old Cedar Avenue access of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This is one of the premier hiking and birding spots in the metro! Space is limited to 15. Gloves and trash grabbers are available if you …
Litter Cleanup — Old Cedar Avenue, Bloomington , MNView 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 »