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Category: Hiking
We will hike on grass/wood chip trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. Plan for the possibility of mosquitoes and ticks. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1.5-2 hours. I will cancel if there are storms. Non-Rover members please complete …
Hiking — Dodge Nature Center – Marie/Main property, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Join us each Monday for an hour hike to get outside with others! We will hike for 30 minutes and then turn around to hike back. This week will be at Birch Lake Plantation, east of Babbitt. Near 1934 Co Hwy 623, Babbitt, MN https://maps.app.goo.gl/JqpHGSo7MTRwiewf7
Ely Monday Afternoon Hike — Birch Lake Plantation/Birch Trail, Ely, MNView trip details »
Join us for an #optoutside hike at Minneopa State Park near Mankato. Minneopa State Park is about 80 miles SW of the Twin Cities and has a herd of bison in a fenced enclosure. You can drive through the enclosure before or after the hike if you would like. The hike will be about 5 …
OptOutside Hike — Minneopa State Park, Mankato, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Free admission. Join Us at the scenic, one of a kind Lake Elmo Park Reserve! The lakes and trails offer variety in landscape and a tremendous amount of beauty. Plan on 1-1/2 hours or so of hiking, approximately 4-5 miles at a moderate-brisk pace. You will get a great rolling hills workout here too! Lake …
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Camping, Other Winter Activities
Woolsock is a weekend filled with contra dancing, live music, and outdoor fun! While dancing is the focus, there’s ample time to explore outdoor activities depending on the snow. So bring your energy and be ready to dance the night away! You’ll be staying in cozy rustic, heated cabins (think classic summer camp style—plenty of beds …
Woolsock Dance Weekend — Camp Miller, Sturgeon Lake, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
All of our awesome backpacking trips are coordinated by our members. Come learn what it takes to coordinate a Rovers backpacking trip. We’ll teach you the ins and outs of local and out of state trips, preparing you to post a trip to your next backpacking destination, wherever it might be. If you have a …
Backpacking Trip Coordinator Workshop — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Join us for one of Rovers great winter trips: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, Broomball and Sledding at Northern Pines Camp near Park Rapids. Trails, rinks and hills are close to the camp, which is right by the lake shore. We’ll be staying at the lodge and depending on how many of us sign …
Category: Backpacking
Hey there, backpackers! By popular demand, we’re hosting a gathering for Rover backpackers of all skill levels. Our purpose is to get to know each other, chat about past trips, and hatch 2025 plans. We’ll be meeting on Sunday, February 2, from 10:00 AM to noon at Venn Brewing in Minneapolis. Venn offers a coffee …
Backpacker Meet & Plan — Venn Brewing, Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Other Winter Activities
Annual Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing and Nature Education at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center. We have secured President’s Weekend this year (Feb 14-17) so you have the option of making this a long weekend! Come to Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center in Hackensack (north of Brainerd) for a pleasant weekend of winter fun. Activities include …