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Category: Hiking
**Cancelled due to weather** Meet at Fountain Plaza/Centrum Building in Centennial Lakes Park in Edina for an “urban hike”. We will walk two laps around the park, for a total of 3 miles. The first lap we will walk clockwise, the second lap we will walk counterclockwise (this way we’ll see different scenery each time!) …
Urban Hike — Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MN **Cancelled**View trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Camping, Hiking
I’m planning to backpack a scenic, challenging section of the Superior Hiking Trail from Crosby-Manitou State Park south to MN Hwy 1 by Tettegouche State Park. 25.6 trail miles. This section features the breathtaking Section 13 Cliffs climb and overlook, a 440’ boardwalk over a beaver pond, unique features including a 20’ high glacial erratic …
Fall Color Spectacular Backpacking the SHT — Superior Hiking Trail, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling
Saturday bike ride to Elk River and return via the Northstar train. Start from our house in St Paul at 9 am or meet us 10 am at In The Loop Coffee at 708 N. 1st St, Mpls. We’ll bike 40-50 miles and catch the 5:20 from Elk River (fare $4.25) arriving 6:02 at Target …
Category: Other Summer Activities
Conservation Event – Buckthorn Pull Saturday 22 September 2018 9:30am-Noon Forests provide food and habitat for wildlife, and improve air and water quality. (They’re also really awesome places to hike!) However, these important areas are being compromised by invasive species, such as buckthorn. Help us to protect our forests by joining us to remove buckthorn …
Conservation Event – Buckthorn Pull — Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, MNView trip details »
Join us for great hiking on the Superior hiking trail during peak colors. We will be staying in a rustic cabin on a lake that used to be a logging camp . Tettegouche State Park has restored the cabins and provide a wood stove for heat, stovetop for cooking, pots, pans, dishes and a small …
Category: Other Summer Activities
The Minnesota History Center will be the host of the MSP HELLO FALL event. The majority, if not all, of the attendees are new to the area. This will be a great opportunity to talk to folks about the amazing outdoor opportunities there are with Rovers. If you would like to volunteer at the Rover …
MSP Hello Fall — Minnesota History Center , MNView trip details »
Weeknight Workshop: Intro to Bike Touring Bike touring allows you to explore slow roads, bike trails, and campgrounds that could be nearby, in different states, or different countries. Unfortunately, getting started usually involves buying expensive panniers/saddlebags and figuring out the details out on your own. This workshop will show people how to get started with …
Category: Bicycling, Camping, Hiking, Other Summer Activities, Paddling
Registration is open. Contact Andrea to register. This event occurs every spring and fall and is an opportunity for non-members or newer members to learn more about the club, along side seasoned MN Rover Members! There will be organized activities for all levels of participation, from beginner to experienced. The Spring and Fall Extraganzas are …
Fall Extravaganza — Whitewater State Park, Altura, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling, Camping, Hiking, Paddling
Bike Weekend: Intro to Bike Touring Bike touring gives satisfaction that’s similar to backpacking in remote places, but since you’re on a bike, you go faster and further. This weekend ride will cover the basics of bike touring—like riding a loaded bike, safety, navigating, and living out of bike panniers/saddlebags. This ride will start in …
Bike Weekend: Intro to Bike Touring — Carver Park Reserve, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking
This is a 3 national park tour starting from Las Vegas, visiting Zion, Bryce and the north rim of the Grand Canyon. I have been in all these areas but have not hiked the specific trails that are mentioned. In October the temperatures will not be so hot, especially at the 8,000 ft elevation of …
Hiking — Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, NV, UT, AZView trip details »
Every year I do a themed cheering station with family and friends for the Twin Cities Marathon. I’d love to have as many people as possible join me this year. I’ll provide cowboy hats and bandanas, a speaker and music playlist, and noisemakers. Plan to meet at the intersection of Thomas Beach and Calhoun Parkway …
Category: Bicycling, Camping, Hiking, Paddling
In the fall, the forests in the Taylors Falls/St. Croix area are ablaze with color! (See some photos from last year here —https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/park_details.html#SPK00178). We’ve reserved two groups site for the weekend. Join us for hiking, biking, and paddling. Other possible activities include riding a riverboat or visiting visit one of the four local wineries, the Franconia …
Autumn on the St. Croix — Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls, MNView trip details »
Category: Camping
Ever wanted to howl at the moon? Ever wanted to howl with a pack of wolves? We can do just that on an overnight at the Wildlife Science Center (WSC), just north of the Twin Cities near Stacy. This is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in Minnesota wildlife, photographers, or families to …
Howl With Wolves Overnight — Wildlife Science Center, Stacy, MNView trip details »
Forests provide food and habitat for wildlife, and improve air and water quality. (They’re also really awesome places to hike and bike!) However, these important areas are being compromised by invasive species, such as buckthorn. Help us to protect our forests for the future by joining us to remove buckthorn at our club’s Adopted Woodlot …
Buckthorn Clearing at Our Adopted Woodlot — Elm Creek Park Reserve, MNView trip details »
Registration is open for the Annual Whitewater State Park Halloween Trip in SE MN (2 hours south of the Twin Cities). Activities may include: biking, hiking, geocaching, fishing, paddling, socializing AND celebrating Halloween, complete with a costume party, pumpkin carving and even prizes!! The Whitewater Group Center has cozy cabins for sleeping; a modern bathroom …
Whitewater “Halloween” Trip — Whitewater State Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking
Don’t let the new early sunset time get you down, instead, get outside, even if it is dark! November 4th is the end of daylight savings time, and sunset on the 5th will be 4:56PM. Meet at the Lake Harriet bandshell for a lap around the lake (3 miles). The path is well lit, but …
Urban Hike – Lake Harriet — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Bicycling, Camping, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Winter Camping, Other Winter Activities
Edmund Fitzgerald memorial beacon lighting – Photography Every year on the 10th of November, the beacon at Split Rock is lighted to commemorate the sinking of the freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald, and all the other vessels lost on the Great Lakes. At 4:30 pm, the lighthouse closes temporarily while the Naval Hymn is played and …
Rovers happens because people — like you! — coordinate trips. Not sure what is involved? Join us to learn more about coordinating your own Minnesota Rovers trip! * Learn tips to make trip coordinating easy * Explore ideas about potential trips * Find out what resources are available to help you * Team up with …
Trip Coordinator Workshop – Fall Edition — Edina, MNView trip details »