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Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s gather at 1 pm outisde the Longfellow Grill (2990 West River Pkwy, Minneapolis) for a moderately paced afternoon loop hike of approximately 4 miles to include river views, perhaps a hill and/or stairs. Dogs welcome but please let us know if you plan to bring your pet. If conditions are snowy or icy, foot …
Mississippi River Loop Hike — Minneapolis, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities
Please join me in walking loops around Round Lake in Eden Prarie. The paved path around Round Lake is roughly 1 mile long and makes a great outdoor track. We will plan to walk for 1.5 hours and we can do as many or as few laps as you wish. It’s inclusive for beginners, wheelchairs, …
Walking Challenge — Round Lake in Eden Prairie, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
We will hike on gravel/wood chip trails around the woods and wetlands on the Main and Marie properties. Cleats may be helpful depending on trail conditions. If there is snow, this may turn into a snowshoe hike. Unfortunately, dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed on these trails. The walk will take about 1.5-2 hours. …
Winter Hike — Dodge Nature Center – Marie/Main property, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Let’s get together to Hike at Schaar’s Bluff. The bluff is absolutely spectacular, with incredible views of the Mississippi River. We’ll hike for about 1-1/2 hours in the park. This is a moderately paced hike on paved paths with rolling terrain and prairie. Out and back. Great views! Optional: Lunch to follow. Meetup Location: Meetup …
Category: Climbing
You’ve wanted to try it and put it off so NOW IS THE TIME to finally try Rock Climbing. I can give proper attention to two or three 1st time climbers – more if people have some experience but experience is NOT required. We will meet at the (VE) Vertical Endeavors Climbing gym at 855 …
Beginner Indoor Rock Climbing — Vertical Endeavors, St. Paul , MNView 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: Snowshoeing / Hiking, Winter Camping
If you enjoy camping in the summer, I invite you to try it out in a gentle but cooler setting. I can promise that there will be no mosquitoes, no bears, and great sleeping weather. You will also have a chance to experience the quiet beauty of the Superior Hiking Trail in winter. On Fri, Jan 24 we will carpool …
Winter camping — Superior Hiking Trail, Tofte, MNView trip details »
Category: Cross Country Skiing
What: Ney Park will be hanging lanterns along their cross country ski trail on January 25th. Skis are available to rent at the nature center for $5 but sizes are limited. The nature center will also have treats and drinks for purchase along with a firepit outside. There are 3.5 miles of groomed trail but …
Lantern Cross Country Ski — Robert E Ney Memorial Park, Maple Lake, MNView trip details »
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join Us! This Candlelight Walk through Afton State Park will be lit with hundreds of candle luminaries for 3-mile loop trail. Enjoy bonfires at the visitor center and half way point. Leashed dogs are welcome. Ice traction devices are always recommended when walking in winter. Where to meet: Afton State Park Visitor Center. The visitor …
Candlelight Hike — Afton State Park, Afton, MNView trip details »
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: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Description: Join Us on a moderately paced hike from Eagle Point Trailhead. We will see evening glimpses of Eagle Point Lake, Ponds, Mighty Oaks, and Prairie at one-of-a-kind Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Hike Plan: This is a moderately paced hike that circles Eagle Point Lake for about 1 hour or 3 miles. Address & Link: …
Hike Eagle Lake Trailhead — Lake Elmo Park Reserve/Lake Elmo, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing / Hiking, Downhill Skiing
More than 60k of scenic, well-groomed cross-country ski trails weave through the Superior National Forest at Giants Ridge. There is also great downhill skiing and snowshoeing. We will be staying Friday and Saturday night in a villa across from Giant’s Ridge. The villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, and overlooks Wynne Lake. It’s right …
Cross-Country Skiing at Giants Ridge — Biwabik, MNView trip details »
Category: Other Winter Activities
Visit the Minnesota Ice Castles at the State Fair. Crawl through tunnels, explore ice mazes, whoosh down ice slides. I selected Feb 13 because it is an off-peak day and admission is $17. Also it is a full moon, with moonrise at 4:30 p.m., sunset at 5:37 p.m. Light reflection off the ice should be …
Minnesota Ice Castles — Minnesota State Fair, 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 …
Category: Snowshoeing / Hiking
Join us for a 3.5 mile out and back hike in Spring Lake Park starting at the Fahey Trailhead. (Note this is NOT Scharrs Bluff!). We will hike on a paved trail out to the Ravine Bridge and back, hopefully spotting the park’s bison herd along the way. Moderate pace and moderate hills with nice …
Bison Hike — Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Happy New Year. Let do some campING, hikING, bikING, paddlING, birdING, laughING, otherING along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Perrot State Park (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/perrot/) is located on the Mississippi River flyway and next door to the: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau/) (https://www.facebook.com/TrempealeauNWR) Great River State Trail (user fee) (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/greatriver/) The confluence of the Trempealeau and …
4th Annual World Migratory Bird Day Wkd (the ING Trip) — Perrot State Park, WIView trip details »