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Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Yes, this is another trip to Door County. No typo here. Welcome to the 2nd part of Door County. Destination: Door County WI. I have never been, but have heard about it for years. I have reserved a couple of cabins in Door County. Rover Sue did a trip there awhile ago. Here is what …
Hike, Paddle, Bike, Explore — Door County, WIView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Hiking, Camping
Steens Mountain is the largest fault block mountain in North America. Southwest OR has dramatic lava landscapes at the western extent of the Basin and Range Province that stretches across Nevada. Expect spring wildflower blooms at our lower elevation hiking and camping, gorgeous waterfalls cascading from canyon cliffs, canyon hikes, the Alvord Desert Hot Spring, …
Category: Backpacking
Pre-Trip Zoom Planning Meeting: Thursday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Education Series, a Beginner Backpacking day training hike, and a Beginner Backpacking overnight trip, come practice with a two-night trip out in the wilderness! As part of this trip, we will ask you to dump out your backpack so …
Category: Bicycling
Would you like to be capable of making basic repairs or adjustments to your bicycle (or 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? Learn how to confidently tackle hills? Here’s what will be covered: Wheel & tire …
Bike Maintenance & Riding Skills Clinic — Bredesen Park, Edina, MNView trip details »
This trip is part of the Kayaking Series. It will be a kayak camping trip at Voyageurs National Park. People attending this trip must complete the required steps in the Kayak Camping Series. Day 1 will be July 9, people will drive to Orr, Minnesota (carpooling recommended, people can opt to camp overnight or stay …
Kayak camping — Voyageurs National Park, MNView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Hello Rovers! Join us for this year’s Rovers Astronomy Weekend trip to Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC)! This year’s trip will be from Fri. 7/14 thru Sun. 7/16 (with an optional stay into Mon. 7/17). On this trip we’ll hike, paddle and do other Roverish activities during the day, and then stargaze at night, peering at some of the sky’s cosmic …
2023 Rovers Astronomy Weekend — Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), MNView trip details »
Trip FullCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
2nd Annual Brunet Island State Park paddling and cycling trip Brunet Island State Park, on the Chippewa and Fisher rivers, offers more than 1,300 acres of scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Quiet lagoons and channels are excellent for canoeing and wildlife watching. The rolling landscape in Chippewa County is a product of the most recent …
Camping, Paddling, and Biking — Brunet Island State Park, WIView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Other Summer Activities
Join us at Lake Carlos State Park, 2601 County Road 38 Northeast, Carlos, MN 56319 for a 4-night 5-day tent camping trip. I have reserved the Lakeview group site from Wednesday July 26 – Sunday July 30, 2022. The site has a three-sided shelter with electricity, vault toilets and a potable water spigot. Sculpted by …
Camping, Hiking, Biking, Paddling — Lake Carlos S.P., Carlos, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Backpacking
The purpose of the trip is to hike the Solitude trail in the Cloud Peak Wilderness near Buffalo WY. Starting at Hunters TH we will hike the 65 mile trail counterclockwise, small elevation change early gives us time to acclimate to the altitude, 8500-10,000. We’ll keep mileage at 7 miles a day first two days, …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking, Camping, Paddling
Let’s camp at Bear Head Lake State Park’s group site for four nights from Wednesday to Sunday, Aug. 2-6. This is a chance to visit a park that’s been rated the best state park in Minnesota. The secluded group camp is on the east shore of Bear Head Lake. We can paddle and swim right …
Camping, Hiking, Paddling — Bear Head Lake State Park, MNView trip details »
We are excited to announce a canoe trip to the BWCA entering on Tuesday, August 8th at the Sawbill entry point (#38). We plan to canoe a loop for 4-5 days. This is a beautiful area of the boundary waters. This is not a beginner’s trip; you must have experience paddling and portaging. Participants can …
Category: Other Summer Activities
Join me at Minnesota’s largest scuba diving event. We will scuba dive in Lake Ore-be-gone with clear water and many dive attractions; such as a WWII fighter plane, two military helicopters, a bus, a twin-engine airplane, a car, a bicycle graveyard, transport speeders, a boat, and more. Scuba Palooza 13 includes an underwater medallion hunt …
SCUBA Diving, BBQ and Camping — Lake Ore-be-gone & Sherwood Forest Gilbert, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Backpacking
Join me for a mini-PCT experience! This section is 38 miles, with elevation ranging between 4,000 and 8,000 feet. There is a 14-mile water carry, otherwise water sources look good for this section. Bear canister is not required for this section (although we will do our part to be bear safe/LNT). A California Fire Permit …
Pacific Crest Trail, California Section L — Donner Pass – Sierra City, CAView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Pre-Trip Zoom Planning Meeting: Sunday, August 13, 7:00 p.m. After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Education Series, a Beginner Backpacking day training hike, and a Beginner Backpacking overnight trip, come practice with a two-night trip out in the wilderness! As part of this trip, we will ask you to dump out your backpack so …
Beginner Backpacking Series: Two-Night Practice Trip — Superior Hiking Trail, MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Pre-Trip Planning Meeting: Thursday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. in person in South Minneapolis After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Education Series, a Beginner Backpacking day training hike, and a Beginner Backpacking overnight trip, come practice with a two-night trip out in the wilderness! As part of this trip, we will ask you to dump …
Beginner Backpacking Series: Two-Night Practice Trip — Superior Hiking Trail, MNView trip details »
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Hiking, Bicycling, Camping, Climbing
This annual trip started as a Climbers Only trip but with the spacious campsite and wide variety of things to do in the area we expanded it to all Rover campers that want to experience the area. Activities are coordinated by participants – sometimes in advance of the trip, but often the day (or hour) …
Multi-Sport Black Hills — Custer State Park, SDView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Pre-Trip Zoom Planning Meeting: Wednesday, September 6, 7:00 p.m. After you have completed the Beginner Backpacking Education Series, a Beginner Backpacking day training hike, and a Beginner Backpacking overnight trip, come practice with a two-night trip out in the wilderness! As part of this trip, we will ask you to dump out your backpack so …
Category: Hiking, Bicycling, Other Summer Activities
I’m interested in getting a small group of Rovers (up to four) to travel to Croatia for about two weeks beginning in late September 2023. If you’re interested, contact me by July 1st for a planning meeting. Thanks.