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Weekly Events and Activities If you would like to organize an ongoing activity, send an e-mail to info@mnrovers.org.
Biking/Blading on the Gateway Trail. Oakdale to Pine Point Park North of Stillwater. For social and aggressive bikers and bladers. Meet at 6:15 p.m. at the MN-DNR parking lot on the frontage road SE of the intersection of Hwy 36 and Hadley Ave. in Oakdale. Biking/Blading from 6:30 p.m. until about 8 p.m. After-Party location to be determined by participants. In the event of questionable weather, and to let us know your coming, contact Fred by 5:30 pm on the Monday. Look for the "Rovers" sign in the tailgate window of a tan, 1996 Explorer. Fred F. • 651-777-1888 (h) | 651-428-2101 (c)
Biking Before the Meeting. Join us for an evening bike ride before the Tuesday night meeting. We will meet at 6:00 at the O'l Mexico parking lot, the bar the Rovers go to after their meeting, at Lexington and Larpenteur. The group will help decide the route. We can do an 18-mile ride to the St. Paul Water Works, a 15-mile ride to Lake Phalen and Swede Hollow, or a 12-mile ride on the East Side of St. Paul. The routes include great bike trails along some of St. Paul and it's suburbs' prettiest areas. We will generally go, rain or shine, but call me if you have questions. Also, unless someone else coordinates it, there will be no ride on July 1. Julie R. • 651-646-5807 | David B. • 651-646-5807 | Pat R. (June 24 & July 1)
Tennis Before the Meeting. Play tennis any Tuesday this summer with From Lexington Ave. go west on Horton, about 1/2 block. The courts are on the left, beside the municipal swimming pool. Norm S. • 763-427-2827
Biking and Blading around Lake Phalen in St. Paul. Meet in the parking lot near the Beach House on the West side of the lake at 6:20 p.m. Biking/Blading from 6:30 p.m. until about 8 p.m. Please call Fred by 5:30 p.m. on the Wednesday if you are planning on coming, or in the event of questionable weather. Look for the "Rovers" sign in the tailgate window of a tan, 1996 Explorer. Fred F. • 651-777-1888 (h) | 651-428-2101 (c) Ultimate Frisbee.
Two teams compete against each other with players throwing the frisbee to each other and scoring in an end zone. All skill levels welcome. If you can run a little bit and toss a frisbee, you're in! Each week, we'll have the opportunity for some casual coaching with skill drills followed by a scrimmage/pick up game.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Como Park, at the Field's north of Horton, across the street from the Rover's meeting place. Call Cari with questions. Cari G. • 651-253-1113 Wednesday Night Hikes. Hiking in area parks around the metro area. These popular hikes are a good workout and social event, usually lasting 1.5 hours (3–4 miles) with the possibility of socializing afterward. Hikes are usually rain or shine, check the activities page for details. We're always looking for more people to coordinate hikes too — It's easy! Just choose a place, post the trip, and show up! Check out the archive pages for ideas and just copy/paste into the trip submission form to have it posted. Contact Karen G. with questions
Hiking at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan. Meet in the Jensen Lake parking lot at 7:00 p.m. This is a 2 1/4 mile hike. We should finish before 8:30 p.m. Family friendly. Bring bug spray and water. We will try and go out for ice cream afterwards. Hikes are currently scheduled for June 19, 26, and July 10. Directions to Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Take 35E South to Eagan. Exit at Cliff Rd and go East. Turn right on Pilot Knob Rd. The park entrance will be on your left.
Beginning Rock Climbing. We leave town 3:30, arrive Taylors Falls (Interstate Park) 4:30, ready to climb apx 5pm. You can arrive when we do to get instruction on climb setting or show up whenever you can just to climb. Rovers provides climbing gear (shoes, harness, etc.). Bring drinking water (snacks OK too). Wear clothes that allow full range of motion and can be scuffed or torn. We usually stop for burger & beverage afterwards. Exact climbing location varys so e-mail Lori each week you may want to join us for specifics and updates. If you can't find us — call Rob, if no answer, wait 5 minutes then call back (we have to hear the ring). Rob & Lori C. • 651-230-2277 |
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