1. Minnesota Rovers Outdoors Club
- Location: Statewide (based in the Twin Cities)
- Activities: Hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, snowshoeing, camping
- Description: A nonprofit organization offering cost-sharing outdoor adventures every week of the year, coordinated by members.
- Website: mnrovers.orgMeetup+2Twin Cities Outdoors+2mnskihawks.org+2Minnesota Rovers Outdoors Club
2. Twin Cities Outdoor Adventure and Social Club
- Location: Twin Cities Metro Area
- Activities: Hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, social events
- Description: A Meetup group open to anyone in the Twin Cities area, offering a variety of outdoor and indoor activities, with events that are beginner-friendly unless noted otherwise.
- Website: Meetup PageMeetup
3. Minnesota Kayaking Adventures
- Location: Statewide
- Activities: Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding
- Description: A Facebook group for people who want to get together for kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboard trips. All events are free.
- Facebook: Group PageFacebook+1loppet.org+1
4. MN SkiHawks
- Location: Twin Cities Metro Area
- Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, biking
- Description: A nonprofit sports and social club hosting several events each month year-round, including kayaking, biking, and happy hours.
- Website: mnskihawks.orgMeetup+1mnskihawks.org+1mnskihawks.org
5. Loppet Foundation
- Location: Minneapolis
- Activities: Paddling, cross-country skiing, trail running
- Description: Offers programs and events to promote outdoor adventure in the Minneapolis area, including paddling and skiing activities.
- Website: loppet.orgTwin Cities Outdoors+2Meetup+2Tripadvisor+2loppet.org
6. Three Rivers Park District
- Location: Twin Cities Metro Area
- Activities: Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, skiing, snowboarding
- Description: Manages several parks offering a wide range of outdoor activities, including Elm Creek Park Reserve and Hyland Lake Park Reserve.
- Website: threeriversparks.orgMeetupthreeriversparks.org+1threeriversparks.org+1threeriversparks.org+2threeriversparks.org+2threeriversparks.org+2
7. Lebanon Hills Regional Park
- Location: Eagan and Apple Valley
- Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing
- Description: The largest park in Dakota County, offering diverse outdoor activities across its 1,869 acres.
- Website: Dakota County Parksen.wikipedia.org
8. Giants Ridge
- Location: Biwabik
- Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding
- Description: An outdoor recreation area offering a variety of activities year-round, including well-maintained trails for mountain biking and hiking.
- Website: giantsridge.comthreeriversparks.org+1Giants Ridge+1Giants Ridge
9. Kabetogama State Forest
- Location: Koochiching and St. Louis counties
- Activities: Boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, cross-country skiing
- Description: A state forest offering abundant lakes and rivers for water activities, as well as trails for hiking and skiing.
- Website: Minnesota DNRMinnesota DNR+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3
10. Finland State Forest
- Location: Lake and Cook counties
- Activities: Camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing
- Description: A state forest near Tettegouche State Park, offering a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Website: Minnesota DNRen.wikipedia.org
These groups and locations offer a variety of outdoor activities across Minnesota, catering to different interests and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to hike, bike, paddle, or explore, there’s a community ready to welcome you.