We're a fun group of nature-loving friends and future friends who thrive on getting out and away from the mainstream camping locales. All members are encouraged to help put together trips for the group. If you have an idea, please submit it and make your group the active group that it can be!

 

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  • October 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 4 Backpackers attended

    Let's go "slackpacking" at Whitewater State Park.

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Come out and join myself with the Rochester Outdoor Meetup Group at Whitewater State Park for a weekend of car camping and hiking at my favorite state park. I have... Learn more

  • September 10, 2011 at 8:00 AM, 2 Backpackers attended

    SHTA Trip - Temperance River State Park to Cascade River State Park

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 1 photos

    Join me for 5 days/4 nites on the SHTA. We will hike from Temperance River State Park to Cascade River State Park, about 35 miles total distance. The hike will start... Learn more

  • July 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 3 Backpackers attended

    Stockton Island in the Apostles
    Get ready for our Stockton Island 2011 trip! Our 2009 trip was a huge good time and a smashing success. ***An RSVP to this event requires immediate payment through... Learn more

  • July 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 4 Backpackers attended

    Yellow River State Forest, NE Iowa, July 1-4

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings)

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    It was a nice campout. I had to bail 1 day early but enjoyed the 3 days that I was there. ...

    —Dan

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    It was a lot of fun! Thanks to Lisa for organizing and Dan and Jeff for great cooking!

    —Scott

  • April 29, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 4 Backpackers attended

    Camping in the Coulees April 29-May 1

    They rated it 4.50 4.504 (4 ratings) and uploaded 10 photos

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    Fun experience. Lots of nature. People discovered they perhaps LIKE geocaching : P Wish weather might have been better on Sunday. ...

    —Lisa

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    Nice Trip, Lisa. Thanks for a fun weekend. If we could only control the weather....

    —Brad

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    Dan Dan joined
    February 9 at 1:13 PM
    Dan
    "Being outside rejuvenates my inside!"
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    Mikey Mikey joined
    February 5 at 4:18 AM
    Mikey
    "*waves*"
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    Lisa Z Lisa Z joined
    January 25 at 10:51 PM
    Lisa Z
    "Hi love to hike!"
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    Kate Kate joined
    January 22 at 9:22 PM
    Kate
    "Hi all, I've never been backpacking (though I did slackpack the High Sierra Loop in Yosemite last summer) but have always wanted to try it."
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    Tony Tony joined
    January 21 at 5:03 PM
    Tony
    "Hi, Im a 36 year old chef that found himself too caught up with work last year to do any camping or hiking and looking forward to a spring and summer with more of both."
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    Kelly Kelly joined
    January 20 at 6:41 AM
    Kelly
    "Hi! I am passionate about life and enjoy experiencing new things."
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    Leah Leah joined
    January 20 at 12:12 AM
    Leah
    "Nature is my favorite thing, besides good people."
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    Madeleine Craig Madeleine Craig joined
    January 17 at 10:32 PM
    Madeleine Craig
    "I pretty much love most things I can do outside. I especially love anything I can do outside with my dog."
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    Liz Liz joined
    January 13 at 6:37 PM
    Liz
    "Just moved here, and getting to know the Cities. I want to check out the Superior Hiking Trail this summer!"
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    Jason Estrem Jason Estrem joined
    January 11 at 1:40 PM
    Jason Estrem
    "As the day, months and years have gone by. I've become more and more interested in back country backpacking. It's been a slow build up process, and after 2 plus years, I finally have all of the basic gear, and a good portion of the desired gear."
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