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Gorp.com
The Gorp.com site has other information concerning National Parks in the U.S., facilities, and recreational activities.
Contact information:
www.gorp.com/gorp/resource/US_National_Park/main.htm
Maple Grove Parks and Recreation
The Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board offers classes in humanities, arts, discussions and computers year around for all interested adults. The classes are scheduled on a quarterly basis.
Contact information:
www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/#
National Park Service
The National Park Service site has information that that includes the following categories: Visit Your Parks; Links to the Past: Histories, Cultures, and Places; Nature Net: Nature and Science in the Park; Park Smart: Education and Interpretation; and Info Zone: Servicewide Information.
Contact information:
www.nps.gov
North Star Ski Touring Club of Minnesota
The North Star Ski Touring Club is a ski and canoe/kayaking club in Minnesota.
Contact information:
www.north-stars.org/index.html
Senior Cycling
Senior Cycling offers bicycle tours for seniors, ranging in age from 50-80. They range from short and easy to long and strenuous.
Contact information:
www.seniorcycling.com
Senior Tennis Players Club of Minnesota
The Senior Tennis Players Club welcomes players 50+ with free lessons and drills. The primary purpose of the STPC is to provide tennis playing opportunities to people 50 and older for their mental, physical, and social well-being; and to support the growth of tennis.
Contact information:
www.seniortennismn.com
Southwest Ed-ventures
Southwest Ed-ventures offers adventurous and affordable outdoor learning vacations for families and adults in the American Southwest. College credit is available.
Contact information:
www.sw-adventures.org/
St. Paul Parks and Recreation
St. Paul Parks & Recreation schedules a variety of activities, classes, and sports for all ages, including 55 and over.
Contact information:
www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?nid=3711
VBT Bicycling Vacations
VBT Bicycling Vacations is a leader in European bicycling vacations, with a choice of packages with airfare or land-only options. Lodging, meals, and the bicycle are included.
Contact information:
www.vbt.com
Wilderness Inquiry
Wilderness Inquiry provides outdoor adventure for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. They also need volunteers to assist them in their programs.
Contact information:
www.wildernessinquiry.org
Women in the Wilderness
Adventure travel, from Arctic to Amazon, for women of all ages. Writing workshops (Iceland, Yucatan, MN) also open to men. Some trips for "elders" but travelers on all trips are mostly over 50, many over 60.Northern Minnesota, Lake Superior, Amazon and Macchu Picchu, Utah deserts. Oldest women's wilderness program in the country. No experience needed.
Contact information:
www.womenswilderness.org/womens_programs.html
