Bluff Happenings

Join us Saturday, February 8th from 6-8pm for the 5th Annual Luminary Snowshoe & Winter Hike at Mississippi National Golf Links. This event is free and open to everyone.

• All you can eat chili in the Clubhouse is $8
• Enjoy the bonfire on the patio
• Bring your family and friends!

Hosted by Friends of the Bluffs and Mississippi National Golf Links

I am glad we are still doing this even though it looks like snowshoes won't be needed. It's always such a pretty night walk, and fun to see our friends.

Our annual Happy Hour on the Bluff will be on Thursday, August 3rd from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Upper Quarry in Memorial Park this year.  Please join us for a light meal, refreshments, games, bonfire with smores, making your own buckthorn hiking stick (about the only thing that buckthorn is good for) and socialization with others who love our bluffs.  For more information, contact David Anderson at redwingbluffs@gmail.com    

Equipment needed - a small shovel or garden trowel, watering can and gloves.

Due to the inclement weather, Hike the Bluff has been cancelled.  You may still hike the trails, enjoys the views and search for the Red Wing Arts Treasures on the Trail.  Please stay off the North Trail.  If you have questions about Friends of the Bluffs, please contact us at redwingbluffs@gmail.com.

Join us on Saturday, February 4th from 6:30-8:30 pm for the 3rd Annual Luminary Snowshoe & Winter Hike at Mississippi National Golf Links.  This event is open to everyone and is free.  For more information, contact David Anderson at redwingbluffs@gmail.com  

Join us on Sunday, January 1st for a First Day Hike! 

We' have three (3) hike scheduled so you can join us for the one that fits you and your family time the best or you can join us for all three!

1.  Sunrise Hike on He Mni Can-Barn Bluff - Meet at the trailhead at 7:00 am.  Sunrise is at 7:50 am and it takes 30-40 minutes to hike up the South Trail and across the Prairie Trail to the East Overlook.

2.  Noontime Hike on Sorin's Bluff - Meet at the Mississippi National Driving Range at noon.  We will be hiking up a new snowshoe route.  You can wear snowshoes or boots.

3.  Sunset Hike on Billings-Tomfohr Conservation Area - Meet at the Neal Street Trailhead at 4:00 pm.  We'll be hiking the Yellow Trail and stopping in a Dry Bluff Prairie to watch the sunset.

All participants must complete a waiver and turn it in to David Anderson.  Waivers will be available  at the start of the hikes.  For more information contact David at redwingbluffs@gmail.com 

Join us for Sunrise Yoga on Saturday, August 6th from 6:00-7:00 am at the East Overlook on He Mni Can-Barn Bluff.  It takes between 15-30 minutes to hike from the trailhead to the East Overlook so plan accordingly.  Sunrise Yoga is open to everyone and is free.  Please bring your own yoga mat. 

Start your River City Days Saturday with a hike to watch the sun rise on He Mni Can-Barn Bluff.  Sunrise is scheduled for 6:02 so Friends of the Bluffs volunteers will be at the trailhead at 5:15 am with coffee and treats.  For more information contact David Anderson at redwingbluffs@gmail.com 

Join us for Happy Hour on He Mni Can-Barn Bluff on Thursday, July 21st from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Come enjoy refreshments and treats, see the new and improved trailhead and learn about activities and events Friends of the Bluffs are organizing.  Happy Hour on the Bluff is open to everyone in the community.