NorthStar Trail Travellers
Minnesota membership club dedicated to folkssports in Minnesota state parks. Involves dues and volunteering. Contact (www.NSTT.org).

Twin Cities Volkssports
Non-competitive walking sport club. Generally 10 kilometer scenic or historic routes. Contact (www.geocities.com/TCVwalking) or 612-929-4891.

Skywalkers
Walking group for the downtown skyways. Annual membership includes marked trail map (walkers check in and out at designated points each time they walk), monthly meetings, fitness seminars, discounts from downtown merchants. Contact 612-627-2940 in Minneapolis or 651-293-8634 in St. Paul.

Mall Stars
Walking club at the Mall of America. Annual membership includes monthly health seminars and mall discounts. Contact 952-885-8500.

Minnesota Lifestyle Center
Health and fitness organization that sponsors weekly outdoor hikes around town. $1 fee.
Contact 952-454-0340.

HealthPartners® 10,000 Steps Program
Participants use a pedometer to count steps, get online support, record daily steps, and win prizes. Cost to enroll is $20 for HealthPartners members and $30 for nonmembers. Contact (www.HealthPartners.com) or 952-883-7800.