Discovering Democracy and the Crocus Hillbilly

May 13, 2025 17 Miles Macalester-Groveland, Little Bohemia (West End,) Downtown, Lowertown, Crocus Hill Macalester-Groveland Little Bohemia (part of the West End) Downtown Continuing toward […]

Mercedes RV with side door open and ladder to the ground

The two year trek from Germany to Saint Paul

October 6, 2024 8 Miles Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland, Frogtown I initially glimpsed this most unusual vehicle on October 4, as I pedaled north on Pascal […]

A 125 Year Legacy In the North End

October 4, 2024 20.3 Miles Macalester-Groveland, North End, East Side Spotted in Macalester-Groveland, a fake snake and an unorthodox Halloween showcase. Halloween Bling at 1777 […]

A wrought Iron fence and gardens in front of 671 Geranium Ave., a red stone and brick house.

An East Side Craftsman’s Link to the Hill House?

September 25, 202425.5 miles Hamline-Midway, Como, Payne-Phalen The appearance of an enormous metal loon sculpture in the Midway generated a great deal of media coverage […]

Castle-like home at 1478 Ames

The unusual homes and lots on Ames Avenue

Learn why the opening of Dickerman Park on University Ave. came about 115 years after the city acquired the land, a peek at a couple of blocks on Arcade St., and Ames Ave., where no two lots are the same.

Hmong fabrics, and books

The First and Only Hmong Bookstore in the World

Summit Hill, Frogtown, North End, Summit-University August 7, 2024 21.6 Miles Saint Paul is home to about a dozen independent bookstores. One of them has […]

1562 Hazel St.

The Early Morning Paper Route and More Musings of Life In Hayden Heights

An East Sider for almost 70 years talks about growing up with 13 siblings, nearby farms becoming homes & more; a cool North End chicken coop & a tiny circle park.

exterior design of Babycake's Book Stack

Classic American Cars and a Bookstore On Wheels

July 16, 2024 12.6 miles Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Lexington-Hamline, Summit-University (Rondo) Macalester-Groveland One of the most entertaining things about biking around Saint Paul is finding […]

The Colorful Rock Garden of Kindness on Cumberland Street

July 9, 2024 Macalester-Groveland, Midway, Summit-University, Frogtown, North End 23 miles Little Free Libraries are plentiful throughout Saint Paul. They come in abundant designs, colors […]

The turned pieces, artifacts and historical notes displayed within the Gallery provide an interesting, educational and comprehensive view of woodturning.

The Underrated, Captivating Museum Downtown

Amazing works of wood are revealed within one of St. Paul’s finest but lesser-known museums and the unique views from atop parking ramps on this Downtown ride.