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 and sizes. Occasionally a Library […]
The Collage of Captivating, Colorful Compositions In the Chroma Zone
Passing through nearly any part of South Saint Anthony Park, you’ll notice the explosion of colorful murals. Learn about the art and the artists on this ride.
The Remarkable Garden of Miss Iris
May 10, 2022 Lexington-Hamline, Hamline-Midway, Frogtown, North End 17 miles Lexington-Hamline The practical purpose of garages — storage — means they play a secondary role to the importance, look and […]
A Tale of University Near Dale
September 17, 2019 12.5 Miles Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University/Rondo Little Free Libraries have provided second, third or more lives to countless books. The wood and plastic boxes are ubiquitous in Saint Paul […]
To the Gulf of Minneapolis
July 10, 2016 Downtown, West Side 18.3 Miles I frequently look at maps of Saint Paul. Call it a “blogupational” hazard. Sometimes I’ll plan a ride with the help of […]
Living in Union Depot
May 21, 2016 Lowertown, Downtown 15 miles The grand and solemn Saint Paul Union Depot is a train station. Although this seems patently obvious, Union Depot in fact took a […]
Signs and Symbols
August 12, 2015 12.2 Miles Macalester-Groveland, Lexington-Hamline, Summit-University (Rondo), Summit Hill This sign is a great summary of how I feel about Summer. Except for the fishing part. How I […]
Booted From The Hollow, Bounced From the Flats
Saturday, April 18, 2015 Macalester-Groveland, Hamline-Midway, Frogtown, Payne-Phalen (Swede Hollow), Downtown, West End, Highland Park Garages: intentionally functional but not usually stylish and seldom worth more than a glance, but […]
More Discoveries Around the Airport
Friday, October 24, 2014 19 miles Macalester-Groveland, West End, Downtown, West Side Halloween is but a week away and there were some creative decorations displayed on today’s jaunt. The […]
Sights On Osceola (and Vicinity)
June 27, 2013 11.76 miles Lex-Ham and Summit Hill I pedaled east along Osceola Avenue in Summit Hill amongst graceful, well-kept homes when, unexpectedly, appeared a club with tennis courts, […]