Art, Churches, Frogtown, Hamline-Midway, House of Worship, Lexington-Hamline, Midway, North End, Parks, Public Art, Yard Art

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 […]

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A couple of the gentle curves that enhance the enjoyment of riding the Piram Trail.
Bike Trails, Churches, Parks, Parks and Recreation Department, Saint Paul Port Authority, West Side

More On the Robert Piram Trail Story

West End, West Side24 MilesOctober 7, 2021 In the post Taking A New Path, I raved about the new Robert Piram Bike Trail. It’s a […]

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The front (Marion Street side) of Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary, built in 1926 as Washington High School. The school is framed through a fence on Rice Street.
Alleys, Apartments, Architecture, Churches, House of Worship, North End, Saint Paul Public Schools

Icons of the North End and Folks Who’ve Hung Out There

Macalester-Groveland, Lexington-Hamline, Frogtown, North End, Downtown, Irvine Park, West 7th 23 Miles June 15, 2021 Lexington-Hamline Though my travels around the city concentrate on streets, […]

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Now in the tunnel and looking east, at Lake Phalen. The beach is far off in the distance.
Churches, East Side, Frogtown, Gardens, Lexington-Hamline, Merriam Park, National Historic Register, North End, Payne-Phalen, Subsidized housing, Summit-University

The Northeast Corner

Highland Park, Mac-Groveland, Merriam Park, Lexington-Hamline, Frogtown (Thomas-Dale), North End, Payne-Phalen, East Side July 30, 2017 31.7 Miles This ride turned out to be one […]

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Churches, Downtown, Lowertown, Mississippi River

Ship Shape

August 6, 2016 West End, Downtown, Lowertown 16.3 Miles A trip Downtown via Shepard Road seemed like a good idea. And so I got onto […]

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The former store building looking from the concrete slabs to the south.
Cemeteries, Churches, Clarence "Cap" Wigington, Como Park neighborhood, Farms, North End, Parks, St. Anthony Park

The Remains of a Lost Icon

July 24, 2016 St. Anthony Park, Como, North End 23 miles Another nice day for a ride, this time to the northern edge of Saint […]

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Churches, Como Park neighborhood, Highland Park, House of Worship, North End, Railroads

A Schoolhouse, A Parkview, A Lakeview

April 16, 2016 Highland Park, Hamline-Midway, Como, North End     17 Miles April rides can look gloomy no matter the temperature, with few signs of spring, […]

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Boys Totem Town got its name from the totem poles carved from dead trees. This is the only totem pole I saw.
Churches, Dayton's Bluff, Highwood Hills, Historic Homes, Houses, Parks, Railroad Suburbs, Ramsey County, Uppertown, West End

Totem Town Trek

September 7, 2015      34.5 Miles West End, Downtown, Dayton’s Bluff, Battle Creek, Highwood Hills A long ride to the eastern reaches of Saint Paul, which […]

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Churches, Como Park neighborhood, Frogtown, Highland Park, Parochial Schools, Railroad Suburbs

I Thought I Heard Goats

Saturday, September 27, 2014 Frogtown, Como, Highland Park     13.77 miles The stunning September weather continued for another weekend, bringing enough sun and warmth to almost […]

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Charities, Churches, Downtown, Historic Homes, Homeless Shelter, Hospitals, Immigrants, Macalester-Groveland, Museums, Parks, Ramsey County, West End, Winslow’s Addition

On the Edge of Downtown

Macalester-Groveland, West End, Downtown 13.4 Miles September 20, 2014 There are sales galore in Mac-Groveland on this beautiful Saturday. I made two stops on the […]

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