Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University, Downtown, West 7th/West End, Highland Park June 10, 2026 18.63 miles View Route Details Create routes or search for a route at MapMyRide. Macalester-Groveland A uniform grey blanket of […]
The Delicious Destination for Homemade Baked Goods and the 16-Year Old Behind It
On a sunny Memorial Day weekend, Christmas decorations adorn trees at a Highland home. Also in Highland, construction of a new bridge is underway. Young baker Madison fuels her Sugarplummm’s Bakery with love and creativity, honoring her grandmother while delighting customers.
The Place That’s Sowing Apples, Zucchini, Community and Friendship
A giant snail in the West End, the viaduct that puts you in the middle of Kellogg Blvd Downtown, Raspberry Island’s history and its dazzling display from Mexico and a Smith Ave. garden that sows more than food.
Cadillacs, Commemoration, Cribs and Construction
Classic Cadillacs, a moving display of military flags, the scenic but underused Kellogg Mall Park and road construction projects. Other notable sights include old homes and a new East Side Fire house.
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 Downtown, I skirted Irvine Park […]
The Thousand-Piece Outdoor Art Display On Robie Street
On the ride on July 6, 2024, the West Side hills, reflecting on a long-gone factory and a woman who turned her frustrations during COVID into a delightful thousand-piece outdoor display of metal art.
Colorful Stories Bubbling Up from Old Breweries
A great deal of brewing history remains around the West End. Learn more and meet two of the artists living in the former Schmidt Brewery and tour the stunning buildings known as Schmidt Artist Lofts.
Lost Landmarks Near the Capitol and East Side
May 4, 2023 25.25 miles Macalester-Groveland, West End, Downtown, Capitol Heights, Dayton’s Bluff, East Side Plentiful signs of spring this fine May day, starting on the corner of Warwick Street […]
A Look at the Coolest Garage In Saint Paul
Garages serve many utilitarian purposes. One Highland Park couple have a garage that does so much more including serving as a neighborhood hangout, restaurant, bar and workshop.
Victoria Park Revisited
October 1, 2016 Highland Park, West End (West 7th) 16 miles Rather than ride the Samuel Morgan Trail that parallels Shepard Road, I slipped into the tranquil Crosby Farm Regional […]