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 […]
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.
Parking Lots and a Rail Yard Then, Parks Now
Come along to two parks with very different but colorful histories.
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.
In, out and around Railroad Island
September 23, 2019 23 miles Summit-University, Frogtown (Thomas-Dale), Downtown, Railroad Island (Payne-Phalen), North End, Midway, Lexington-Hamline, Macalester-Groveland, Highland Park Downtown Minnesota’s stunningly beautiful and recently […]
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 […]
Stone and Diamonds
August 2, 2014 Lexington-Hamline, Summit-University, Midway, Como 14.5 miles Athletes and sports have played a big part in Saint Paul history. In recent years much […]
The End of the Line
May 4, 2014 9.8 miles Macalester-Groveland, Union Park (Merriam Park, Midway) Snelling Avenue is one of Saint Paul’s best known, most diverse and busiest streets. […]
U and U
August 4, 2013 Desnoyer Park, Summit-University, Como Park 19.4 Miles I spent a good deal of the ride today either on the U or near […]
Amongst the Gray
June 1, 2013 14.6 miles; Frogtown, Energy Park Another gray day in Saint Paul with the threat of rain hanging nearly as heavy as the […]