A friend met me at Fort Snelling LRT Station, then drove to Spring Lake Park on the Mississippi, downriver from St. Paul. Cycled part of the beautifully engineered Mississippi River Trail across tallgrass prairie and along river bluffs with great views.
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Tower Tunnel
Early morning cycle, Tower Tunnel, Minneapolis North Loop.
Avoiding Heat
Suddenly, early morning cycle rides are appealing. I was on the trail, today, soon after 7:00 a.m.: the temperature was already in the 70’s and it was delicious.
Post-Industrial Space
Cycled through this space in the Crown-Arts Campus, Northeast Minneapolis.
Superior Hiking Trail, Spring 2021
It felt strange, this past week, to pack our bags then drive up the interstate to Duluth. This was only the second time we’ve been away from home in almost fourteen months. In Duluth we headed for the hills to walk part of the Skyline Trail before checking into a hotel for one night. Looking…… Continue reading Superior Hiking Trail, Spring 2021
Gorp
Stocked up on gorp ingredients to fuel upcoming hikes: cashews, granola, pistachios, Asian rice crackers, sesame sticks, wasabi peas, generic M&M’s, raisins, and dried pineapple.
Where Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers Meet
Cycled, then walked to the point the Minnesota River(on right) joins the Mississippi River at Fort Snelling State Park.
Channelling Yogi Berra
Yogi Berra informed my cycle route today. When I came to a fork in the road, I took it. When I didn’t know where I was going, I ended up someplace else. It wasn’t over until it was over.
Photobombing Opportunity
Encountered wedding parties on our walk. Resisted the temptation to photobomb.
Como Park Conservatory
Como Park Conservatory on a cycle ride to St. Paul and beyond.