Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9 is one of the “lesser” bridges connecting the east and west sides of Minneapolis across the Mississippi. The bridge is significant for its configuration as a deck truss, which is a rare truss type in [Minnesota], and innovative reuse of 1885 pin-connected deck truss spans that were reinforced in 1922…… Continue reading Northern Pacific Bridge Number 9
Category: Move
Icy Impressionism
On my walk: an icy Mississippi created an Impressionist scene.
Hiking the Hollywood Hills
Hiked the Hollywood Hills. Looked down towards the Griffith Observatory and downtown Los Angeles.
Cycling Santa Monica Beach
Took the light rail to Santa Monica where we cycled on a path with beach on each side.
Ecclesiastical Bike Racks
On my cycle ride, spotted these Christian-themed bike racks outside a church that values the earth, diversity, and justice.
Watching Trains
I temporarily abandoned my bike on this bridge to watch and listen as a busy rail yard went about its business.
Long Shadows, Dappled Light
Cycled through long shadows and dappled light. A footbridge and intensifying colors reflected in Minnehaha Creek.
A Level Path
Walked a level path through extensive marshland surrounded by mountains in Nikko National Park. After yesterday’s tough trail, I went easy on myself today.
Mount Toyama
Hiked a gnarly trail: extensive tree roots, scree, erosion, fallen trees, 2,300 feet gain in two hours, no switchbacks. Walking down was even harder than the climb. A guy, older than me, was doing this with camping gear. Mount Toyama (7,230 feet), Nikko National Park.
Michinoku Coastal Trail
Hiked for two days along part of the 700 km Michinoku (Pacific) Coastal Trail in Sanriku Fukko (reconstruction) National Park. People stay away because of the destructive 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the disabled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.