Nordeast, looking towards Downtown. Last weekend, the annual Art-a-Whirl artists’ studio tour drew crowds to Northeast Minneapolis (“Nordeast”). Nordeast was a quieter place back in February when I went there on an urban hike. It was a winter’s day, but I took advantage of the shoveled sidewalks and warm, locally owned businesses for coffee and lunch. I… Continue reading Urban Hike: Nordeast Minneapolis
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A Walk Through Nordeast Minneapolis
Had to drive today to avoid lightning. So, I wrote about a walk through Northeast Minneapolis.
Freeways
Cycled through the grittier side of Minneapolis. It was good to be on a cycle path, and not on a freeway.
Bike on a Train
Rode light rail to Fort Snelling, then cycled both sides of the Mississippi via St. Paul.
Traveling with Cherry Blossoms
It could be another week before the buds on our apple tree explode; spring blossoms come late in Minneapolis. Back in March, I hiked up Kaimondake, a volcano in southern Japan for a day with Cecilia, a twenty-something from Sweden. She was traveling with the cherry blossoms, through Japan, from south to north. She would end… Continue reading Traveling with Cherry Blossoms
Bicycles Welcome Here
Cycled with a friend to Depot Coffee House in Hopkins where we stopped for a cuppa and spotted this mural.
14-Miler with Kid
We did a 14-miler. Along the way we visited a liquor store (to buy water), three geocaches, and Dairy Queen.
Annual Mounting of the Bike Rack
Mounted bike rack for the season: I’ll be using it this coming week to go cycling with a nephew.
Good-Time Ducks
On my Lake of the Isles walk today, the ducks were also having a good time.
Seven Street Murals
Urban hike in south Minneapolis in rain and snow via seven street murals. Resources, audio.