Photographs do not explain why I hike. Gorgeous vistas and little mossy vignettes float in and out of my consciousness, but they do not define the experience. I love the freedom I feel as I head out on the trail knowing our entire earthly possessions for the next few days are on our backs. My… Continue reading Superior Trail 2013
Category: Move
Mud
Stuck in mud on way back from Sunday brunch with friends. Could’ve been worse, could’ve been on the way *to* brunch.
Gathering Gear
12EEEE and 12A. Today, I’m getting my brain in gear for a multi-day hike along part of the Superior Hiking Trail. To help me plan, I have some useful resources from previous trips. September 2011 Superior Trail hike: itinerary and GPS tracks (GPX format). The trail we followed is in dark red in the above map; the Canadian border… Continue reading Gathering Gear
One-Way Ride
Northstar train to Fab Fridley, Cycle back to the big city via Victory 44 for softshell crab Benedict.
Toasting a Steamboat
Today, cycled to Excelsior, Lake Minnetonka with friend visiting from UK. Hot day, so toasted Minnehaha steamboat.
Bluff View
Mississippi today, near Hastings, MN
Bread and Pickle
Monday morning tradition: cycle to Lake Harriett, enjoy breakfast sandwich from “Bread and Pickle.”
Reflections on Gold
Downtown Minneapolis from MSP, hazy August day Minnesota winters can be cold, bitterly cold. I don’t mind January in Minnesota: the relief Christmas is in the rearview mirror is enough to keep me going; besides, it’s a great month for quiet reflection and to play with my LEGO (Technics). Come February, though, my thoughts turn… Continue reading Reflections on Gold
Gnarly Minneapolis
No Trespassing! Normally when I head out on my bike, it’s to a world of lakes, rivers, and wooded areas. Yesterday, I decided to explore a more gritty side of Minneapolis. Under Target Field baseball stadium Refreshment stop at Corner Coffee, Warehouse District Crossing the Mississippi–mind the gaps Some missing boards had been recently replaced:… Continue reading Gnarly Minneapolis
Lake of the Isles to Minnehaha Falls by Bicycle
This wobbly 4-minute video shows my Chain of Lakes ride, this week, from Lake of the Isles to the fast-flowing Minnehaha Falls. Interactive Map On the way, I stopped at Lake Harriet’s Bread and Pickle for one of the best breakfast sandwiches in the Cities. The Twin Cities has an amazing network of dedicated bicycle… Continue reading Lake of the Isles to Minnehaha Falls by Bicycle