Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
Follow along on a bike ride celebrating the Willow Reserve, North End, Wheelock Parkway and Gateway Trail in St. Paul, ending at a unique signpost.
Author: Wolfie Browender
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? On the East Side
Revisiting a sunny September day and the wonderful and whimsical sights along the way, from Scooby-Doo to Supreme Court history.
Colorful Stories Bubbling Up From Old Breweries
On this ride, prepare to admire St. Paul’s favorite bovine, the odd streets in Victoria Park, and take a tour of a brewery-turned-apartment complex.
Parking Lots and a Rail Yard Then, Parks Now
A continuing cycling quest across St. Paul sheds light on the impact of community organizing – plus, a visit to the artfully maintained homes of Payne-Phalen.
Street Name Signs In Quasi-Public Areas
Venturing onto quasi-public territory in the Twin Cities, you’ll find street name signs that look nothing like the typical municipal ones — or each other, for that matter.
The Collage of Captivating, Colorful Compositions in the Chroma Zone
Another photo ride from Wolfie covers the western edge of St. Paul, including the visual feast of the Chroma Zone’s many murals.
A Far-Too-Deep Gander at Street Name Signs
We generally ignore street name signs until we’re in unfamiliar territory, and even then, we overlook their details. Here, we examine St. Paul’s street name signs.
The Unique Dome Home on Morton Street
From the blog “Saint Paul by Bike: Every Block of Every Street,” we learn about the history and character of an artistic urban homestead.
Old Homes, Roadwork and Stuff On Dayton’s Bluff
A trip to Dayton’s Bluff via Portland Avenue reveals some historic old residences, a neighborhood temporarily disrupted by construction and a schoolhouse transformed on the inside.
An Old Park and a New Park
Two lesser-known parks provide some interesting contrasts on Wolfie’s May ride through St. Paul. He also encounters spring potholes and interesting new housing.