Skiing Via Transit: Whitefish, Montana
Follow along with a group of friends taking a car-free from the Twin Cities to ski and snowboard in Whitefish, Montana!
Category: Travel
Travel Diary of Riding Amtrak to Chicago, Flying Back
Ever since the start of a second daily Amtrak train from Union Depot, St. Paul, to Union Station, Chicago, with the Borealis, I have been itching to take the train to visit my three cousins who live in the city of Chicago. This article is a diary of how this trip went and some of […]
Gitchi-Gami Trail Ride Celebrates 25 Years on August 16
Reminiscing about the wonderful sights and experiences during the 2024 ride on the Gitchi-Gami Trail in anticipation of this year’s event.
Exploring the Other Twin City With the Bucks
While Ian was on vacation, he got a delightful text from his parents asking if they could stay at his apartment to explore Minneapolis more.
Inspiration from China
From high-speed trains to bike-friendly infrastructure and an abundance of electric vehicles, China’s cities could offer some valuable lessons.
Last-Minute Cross-Country Train Travel — With Kids!
An unexpected travel delay due to the CrowdStrike outage transformed into an adventure by train — with benefits, challenges and lasting memories along the way.
Skiing Via Transit: Now Easier Than Ever!
The Twin Cities is improving our transit access to ski hills! Let’s compare it to another metro area with nearby ski opportunities: Denver!
What Can Charleston, South Carolina, Teach Minneapolis?
With an engaging streetscape, varied building stock and sensible zoning, charming Charleston, South Carolina, holds important urban design lessons for Minneapolis.
Taking a Dog Camping … by Bike?
Camping by bike is a challenge by itself. Adding a dog to the mix is even more so. Then try adding a large, friendly Malamute.
From the Midwest to Nigeria: An Unlikely Rail Saga
The arrival of the Borealis line provides an opportunity to look back on a project that didn’t make it this far, but found a new home in Africa.