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.
Category: Travel
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.
A Confluence of Experiences at the Confluence Hotel
St. Paul cyclists Dan Gjelten and Lisa Burke share their cycling adventure to Hastings in fitting tribute to autumn weather, bike infrastructure and repurposed buildings.
A Warm Welcome to Warmshowers
There are people who travel long distances by bike, and there are people who are willing to open their homes to those traveling by bike.
St. Paul to Denver by Bus and Train
When you’re committed to not flying cross-country, things can get … “interesting.” Here’s one person’s trip from St. Paul to Denver via rail and bus.
Looking for a Summer Biking Vacation? Check Out South Dakota’s Mickelson Trail
The Mickelson Trail, through the heart of the Black Hills, is one of the most spectacular biking trips you can take within a day’s drive of the Twin Cities.
Experience the Magic of Cycling in Minnesota
Back this year after a hiatus for COVID, the Bicycling Around Minnesota (BAM) tour allows riders to engage with the state’s scenery and people in a way you can’t from a car.
Bungee Cords, Mobility Devices and Pink Tags: Or How I Found Adventure on a Boring Business Trip!
How to make a business trip more delightful: Bring a folding bike and pedal from the airport to the hotel on scenic off-street trails!