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.
Category: Travel
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.
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.