Mississippi River – West Seventh Freelance

Wordless Wednesday October Walk

Fall-ing

We went in search of Fall; a local junket to Lilydale and Pickle Lake, parkland adjacent to the Mississippi in St. Paul.

Friday Focus

Today’s focus: The Regal Fritillary, a large butterfly similar in size to the monarch.

It is graduation season and Father’s Day is just around the corner. It is also time to take a moment to celebrate old friends. I met up with a dear friend of 40 years to spend a few hours chatting while the Mississippi River- still overflowing the banks- rolled on by. Today, our nephew DavidContinue reading “Then and Now”

Flood!

There is a lot of water flowing though St. Paul, MN this weekend. The Mississippi River is now expected to crest at about 20 feet today or tomorrow, before it begins receding. We took a hike to see for ourselves. No biking for awhile:

Sunday Ramble St Paul, MN

This past Sunday we enjoyed the Nooks and Crannies Tour at the historic Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul MN This included a climb up many stair cases to the North Tower, from which you can see the entire city and Mississippi River. Check out the variety of cultural and art events happening on Sunday atContinue reading “Sunday Ramble St Paul, MN”