Lilydale Park is West of downtown St. Paul and on the other side of the river.  There used to be houses in the little town of Lilydale which is right on the flood plane.   The houses are long gone but you can see parts of foundations and old driveways in the woods.  Some of the flowers in the gardens survived too.

Bike path - Lilydale regional park

The park is heavily wooded but there are paved trails and gravel trails going through the woods.  There are plans to improve the park, the road, and add parking. [see Lilydale Park shelter and roadway design on the City of St. Paul web site before they move the page]

I am not sure where there will be a shelter but I am sure someone will tell me after they read this. 

The park could use some improvements but I worry.  Right now it is wild with native birds and plants and there isn't anything else like it right in the city.  There are gravel paths higher up on the bluff that lead to the old brick factory and Pickerel lake.  

Woods

The lake is a great place for bird watching and wildflower hunting.  There is a citizens task force involved in the planning. . . .but if you have not been through the park this might be a good time to check it out. 

Water Street in Lilydale Minnesota

Wabasha Bridge from Raspberry Island

Ninas - Blair Arcade on Selby and Western

If you are attending the Great River Gathering this evening you will see photographs like these in the program and being projected on screens around the room.  My photography, all pictures of St. Paul will be featured at the event.    I am honored and St. Paul is very photogenic and it is fun to show it off.    If you see me please say hi. 

Cottonwood trees in Harriet Island regional park.  One of the most beautiful parks in St. Paul. 

Have a wonderful Easter.  I'll be back on Monday . . maybe.  

poor puppy

 St. Paul is a river town.  There are no spring floods on the Mississippi river this year.  We did not get much snow or rain.  The bike paths and the parks are all open.

Harriet Island Regional Park

Downtown St. Paul

 Last week I posted some photos of iconic signage in St. Paul.  I keep seeing signs they are every where.  On sunday I went on a bike ride and I found a sign that probably needs to be replaced.  These are on the bike trails and we all know what they mean even if they are kind of hard to read.  They look kind of artistic.

Bike Path - Walking Path

I found a sign from the future in downtown St. Paul on E. 4th street where the future light rail line is being built.   

Bus & Taxis Exempt from stopping at tracks on green. 

 I have been using a process called HDR for my real estate photos for a couple of years now because I get an image that brings out the details. Great photography is a critical element of internet marketing.  Buyers want to see a lot of pictures.  The pictures advertise the home.  

This Rossmor loft has a wall of nine foot high windows and with the HDR imagining I can show some of what the view looks like.  This picture shows every detail including that one of the walls was partially repainted or touched up.  

Unit 206 500 Robert street N St. Paul, MN

This unit is for sale for $89,900 and is a genuine artists loft and yes pets are allowed.