Minnesota Great River Road - Scenic Region
Scenic beauty abounds from Little Falls to Elk River, with outdoor activities, public gardens, wildlife, and cities revitalizing their riverfronts. And, a museum dedicated to fishing!
Biking Minneapolis Riverfront - Heritage & West River Parkway Trail
We start off biking inside a Target Store, then explore the St Anthony's Heritage Trail and the West River Parkway Trail in downtown Minneapolis on the Mississippi River
Minnesota Great River Road - Metro Region
See the Twin Cities area from a new perspective - on and along the Mighty Mississippi. A National Park dedicated to the Mississippi River leads the way, surrounded by a tremendous variety of attractions and activities for all.
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam
Riding the New Northeast Minneapolis Bike Routes
The grand opening and ride of three new bike routes in Northeast Minneapolis held during Bike Walk Week..
Minneapolis - Bike/Ped Commuting System
A film of the Grand Rounds / Chain of Lakes Area Bicycle / Pedestrian Trails. This film was shot during the afternoon commute on Monday, 8/3/15.
Minneapolis Cycling - Stone Arch Bridge and surrounding area
The History of Chaska Minnesota.
My name is David Olson and I’m a local realtor with the TwinCitiesPropertyFinder.com Team. I work and live here in the city Chaska Minnesota. As a way to provide more insight about our community, I’ve put together some short videos about the city. Today’s episode gives a brief history of the city of Chaska. Feel free to share this with anyone you may know who’s thinking of selling or buying a home in our community.
The recording of Chaska’s history began in 1769, though several markers indicate that the area was inhabited before this time. The city’s name comes from the word Shaska, which is derived from a Dakota name often given to a first born son. The first inhabitants of what is now the city of Chaska are believed to be Native Americans called the Mound Builders, whose ancient communities are known by various styles of earthen mounds built for ceremonial, religious, elite and burial purposes. The mounds in Chaska’s City Square are reminiscent of this practice. Later on, the Dakota Indians (once known as Sioux Indians) moved into this region that was referred to at that time as Big Woods.
Jonathan Carver was exploring the area along the Minnesota River in 1776 and recorded his explorations. Much trading took place in the river valley during this time, especially between French Canadian fur traders and the Dakota. Eventually, a trading post was established in Chaska and by 1851, the area was opened to settlement through the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux and was known as Little Rapids. Thomas Andrew Holmes joined the group of speculators that moved to the area and claimed a 20 acre opening as the town-site and was later mapped by the Shaska Company in 1857. The construction of the original Carver County Courthouse began this same year and was located where the current First National Bank and post office is today. In 1871 Chaska was incorporated as a village and then finally became a city in 1891.
Brick making began in 1857 due to an abundance of high quality clay in the area. Chaska became a prosperous brick manufacturing center and shipped bricks by boat to St. Paul. The city developed quickly as a result of this brick making along with steamboat trade and the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad. Other industries thrived during this time, such as flour making, butter making, vegetable canning, processing of beet sugar and other agricultural products, and the curing of pickes and sauerkraut. Chaska’s population averaged around 2,000 and remained relatively unchanged throughout the first half of the twentieth century. Chaska remained a small town until the 1950’s and 60’s when the “seven county metropolitan area” reached Chaska. The Jonathan New Town design was quickly introduced and it brought new land, jobs, and people to the area.
The city is still expanding and growing today. Many modern industries have moved to Chaska and they continue to do so. The population is booming as a result of the residential construction adding hundreds of new homes per year. Commercial businesses continue to pop up providing retail and service opportunities to residents. Despite all of this change and progress, sensible development regulations and careful planning have preserved the sense of community and rich heritage, allowing the Chaska to exist as both a small town and modern city.
My name is David Olson, I’m a local realtor with the TwinCitiesPropertyFinder.com team. I don’t just work in the area, I live in chaska and if you’re interested in selling or buying a home here, I’ll make sure to take great care of you and your family. Feel free to stop by my website DavidOlsonRealEstate .com or call me at 952.314.9446. have a wonderful day and thanks for watching.
Minnesota River Valley Trail Bloomington MN - Flooded
Minnesota River Valley Bike trail near HW 169 south of Bloomington.
June 26th 2014
Ride 2: Downtown Minneapolis via Greenway to U back via Cedar Lake
From Hopkins to Dowontown Minneapolis via the Greenway across the Mississippi River then back via North Cedar Lake and Kennelworth Trails
Hiking Temperance River State Park in Minnesota
Hiking the Temperance River State Park in Minnesota for our annual family hiking trip takes us to a great state park that we can't wait to get back to! The weather hampered some filming, so I apologize the limited footage in advance. Temperance River State Park is truely a gem along the Minnesota Northshore.
Minneapolis Roadtrip
A while ago I did a road trip with some colleagues. We drove from Minneapolis to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park and back to Minneapolis in only 2 days. To see the beauty we have seen, check out the video.
The drone footage is from one of my colleagues.
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xxx Tamarack River Road, Askov
240 acres of prime hunting land for sale in Pine County, Minnesota. Great mix of property includes wooded land, open fields and 300 fet of Tamarack River frontage, great for deer hunting and bear hunting. Trails through land for ATV riding, walking. Located close to state land and the Nemadji State Forest for endless recreation and hunting. Huge eagle nest settled in a large white pine.
USA, Minnesota, Caribou Falls and Caribou River - 2016 Ultra HD (4K)
Duluth , Caribou Falls and Caribou River .
Music - (thanks for great music)
07 06 18 Grand Portage Minnesota
07-06-18 This is video 9 of 10. I took a little trip along highway 61 in northern Minnesota to the Canadian border stopping here and there to do some drone flying. All I can say is this lookout point in Grand Portage Minnesota is beautiful. Do Something nice for someone today.
Biking the Chain of Lakes Minneapolis Minnesota
Fun fall ride (cold but fun!) on some of my favorite trails on the west side of the Twins on the river. #minneapolis #trails #biking #bikes #specialized #lakes #water #flying #fun
Metro 100 bike ride
Each year I plan a 100 mile ride for friends. In 2009 it was the 'Metro 100'. A two-day ride through my favorite bike trails of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Previous trips have been the 'Minnesota100' up through Central MN and along the North Shore. The' Wisconsin100,' following bike trails in Southern Wisconsin, The 'BluffCountry100', and the 'Mesabi100' on the Iron Range of MN. I make little award plaques for the finishers.
bike trail from saint paul to Univerity of Minnesota
The Best Places to Visit in Minnesota, USA
The Best Places to Visit in Minnesota, USA
Minnesota, nicknamed “ The Land of 10,000 Lakes”, “North Star State”, “The Gopher State”, “The State of Hockey”, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit!
Minnesota is a fantastic place for those who enjoy water sports. In addition, Minnesota is home to a number of delightful cities, scenic national parks and some of the best shopping opportunities in the country. Here is a look at the best places to visit in Minnesota.
#1. Minneapolis
#2.Mall of America
#3.Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
#4.Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
#5.Cathedral of Saint Paul
#6.North Shore Scenic Drive
#7.Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
#8.Minnehaha Falls
#9.Itasca State Park
#10.Munsinger Clemens Gardens
Biking gear for year round bike riding in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis boasts a great biking community (one of the best in the world), but the winters are an extreme challenge because they are long, cold, dark, snowy, and icy. Many riders haven’t given year round riding a chance for fear of not having the correct gear. This video is a quick overview of the gear that I have used while biking year round over the past decade or so here in Minneapolis and in other cold winter climates. None of this gear is particularly special, other than maybe the boots (Steger Mukluks). No matter what you have lying around the house, you can cobble together a winter biking wardrobe! Enjoy the ride.
Quick extra note: I forgot to mention in the video that my goggles are very low quality (I bought them for 1 € at a second hand shop in Innsbruck years ago). They work well for me, but they will occasionally fog up in very cold temperatures. Nicer goggles would avoid this but I have managed without.