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A Brief Photo Essay: the source and the terminus
The Grand near its source in Liberty Township, Jackson County. With firm footing, a good high school long jumper could clear its width . . . . . . contrast with the Grand at its mouth, where it empties into … Continue reading
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Tagged Grand Haven MI, Grand River, Jackson MI, Lake Michigan
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August 26: Sharp Park to Downtown Jackson
Joe Writes . . . We canoed for 5 hours yesterday and never saw another soul out on the water, at least not until we woke a homeless guy sleeping under a bridge as we approached downtown Jackson. I’m pretty … Continue reading
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Tagged Brix Soda Company, canoeing, Eaton Rapids MI, Farmers Market, Grand River, Grand River Brewery, Jackson MI, Michigan
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August 19, 2016: Approaching Jackson
Tom writes . . . We made it from Vandercook Lake all the way to the city limit of the city of Jackson, Michigan. The river flows generally northward in this section, but still is very twisty. The river is … Continue reading
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Tagged canoeing, Grand River, Jackson MI, Michigan, Vandercook Lake
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August 19, largely photos
Vandercook Lake to Ella Sharp Park Joe writes . . . There is water in the river as a result of 5″ of rain a few days ago. This was a nice stretch because we had some open water paddling … Continue reading
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Tagged Brown's Lake, canoe, canoeing, Grand River, Jackson MI, Michigan, Vandercook Lake, Williams Lake
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August 7, 2016: Starting Down the Grand
TOM WRITES . . . Joe and I met at a very nice place, Vandercook Lake, south of Jackson, Michigan. And then we drove to a place that is not really even a place, just a little bridge on a … Continue reading
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