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An Inkling of Home
September 7 and 8, 2018 – Saranac to Ada, Michigan Tom Writes . . . Two lovely days on the Grand River. Recent rains have given us a strong current, in our direction. The Lords of the Winds have … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, paddling, rivers, Uncategorized, wildlife
Tagged Ada MI, dragonfly, eagles, Lowell MI, Saranac MI
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Saranac to Lowell in Pictures
September 7, 2018 Water Temperature 70 F, Air Temperature 68 F Joe Writes . . . For now I will simply post some photos from a great day on the river. I expect Tom will take up the slack and … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, paddling, wildlife
Tagged brothers, eagles, Grand River, Herons, Lowell MI, Michigan, Saranac MI
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The Old Men and the River
August 16, 2018 – Ionia to Saranac, Michigan, 10 Miles 3.5 hours including lunch break Tom Writes . . . CANOE and GRACEFUL never go together at our age. My brother Joe and I are cute as can be, and … Continue reading
Posted in canoe, Environment, nature, paddling, rivers, Uncategorized
Tagged age, brothers, canoeing, Grand River, Ioinia, Michigan, Saranac, Walt Whitman
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Ionia to Saranac
. . . or, All Hail the Mighty Fisherman August 24, 2018 Water Temp a steady 70 F, Air Temp 69 – 76 F Joe Writes . . . I finally caught a fish on the Grand. Most trips I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, paddling, Uncategorized
Tagged brothers, canoeing, fishing, Grand River, Ionia MI, Michigan, Saranac MI
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Bald Eagles and The Alibi: Paddling Into Ionia
Joe’s Photo Essay (followed by Tom’s writing) Lyons to Ionia on Michigan’s Grand River August 10, 2018 Tom Writes . . . Lyons to Ionia, a Perfect Morning on the River, about Six and a Half … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, paddling, rivers
Tagged eagles, Grand River, Ionia MI, Lyons MI
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Over the Dam, Through the Chute and Into Lyons
This and That Tuesday July 24, 2018. Webber Dam to Lyons, MI. About 7 miles. Joe Writes . . . We could call the stretch of the Grand River between Portland and Lyons ‘Bald Eagle Byway.’ We had numerous sightings … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, rivers
Tagged Beatles, blue heron, brothers, eagles, Grand River, immigration, Lyons MI, Michigan, wildlife
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A Tale of Two Welcomes
Joe Writes . . . Paddling the Grand, a bit short of Portland, we came upon a lovely oasis and an invitation to pause and rest. While ‘No Trespassing’ signs are common along the river’s bank, a homemade sign here … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, rivers, Uncategorized
Tagged brothers, canoe, Grand River, immigration, Portland MI, rivers
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No Motorcycles In The Canoe
Tom Asks… Joe, my Skipper, my Admiral, can you afford to buy a Harley? If you would just buy us a good motorcycle, we could put said motorcycle in the middle of our canoe, in front of your stern … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, rivers
Tagged birds, Lyons, Maple River, Maple River Campground, motorcycles, Muir, sandhill cranes, woodpeckers
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Snapping Turtles and Olive Loaf
February 9, 2018 Joe Writes . . . A belated Happy New Year. We are anxious to get on the river again, even to the extent of planning to paddle amidst the ice floes if we get a winter thaw. … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, Uncategorized, Winter
Tagged cabin fever, Flint, goulash, Grand River, Kalamazoo, Koegel Meats, nostalgia, olive loaf, turtle
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The River Heals
December 23, 2017 Joe Writes . . . Happy Holidays to all who care about rivers, woods and water in Michigan and all over this land. Be vigilant; these are perilous times. I was recently gobsmacked by the realization that … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, nature, paddling, rivers, Uncategorized
Tagged alcohol, brothers, Christmas, Grand River, Michigan
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