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Category Archives: nature
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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Don’t Eat the Red Berries!
December 1, 2017 Tom Writes . . . Grand Ledge Dam to Jones Road Bridge in Eaton County Training for the Winter Canoe Olympics We really like our canoe, and we really like our river, and, we are couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Michigan, nature, paddling, rivers
Tagged brothers, Grand River, Michigan, rivers, sycamore trees, Winter
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