Category Archives: rivers

Official Grand River Expedition Cancelled; Neely Brothers Still Hope to Complete Their Quest This Year

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Joe Neely

Joe Reports . . .  Every ten years since 1990 an organized expedition to paddle the length of the Grand River has taken place, most recently under the auspices of Middle Grand River Organization of Watersheds.  That organization has announced … Continue reading →

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River Art at U of M Cancer Center

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Joe Neely

Note: all photographs of artwork herein are copyrighted and used with the knowledge of and permission from the artist, Martina Celerin. It is prohibited to duplicate or otherwise make use of these photographs without the express written permission of the … Continue reading →

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An Amtrak Travelogue: Ann Arbor to Chicago

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Joe Neely

Writing of other things until we can get out on the Grand again. Part 1 of 2 Joe Writes . . .   We arrive at the Ann Arbor train station 40 minutes before our scheduled 7:40 am departure for … Continue reading →

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We’re Back . . . Kind Of

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Joe Neely

Joe Writes . . . Yes, we are still alive. No, we did not travel the Grand River in 2019. Yes, we will complete our journey in 2020. This was not a year for canoeing. I have been busy for … Continue reading →

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To Dredge or Not to Dredge: What’s Best for the River?

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Joe Neely

Joe Writes . . .  Diogenes, call off your search. An honest man has been found. He’s Spring Lake Township Supervisor John Nash, who opposes a proposal to dredge a channel in the Grand River from Grand Rapids to Spring … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day on the Grand

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Joe Neely

Joe Writes . . .  Tom and I began the year on the Grand River: not paddling, but hiking. Along with our spouses, we spent New Year’s Eve at our sister’s home in Ferrysburg on Grand Haven’s North Shore. The … Continue reading →

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The Speech I Meant to Give

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Joe Neely

November 3, 2018 Joe Writes . . .  Last night there was a great event – Ignite Ann Arbor 11 – at the downtown branch of the Ann Arbor District Library. My speech didn’t go as planned but I am … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad and the Uncertain on the Grand

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Joe Neely

Joe Writes . . .  Forgive us both for not writing of late. There has been a lot going on in our lives, and with winter approaching I am turning my attention to renovating a house near Dexter. Once finished … Continue reading →

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Poetry on the Grand River

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Joe Neely

Not just any old conversation will do . . .

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An Inkling of Home

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Joe Neely

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 →

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