Tag Archives: canoe

Sore Butts and Herons

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Joe Neely

Tom Writes . . . Holy 2018! June 22 and 23 – Jones Road to Webber Dam. Eagle, Michigan, to the boondocks between Portland and Lyons. We paddled two days in a row. First time we have been on the … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Welcomes

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Joe Neely

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 →

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Lansing: the Industrial Side of the Grand

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Joe Neely

We paddled through the city of Lansing, Michigan, our state capital, right in the center of the lower part of our state, from Grand River Park to the Lansing Northern Dam. Continue reading →

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Bunker Road to Riverbend Natural Area

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Joe Neely

Tom Writes (Joe adds photos and editorial notes) . . .  Monday, July 3, 2017 (Started north of Eaton Rapids, pulled out south of Lansing) The theme for today’s paddle was Human Beings. We saw dozens of people paddling canoes … Continue reading →

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August 19, largely photos

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Joe Neely

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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