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Monday, September 28, 2026

Walking the Grand River Trail

Bob and I have been trying to get out and enjoy some time outside before the weather really changes and we don't want to be out there.
We're really blessed in our area by a trail system that's been set up to run near the Grand River for many miles. It's a continuous trail that's 36 miles long, from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven and is designed for walking and biking, and in some areas kayaking and canoeing.

We've walked several sections of this trail, and went walking on it again recently. We did a section we've walked before, but went a little further this time.



Look at this beautiful walkway. It's paved with bridges over streams and marshy areas.





A pretty stream we crossed.













Walking along the river.  Someone was fishing out there.






Getting closer to the city, we could see this apartment complex that was built to look like a castle.






Unique mushrooms we saw along the way.












A big fallen tree we saw along the way.







There were still a lot of wild flowers out there.

























More wildflowers.  


It was a great way to enjoy sunshine and God's beautiful creation!

21 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Dear Mari, what a magnificent place to explore and enjoy a walk in God's beautiful creation. It looks pretty and serene. I love the views, the water, the mushrooms 🍄 look like a work of art. God's art. The glorious rays of sunlight shimmering in a few of your pictures add to the majestic beauty.
The shadows play another role in the glory of God's masterpiece.
Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

🌺 Debby/From My Shasta Home said...

Oh how pretty. The river reminds me of my Sacramento river and we too have a trail system for biking, walking, and skating. I like that pathway too. What a romantic place to be. The wildflowers are so colorful.

Chatty Crone said...

Wish we had a place as pretty as that to go out and explore and walk. The two wildflowers were gorgeous.

Ginny Hartzler said...

It is all so beautiful! For some reason, make me think of the Garden of Eden!!

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Thanks for taking us on this beautiful walk with you.
The wildflowers are still gorgeous too-especially that last shot of the purple ones.

Nicole Orriëns said...

Such a lovely way to spend time outside and do something together. It looks beautiful Mari.

Tampereen Mummu said...

Nice nature photos, you still have the colors of summer in nature.
I also always think in nature how beautifully God has made nature for us humans and animals. It shows God's love for us.
Have a nice day, Mari!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Thank you, Mari, for sharing these gorgeous photos with all of us here. You do live in such a beautiful area of the country. Wow!

Catherine said...

Beautiful! I wish we had such a nice walking place here!
We will start walking in January when my husband will be retired.

Kim Carberry said...

That trail sounds wonderful and it looks like a great walk! What pretty pictures.

Prims By The Water said...

What a beautiful walk and so much to see. That sure was a pretty big tree that fell. Janice

Lori said...

Your area is so beautiful. What lovely views to be out walking in.

photowannabe said...

What a magical place to walk and kudos to Michigan for setting up trails for enjoying the outdoors. 36 miles of walking places is quite a huge set aside place for people to enjoy.
Your photos are so beautiful. I especially like the "Bouquet of Mushrooms" (:0)
Sue

Jenny the Pirate said...

Just glorious. I hope you're able to do that many more times before the snow flies! xoxo 🏴‍☠️

Jean said...

How lovely that you have such a beautiful trail system between two cities!!! Your photos are spectacular!

Terri D said...

Mari, that walkway/trail is beyond beautiful!! The weather looks perfect for a nice log walk, taking in such beauty all along the way. Thanks for sharing it with us!! xo

HappyK said...

Sure looks like a wonderful place to go walking. The pictures are all fantastic!!

Lowcarb team member said...

What a great place to go walking.
Lovely photographs.

All the best Jan

Kim said...

You really do have some magical areas to walk in. Here we do have woods and a lot of beaches, docks and waterfronts, but none of the really cool architecture that you seem to have in your parks. I think that makes the walk so much more interesting!!

Henny Penny said...

Mari, I have never seen a more beautiful place to walk! Really! Your pictures all look like paintings that should be framed. Sure makes our little dirt path look boring. :)

Miss Merry said...

What a gorgeous place for a walking trail! I am sure your husband and you find new surprises every time you walk the trails. And what perfect weather to enjoy your walks!