rapids

Grand Rapids, known for its historic rapids, may see a revival. Find out why some want to restore the river's natural flow for a safer and more adventurous experience.

Starting on June 1st, one of the first major sections of the Restore the Rapids transition begins along the riverfront. The North Monroe Parking Lot will be shutting down forever on Thursday, June 1st to begin its transformation into a green space...

Bet you didn't know, but the real "Grand Rapids" were removed way back in the day and the dams and other things were put in their place, but now there is a big push to put them back.

This is pretty cool for the beer drinker. Not that long ago, we were rated the #1 beer city in the US, so this will fit in perfectly.  The new Grand Rapids Brewing Company will be opening soon,  in the former location of MY Bar on the corner of Fulton and Ionia. They will be offering a full line of organic brews, as well as a nice line of organic food as well.

I bet you didn't know what most of the original "rapids" of Grand Rapids were removed in an effort to aid in shipping and factories along the river in the 1800's and up to the mid 1900's...  After the main shipping ended on the river, we had Grand Rapids with no rapids to speak of. So they put some artificial "rapids" if you want to call them that along the river - made mostly

This is crazy, and it's even in our own back yard - Big Rapids. This place is loaded simple ashtrays and fishing lures, a full-size replica of a lynching tree. But all are united by a common theme: They are steeped in racism so intense it makes you blush!

Check out this photo of Grand Rapids from 1929 - I have to tell you - then if it wasn't for the Mckay Tower or the Amway hotel, I probably wouldn't have had any clue this was Grand Rapids back in the day.   Seeing as this photo is coming close to 100 years old, it's wild to think about how much has changed downtown. Just loo...

This is such a cool event! It’s Back – Restaurant Week in Grand Rapids and West Michigan November 3rd-11th! Over 70 Restaurants Featured this year with one of kind and unique dining!

Good Ol GR! Most of us love living here, but here are some facts you may... or may not know of about our beloved town of Grand Rapids, MI!

Okay, I love Grand Rapids. I really do. I'm glad to pay my taxes for the city, the parks, they safety and everything else... but in this case... eh not so much

Just Got back from a press conference for the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts...  We should be really proud to have such a cool festival right here in our own hometown. This year looks to be the biggest ever. They've exapanded the Food area a ton, plus don't forget all the great music around too. Me ...

This kid is pretty bright. Actually, looks like he put some time into this video as well.