Grand Rapids Magazine On Sale Now
Posted by Chip Richards in Economy, Whitewater, Whitewater Parks on 16. Apr, 2010 | 0 Comments
Beautiful Avon Makeover
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater, Whitewater Parks on 28. May, 2009 | 0 Comments
Making Waves
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater, Whitewater Parks on 10. May, 2009 | 1 Comment
On Tuesday December 4, 2007, instead of shovels, local government leaders plunged kayak paddles into the earth to celebrate a project about seven years in the making: a whitewater park. The Glenwood Springs City Council awarded an $888,838 contract in November for construction of a ‘park and play’ whitewater feature in the Colorado River. A [...]
Think Global, Act Local!
Posted by Chip Richards in Advocacy, Whitewater Parks on 28. Apr, 2009 | 0 Comments
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 is your next big opportunity to make a difference in our community. Join us at 6:30 pm at Harrison Park Elementary School 1440 Davis Ave NW. This is the final draft session of the Green Grand Rapids Process. Nothing is more ‘cool’ than getting involved.
Rapids Sure Bet In Reno, Nevada
Posted by Chip Richards in Whitewater, Whitewater Parks on 25. Mar, 2009 | 0 Comments
In 2004, Reno transformed a neglected industrial section of their Truckee River and Wingfield Park into a beautiful whitewater course and successful tourist destination. In an attempt to diversify its attractions, “The Biggest Little City” is selling itself as “America’s Adventure Place,” or so the tourist tag line goes.
