Archive for the ‘Whitewater Parks’ Category
Making Waves
Creating A Wave Feature On The Colorado River.
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 number of other groups and businesses also donated funds for the project.
Think Global, Act Local!
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Urban Nirvana
Confluence Park, Denver
Rapids Sure Bet In Reno, Nevada
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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National Weather Service, River Observations- Observation - GDRM4 - Grand River at Grand Rapids (Michigan)Flood Stage: 18.0 ft Latest Observation: 6.25 ft Observation Time: Mar 11, 2010 09:00 AM EST AHPS Hydrologic Service Area Homepage: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=grr
- Observation - GDRM4 - Grand River at Grand Rapids (Michigan)
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Sponsors
The following sponsors advocate the health of the Grand River and the fiscally-responsible research and creation of this project.
