follows its banks to explore exactly why. What began as a vital lifeline for Native Americans and a launchpad for West Michigan's growth has become the beating heart of a modern city, and there's still plenty of history, mystery, and hidden art to discover along the way. Learn what happened to the rapids that gave Grand Rapids its name, hear about a national record that the city would probably rather forget, and find out how the river continues to shape the city's growth, with development now jumping to the Westside.

Along the route your guide will point out hidden artwork, historic riverside sites, and the wildlife that shares this stretch of water with the rest of the city. It's a beautiful walk at any time of year, and one that gives you a genuine sense of how deeply connected Grand Rapids is to this river, past, present, and future. Perfect for those who love history, architecture, nature, and the kinds of stories that don't make it into the guidebooks.