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Friday, October 4, 2024

Manistee Riverwalk Reopens

 The Manistee Riverwalk is one of the nicest urban, water-side pathways anywhere. It's almost like a gamescape with varying surfaces, levels, views, etc. A part of it has been closed for repairs, but for once, my luck was fantastic. I had to go to Manistee today, and they just re-opened that section.

A lot of it is in sun, with pavement and flower beds. Lots of flower beds. You may see more of that tomorrow. Even this late, there were still nice things to see
Manistee Riverwalk


Other parts are like shaded secret entrances to other worlds.
manistee Riverwalk


The primary business street, River Street, is a level above the walk. Many of the buildings are old. I love this section near the Cypress St Bridge. With the shadow of a railing from the upper level and the old stone and brick, it looks like a castle.

manistee riverwalk


When you get out at the west end, the Manistee River empties into Lake Michigan. This is the Manistee Lighthouse.
manistee lighthouse


On the walk back, there is this really nice view of the river. This is also a shipping channel as boats come in to Manistee Lake, so it has to be kept open and clear. In fact, it was a dredging operation that caused part of the walk to be closed for most of the summer. But this shows how there is a great variety of landscapes along the route.
manistee river near lake michigan


Almost back to the beginning. This is the Cypress Street Bridge. It's a drawbridge and has been closed for repairs most of the last two years. I know everyone is happy to see it open again. You can just barely see the railroad swing bridge beyond in its open position. I know I did a post on that, but I can't find it to link. Another time.
cypress st bridge manistee


Finally for today, another artsy shot. This is nothing but the reflection of a post. But I like it a lot.
reflection of a post


Most of the day was spent finishing up the necessary stuff I've been working on and then getting it delivered. This walk was my reward.

Miles hiked in 2024: 473.9 Manistee Riverwalk, both directions. 3.5 miles

See Manistee Riverwalk

3 comments:

The Oceanside Animals said...

Lulu: "Uh-oh, it's in the sun, you say? Dada is going to need his giant hat ..."

Ann said...

That was the perfect reward for getting the necessary stuff done.

Sharkbytes said...

Lulu- sun here, is not like sun there. Lots of shady places

Ann- it certainly was.