Stop and have a snack, or listen to the birds, along the Hodenpyl Woods trail. Photo by Howard Meyerson.
By Howard Meyerson
Though Grand Rapids’ downtown is often bustling, nature is never far away: green havens can be found throughout the city and all along the Grand River corridor. More than two dozen natural environs can be found within 10-minutes of Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. Several are within easy walking distance, and the rest are close enough to visit on your lunch break or during a lull in your conference schedule or trip itinerary! – Read more on the Experience GR Blog at: Nearby Parks and Trails.
The Outdoor Journal 