Skateboarding and Curbed Competition

A skateboarder performs a trick mid-air at a skatepark, surrounded by several people watching. The background features graffiti and a chain-link fence.

Skateboarding @ Clemente DIY skate park On July 15th we hosted our second Explore Your Parks event at Roberto Clemente DIY skate park. If you have not been to this skate park before, the park is primarily maintained by the skate community in Grand Rapids, and many of the ramps and trick builds are built […]

Bouldering and Climbing

People climbing colorful outdoor bouldering walls with a crowd watching. The walls feature vibrant designs, including a yellow figure with flowers and a black feather. Climbers are focused, and the scene is lively with observers in casual attire.

Bouldering and Climbing @ Highland Park In June we hosted our first event for our Explore Your Parks Series, kicking it off at Highland Park! GR Boulder Project hosted a kids climb in the morning, a climbing clinic to follow, and a two part climbing competition in the afternoon. Climbers could take home a pair […]

Kayaking the Grand River

Two people kayaking on a river, both wearing life jackets and holding paddles. One wears sunglasses and is in an orange kayak, while the other is in a red kayak and wearing a cap. Trees line the riverbank in the background under an overcast sky.

Friends launched the Outdoor Adventures event series this year with the kayaking experience, co-sponsored by DGRI. Lorena is a proud Latina woman and business professional who loves to spend time outdoors and experience nature. In her free time, you can probably find her biking, hiking, and backpacking! This summer, Lorena fell in love with a […]

For the Kids: Night Skies (& coloring pages)

Mid-August is the time to look up at the night sky – the Persied meteor shower is happening! How many shooting stars can you count in a minute? If you miss the Persied shower, don’t worry–we can see meteor showers all throughout the year. The Draconids happen in early October and the Leonids are throughout […]

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