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Roselle Park in Ada Michigan ~ Grand River Natural Habitat Trail

By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Real Estate Agent with Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner

November 06, 2009 08:01 AM

Roselle Park in Ada Michigan along the Grand River is 247 acre park that is

a dedicated Natural Habitat Refuge. On a rainy Saturday a few weeks

ago, we stopped and took a few photos. It was cold and windy but

the fall colors were great. We walked on one of the trails along the Grand

River. A very peaceful place to visit. Dogs on leashes are welcome.

silos at Roselle Park Ada MI

These silos were left from the previous owner of the property. The one with

the stars on top has been made into a 9 story observation tower.

Dedication Stone at Roselle Park Ada MI

This stone states that Roselle park is dedicated the people of Ada Township

view from silo tower Roselle Park Ada MI

View from the observation tower toward the Grand River

walking path at Roselle Park Ada MI

On the walking trail along the river.

Grand River Ada MI at Roselle Park

The Grand River, the longest river in Michigan. It starts near Hillsdale MI and

winds it's way north then west, eventually emptying into Lake Michigan.

This spot is just north of the confluence of the Thornapple River at Ada MI.

Roselle Park Nature Preserve on the Grand River

Roselle Park Flood Stage Spring 2009 Video

Roselle Park Photos

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Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Terry and Bonnie - What terrific photos of a very beautiful place. I really enjoyed your photoblog! I was wondering about the steam I can see in photo #4? What is it from? I particularly like that photo - how the trail starts at the lower corner and leads the eye to the popping color of the tree. Really nice!

Debi

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Nov 06, 2009 09:44 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

Turn one of the silos in to an observatory was a great idea and I bet on a clear night, you can get some amazing photos.

Todd Clark - www.LivingBeaverton.com

Nov 06, 2009 12:25 PM

Jim & Maria Hart

Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC Real Estate

What a great place to just go and relax. I'm sure that it's one of the "little know secrets" that you've just told the world about!

Nov 06, 2009 02:58 PM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Debi: Thanks for the feature...didn't expect that. The "steam" is probaby rain on the lens, it was a wet & windy weather day. I love to take pictures of paths, what seems like a boring shot can turn out really well - must be the perspective. Bonnie

Nov 07, 2009 02:18 AM

Todd: I'll have to try night photos - full moon of course, there aren't any lights out there at all! The tower is well worth the climb up !

Nov 07, 2009 02:20 AM

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Terry and Bonnie

What a great conversion and use of silos. I know a guy that built a poker room for he and his friends on the top of it. My guess is his wife did not approve of it.

Nov 08, 2009 05:23 AM

Jim and Maria: We live a short distance from it and don't visit it often enough.

Nov 08, 2009 08:42 AM

Tom: I'm not sure that is an approved use in our area. But it sounds like a good use to me.

Nov 08, 2009 08:43 AM

Sharon & Bruce Walter

Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN

West Lafayette homes for sale

I enjoyed your pictoblog, Bonnie. The pictures were especially beautiful along the river. Congratulations on your feature.

Nov 14, 2009 01:32 PM

Sharon: Thanks for commenting, I have rediscovered an old hobby in taking photos for blogs. I find myself taking pictures everywhere!

Nov 15, 2009 01:44 AM

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