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Rio’s Olympic Swimming Pools Are Turning Green
Rio’s Olympic Swimming Pools Are Turning Green
Rio’s Olympic Swimming Pools Are Turning Green
It's not attractive to have a green swimming pool in your backyard, let alone at the Olympics. In the past two days, both the water polo and the diving pool in Rio have turned from a normal blue color to a dark green. FINA (the organization responsible for governing swimming and diving) said that some of the cleaning chemicals ran out and caused algae to grow...
Area Pools Open June 10
Area Pools Open June 10
Area Pools Open June 10
Though we haven't seen a ton of warm weather yet in Grand Rapids, this summer is supposed to be a scorcher. When you're looking for a place to cool down, you can head to GR's city pools and splash pads. This year, Grand Rapids city pools and water playgrounds open on Friday, June 10.
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Enjoy the Water [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Enjoy the Water [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Enjoy the Water [Sponsored]
Boaters should enjoy their time on the water, being smart and playing safely while on it. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urges you to be smart while out boating, regardless of whether you're on an inland lake, river, stream, pond, rapids, creek, whitewater course or one of the Great Lakes like Lake Michigan.
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Paddle Smart [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Paddle Smart [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Paddle Smart [Sponsored]
Paddle sports are the fastest-growing segment of recreational boating, with more than 300,000 paddle craft, primarily kayaks, being sold annually in the U.S., according to the Water Sports Industry Association and the U.S. Coast Guard. Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, rowing, rafting and various other paddle sports are thrilling, exciting and fun. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandvi
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Remember That Personal Watercraft Is a Boat [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Remember That Personal Watercraft Is a Boat [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Remember That Personal Watercraft Is a Boat [Sponsored]
There's plenty of summertime left and lots of boating still to be done. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urges you to say safe as possible when boating. Caution and common sense are necessary, regardless of whether you're using a powerboat, a sailboat, a pontoon, a fishing boat, a ski boat or personal watercraft.
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Stay Afloat, Don’t Sink [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Stay Afloat, Don’t Sink [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Stay Afloat, Don’t Sink [Sponsored]
While the long Independence Day weekend may be over, there's still plenty of summer left and boating to be done. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urge you to keep yourself, those around you and others as safe as possible when boating. One main tip: Keep your boat afloat; don't sink out there. And if you do or must, there are steps to take when that happens to prot
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Don’t Drink and Boat [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Don’t Drink and Boat [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Don’t Drink and Boat [Sponsored]
The festive and summery Independence Day weekend is here! Celebrating the Fourth of July holiday this year means a three-day weekend for many and some extra time to truly relax, enjoy and play out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urges for you to keep you, those around you and others as safe as possible on the water when out boating. Embrace the thre
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Follow the Rules of the Water [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Follow the Rules of the Water [Sponsored]
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Follow the Rules of the Water [Sponsored]
Summer is here! It officially arrived last Saturday, and this is truly the season when many love to relax and play out on the water. Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating. In embracing summer and enjoying the great outdoors on the water and at the beach, here's another tip good for boaters and beach-g

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