Boardman River - Traverse City Michigan - Drone Footage
Aerial Footage of the Boardman River from a F450 Flamewheel WIth a GoPro Hero3.
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Sabin dam, Boardman River, Traverse City, Michigan
This plant was built in 1920. It's the second of four dams from the mouth of the Boardman. There are 2 Leffel vertical turbines and it has a total output of 900kw. It's located South of Traverse City,MI on Cass St. just north on the TCAPS bus garage. The dam makes a head of 19 feet. Sadly, all of the dams on the river, except the Union dam are going to come out in the near future. It hasn't made power for several years.
Boardman river downtown Traverse City
Pancake Ride - Boardman River - Traverse City Trail Fest
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Boardman River Engineered Log Jam Tour
Boardman River Engineered Log Jam Tour
Boardman River Float Trip
Paddle-boarding, Hiking, and Hitchhiking makes for a quality day trip.
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Salmon in the Boardman River
Salmon in the Boardman River in Traverse City. Courtesy of Johnny Allen and
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Kayak, Canoe or SUP the Boardman River with The River & 231 Outfitters in Traverse City, MI
Watch The River & 231 Outfitters owner, Michael Sutherland as he gives you a tour of the best ways to enjoy the Boardman River & Lake with the tours provided by The River at Traverse City and 231 Outfitters!
Follow us on our amazing Biking & Kayaking the TART/Boardman Loop Tour. Take a bike from Clinch Park Marina downtown Traverse City to either Saban Dam or to Boardman Lake where we will have either a Kayak, Canoe or Stand Up Paddle Board waiting for you to make your way back down the amazing Boardman River, ending at West Grand Traverse Bay and Clinch Park!
Learn about this Biking/Kayak tour that we offer and the full range of Eco Tours that we offer by visiting TheRiverTC.com or call 231-883-1413!
Looking to buy a new Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board this season, visit 231Outfitters.com or visit our retail location at 221 W. Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684
5000 S River Road on the Boardman River
Classic river home loaded with charm and character in exceptional condition. Over 600 feet of prime Boardman River frontage, 10 acres of woods and only a few miles from town. The large covered porch overlooks the fields, woods and river. Much of this home has been updated, including metal roof, heat system, windows and kitchen. The outbuildings include a gazebo and two garages for all the toys and tools, in addition to the attached garage. This private oasis is only a couple miles down a county maintained gravel road for easy access to town, yet offering all the privacy and recreational opportunities you could ever want, including direct access to 1000's of acres of state land. Paddling, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, biking and dirt bikes right out your back door.
The Changing River - Delta Formation at the Mouth of the Boardman River
As shown in a recent Nature Change mini-documentary (Bringing Down Sabin), Sabin is the last of three dams to be removed from the Boardman River in a massive effort to restore the free-flow and ecological integrity of the Boardman River. A large team of engineers, ecologists, heavy equipment operators and many others are working to lower the water impounded behind the dam and return the river to its original channel. As they do, one of the biggest challenges is the management of sand, silt and organic sediments that have accumulated behind the dam for nearly 100 years.
In this mini-documentary, Nature Change speaks with three of the project leaders about the processes used to manage sediment at dam removal sites.
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The Fate of the Lower Boardman River
Is the Lower Boardman River being choked with development? Can it handle the stormwater pouring off urban areas throughout the Traverse City Area? Are there any natural areas left to protect along its meandering banks?
riter, poet, teacher and fisherman, Michael Delp raises these and many other questions with Christine Crissman, Executive Director of the Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay. In this lively exchange of views, we learn that city, state and federal regulations – as they exist today – may not be enough to preserve the natural habitat and water quality of the Lower Boardman River and the Grand Traverse Bay.
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Boardman River Weir
Boardman River Fish Weir in Traverse City, Michigan
South Branch Boardman River, Traverse City State Forest, South Boardman, Michigan
KaBrew Traverse City
Kayaking + Brewery Tours = KaBrew. Take a kayak trip along the Boardman River in Traverse City and stop along the way at some of the best craft breweries in Northern Michigan and you have what is called a KaBrew! Join us on a KaBrew adventure any day of the week during our scheduled times (11:00 am - 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm).
Boardman River Brown
Nice brown trout caught on a size 12 parachute adams on 5/17/17
Brown Bridge Launch Site on Boardman River Traverse City MI
Great launch site on the Boardman River in Traverse City. Come stay at our cottages at SpiderLakeCottage.com
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Tall Ship Manitou
Sail Back in Time!
Step into the age of sail aboard this majestic replica of an 1800’s coasting cargo schooner. Manitou offers two hour sails, Floating Bed & Breakfast, and multi-day Windjammer Cruises.
Windjammer Cruises
“Hidden Treasure”… “Undiscovered Paradise”… phrases that are well suited for the island wilderness areas, charming coastal villages and sailing routes traveled by the tall ship Manitou in these “fresh water seas.” Pristine deserted sandy beaches capped by beautiful rolling hillsides… Clear, sparkling, swimmer-friendly waters… Wonderful sailing breezes… All are typical of this area.
Join us aboard Manitou for a unique adventure back in time. You will discover the beauty of northern Lake Michigan from the deck of this majestic sailing vessel while enjoying a level of relaxation rarely experienced in today’s frenzied world.
What could be better than a sail on Grand Traverse Bay on a tall ship? How about sailing on Grand Traverse Bay while enjoying the Best Scoop of Ice Cream in America? Sampling wine along with regional cuisine? How about singing along to traditional sea chanteys with a Northern Michigan flair? All of these opportunities, and more, are available all summer long aboard the Manitou on one of our Specialty Cruises. Check out the listings below and find your new favorite activity. Make sure you book early, however – The specialty sails tend to fill up fast!
Traverse City (/ˈtrævərs ˈsɪti/ or locally /ˈtrævər.sɪti/) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Grand Traverse County,[6] although a small portion extends into Leelanau County. It is the largest city in the 21-county Northern Michigan region. The population was 14,674 at the 2010 census, with 143,372 in the Traverse City micropolitan area.
The Traverse City area is the largest producer of tart cherries in the United States.[7] Near the time of cherry harvest, the city hosts the annual week-long National Cherry Festival in the first full week of July, attracting approximately 500,000 visitors annually.[8] The surrounding countryside also produces grapes, and is one of the centers of wine production in the Midwest.[9] Tourism, both summer and winter, is another key industry. The Traverse City area features varied natural attractions, including freshwater beaches, vineyards, a National Lakeshore, downhill skiing areas, and numerous forests.[10] In 2009, TripAdvisor named Traverse City the number two small town travel destination in the United States.[11] In 2012, the city was listed among the 10 best places to retire in the country by U.S. News & World Report.[12]
Traverse City, like most of Grand Traverse County many other cities in the United States, is laid out in a grid plan. Major streets run east-west and north-south. North-south streets are named after people, trees, and geographical locations. East-west streets are named after numbers and people.
Traverse City has many fairly tall buildings for a small city. The tallest building is the Park Place Hotel (at 9 stories), although recently, many proposals have been made to build taller buildings. One of these was the River West building, which did not end up being built.
Traverse City has many beaches and public parks. A notable example is Clinch Park, a public park, beach, and splash pad. This park can be very congested during the summer months and especially during the National Cherry Festival.
Traverse City is a part of the greater Northern Michigan region. The city is the main inland port of the Grand Traverse Bay—a long, natural harbor separated from the waters of Lake Michigan by the Leelanau Peninsula, and divided longitudinally almost evenly by a narrow peninsula of tiered hillsides and farmland called Old Mission Peninsula.
The most prominent of the city's waterways is the Boardman River. Along with Boardman Lake, the river is part of the Boardman River Watershed. The Boardman's 287-square-mile (740 km2) watershed contributes one-third of the water volume to the bay and is one of Michigan's top-ten fisheries, with more than 36 miles (58 km) of its 179 miles (288 km) designated as a Blue Ribbon trout fishery.[19] It is also a state-designated Natural River.[20] Recently, a large project was finished on the Boardman.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.66 square miles (22.43 km2), of which, 8.33 square miles (21.57 km2) of it is land and 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2) is water.[21]