1. Why is this location important? The Thornapple River is a very scenic river that attracts people from inside and outside the area to enjoy boating, fishing, tubing, and other activities including year-round and seasonal homes. The river provides year-round activities and has many areas accessible to the general public.
2. How do the resources shown in this photo help to tell the Byway’s story? The photograph shows the scenic qualities and slow pace of the river, which are two of the Byway’s features that visitors enjoy.
3. How is this resource linked to the other resources along the Byway? The Thornapple River passes through the eastern portion of the Byway and has links to the City of Hastings and the rural portions of the Byway.
4. How is this resource linked to the roadway? The Thornapple River does not cross M-179, but passes east of the roadway and is accessed from the roadway.
5. Has this resources been recognized by any regional or national program or organization? NA.
6. Who owns this resource? Is the owner involved in the Byway Committee or the development of the Byway Management Strategy? Various owners along the river including both public and private. Limited involvement in the Byway Management Strategy.