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A painted architectural rendering of the restored Grand River rapids running through downtown Grand Rapids, whitewater breaking over rocks with city buildings behind

OPE Real Grand Rapids

We’re stoked that Grand Rapids is restoring the real rapids in the Grand River.

A low concrete dam throwing up a straight line of froth across the Grand River between two arched stone bridges under a gray sky

NOPE Fake Grand Rapids

These little dams ruined the rapids and have zero aura, they need to go.

Ope or Nope · August 19, 2026

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An illuminated Denny’s Diner sign glowing yellow and red against a black night sky

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A hand-painted Starlite Drive Thru mural on a white cinderblock wall, a retro waitress holding a tray with a burger, fries and a coney beside a red arrow

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