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“Backwater” & there was no bridge. In the early 1930’s the owners realized the
Easy Routes for the Little Vessels need, and started a grocery store, and moved the family upstairs.
The current owner Denise, a long time weekend resident of Har-
When we were kids, riding a bike was a daily activity during the sen’s Island, purchased the property about 11 years ago after retir-
summer. As we got old enough to start riding some bigger roads, ing from being a school teacher in Waterford, MI.
a place to get a slice of pizza or an ice cream cone was always part
of our route. Route #2
In keeping with this spirit of adventure!, past editions of the Lake Riverside Grocery - Info Pg. 63
St. Clair Guide gave northern lake explorers with dingys and small Middle Channel to South Channel
boats some “back Page 62 for “Photo Route”
water” route op-
portunities to see Route #2 - Riverside Gro-
wildlife, varieties cery - If you’ve done this
of flowers, and.... route, you know about
ending with great this quaint & peaceful
destinations to family destination on the
meet other ad- old South Channel.
venturers and en-
joy refreshments! We took some friends
to Riverside for their first
All of these time last season, and
destinations are
within a 30 min- while
ute ride or shorter from each other, in somewhat rather protected sitting
waters, so no worries about getting thirsty or needing a restroom on a
while enjoying a relaxing scenic ride on a small boat.
If you’re looking to discover something new, or for many,
remind you of some places you haven’t been for years, included
in this year’s Guide are three picture routes to help you find your
way to three very different destinations.
Route #1 - Walker’s Landing -
Need some quick food? ... Guys? Need a
bag a chips to bring to the party? Run out
beverages while spending the day on Mus-
rocking chair waiting for our
“boat knots” snack (shown
above), our friends said they felt
like they were in Maine... the
good news... we were vacation-
ing on our own Lake St. Clair!!
Route #1 Route #3
Destination - Walker’s Landing - Page 22 Schoolhouse
Middle Channel to the South Channel Grille
Page 56 for Visual - “Photo Route”
camoot? Walker’s is the go-to place.
Walker’s Landing has been a mainstay for Lake St. Clair Route #2
Route #1 Brown’s Bar
boater’s for many years... the building was built in 1896! Brown’s Bar to Riverside
The original owner’s business was to ferry summer people to Walkers’
to the other side of the Maybury Cut, since at that point, Grocery
Landing
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