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Ionia

Ionia County Run

County Complete

I was shocked that this run went as well as it did. My last three runs were rough because I think I pushed myself to do many miles in a short period. I did take the previous two days off, so I had to run a long run, based on my plan always to do a longer run if I ever don’t run a 5k every other day. This run went well.

My second county sign...
My first look at Long Lake in Ionia County. Very shocked at the quality of the houses on the west side of the lake. Many, many very nice places.
Another look at the lake through somebody's yard.
Long Lake was a pretty big lake, but there weren't very many places to get a good look.
East side of the road looking at the creek.
This little creek was very cool to see coming from this big lake. Later as I ran back by this spot, I saw ducks. By that time, I had seen probably eight ducks on this run—lots of birds.
Such a cool little shed with about 4 inches of moss on the roof.
Houses were close to each other on much of this south side of the lake.
Another look at the lake through the trees and over houses and barns.
Finally found a spot where I could get a good look without much blocking the view.
Another look at the east side of the lake.
Found this very cool mailbox and met a dog named Thor and his owner about this time.
Finally found a spot where I could look west, where I started the run.
Very cool building.
I couldn't see the lake during the rest of the run toward the east. It was just roads and houses.
A lot of these types of views all along this stretch of road.
Heading north on a back road toward the lake, hoping I would get one more look. Saw a bunch of ducks and other animals on these swampy sides of the road here.
Such an excellent way to list homes on this little side street using oars.
On the way back heading west.
The other side of the road had some water too.
I took photos on the way out of this location, but I saw these ducks on the way back and got a couple of good shots.
Turned the corner and saw my car sitting there waiting for me. Today was a great day!
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I planned this run because it was the closest undone county to my parent’s house. Still two counties away. A very long drive, but it was fascinating from 131 to Long Lake. The most impressive drive I’ve done for this project. Even more interesting as I approached Long Lake, I saw many things that I’ve never seen before in Michigan. Types of trees, narrow roads with water on both sides, all kinds of interesting sites.

Ionia County

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Easton
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Pewamo
Portland
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Saranac
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