The Greenway is made up of 2,200 acres bordering the Red River and Red Lake River in the twin cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota (commonly called Greater Grand Forks). The Greenway was constructed after the devastating Flood of 1997. The land encompasses major portions of the two communities that used to sit in the flood plain. After the flood, several neighborhoods had to be removed to make way for a massive new dike system. The Greenway includes the lands bordering the two rivers and in between these new dikes. See also the Red River disambiguation page. ... The Red Lake River is a river located in northwestern Minnesota. ... Twin cities are either: two towns or cities that are geographically close to each other, and often referred to collectively; or two distant cities which, perhaps because of similar circumstances, such as industrial decline, or demographics, agree to partner each other and share expertise (e. ... Grand Forks City Hall Grand Forks is a United States city located in the state of North Dakota. ... East Grand Forks City Hall East Grand Forks is a city located in Polk County, Minnesota. ... Greater Grand Forks is the name used by some people to designate the twin cities of Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota. ... Cairn in Grand Forks commemorating the 1997 flood The Red River in Manitoba and the U.S. states of Minnesota and North Dakota has flooded repeatedly through the centuries, endangering lives and property. ... Flood Plain along Lynches River Johnsonville, South Carolina Showing high water mark on tupelo and cypress trees In geography, a flood plain is a plain formed of sediment, typically dropped by a river. ... Dyke (normal International spelling) or Dike (normal American spelling) can mean several things: A dyke / dike is a long wall built to keep out the sea or enclose land. ...

Although not yet completed, The Greenway currently offers an extensive system of trails, festival grounds, nature preserves, picnic areas, and a campground. The Greenway also hosts several events throughout the year including a a major art festival, catfishing tournament, and a lighted Christmas display. Families Akysidae Amblycipitidae Amphiliidae Ariidae Aspredinidae Astroblepidae Auchenipteridae Bagridae Callichthyidae Cetopsidae Chacidae Clariidae Claroteidae Cranoglanididae Diplomystidae Doradidae Hypophthalmidae Ictaluridae Lacantuniidae Loricariidae Malapteruridae Mochokidae Nematogenyidae Pangasiidae Parakysidae Pimelodidae Plotosidae Schilbeidae Scoloplacidae Siluridae Sisoridae Trichomycteridae Catfish (order Siluriformes) are a diverse group of fish. ... Christmas (literally, the Mass of Christ) is a holiday in the Christian calendar, usually observed on December 25, which celebrates the birth of Jesus. ...

External link

• The Greater Grand Forks Greenway website