It's Grand Wherever I am Used to live in Grand Forks... Now Work in Grand Rapids and I live in Grandville. My understanding of the Grand River is this... The rapids used to be very grand but the Corps of Engineers at some point in time ungranded it somehow. Seriously... It's a very nice place. White Sand Beaches along the lake... Lots of Trees and regular sized lakes and rolling hills. Clean Downtown and plenty of stuff to do. Good People... Good Economy and lots of Hospitals should you require one.