Red Cedar River (Michigan) - Importance To Michigan State University

Importance To Michigan State University

The Red Cedar River is an iconic natural landmark to all Spartans. The name of the river is featured in the first line of MSU's fight song, and MSU students are often found studying in the campus park along the river's banks. Students, faculty, alumni and visitors frequently feed the large community of Mallard ducks that congregate year-round near the river dam south of the Administration Building. The river boasts a large amount of life ranging from caddis and hex larva to trout and bass. The river is popular in the summer for canoeing and kayaking. (The campus canoe dock is self-mockingly named Red Cedar Yacht Club.) In the winter, the river often freezes over and many students enjoy playing on the ice despite the inherent danger.

  • The river in winter.

  • Mallards by the Red Cedar on the MSU campus.

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