River walk - Soldotna, AK

From my recent travel to the 49th state.  Erosion control on the Kenai River: the river walk prevents too many footfalls in a sensitive area.

Interesting article on unearthing the layers of history on the Mississippi:

http://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2013/07/water-works-big-plans-make-minneapolis-riverfront-sight-behold