Let’s be real: we’ve always known Grafton is a crown jewel of the Great River Road. But come Summer 2026, the stakes are being raised. We aren’t just talking about a few new parking pads and a fresh coat of paint. We’re talking about a massive, multi-dimensional expansion at Raging Rivers WaterPark that turns a "day trip" into a "full-blown residency." Riverland RV Park and the Lumberjack’s Resort are officially landing, and if you thought this was just going to be a plac

In a town like Grafton, we see a lot of people come and go, but business owners like Jacqi and Nathaniel are a rare breed. They don’t just "own" businesses; they invest. They invest their own sweat, their own hands, and their own hearts back into the properties and the community we all love.

The future of the Grafton Ferry took center stage at City Hall Thursday night as residents and officials gathered for a public hearing to review a proposed 20-year operations agreement. The deal, which could see the City of Grafton take ownership of the vessel, aims to transition the ferry from a seasonal weekend attraction to a year-round, seven-day-a-week regional transit link.