The Tridge

If Midland has a symbol, it’s the Tridge — a wooden footbridge that splits into three legs to cross the spot where the Chippewa and Tittabawassee Rivers come together downtown. The name is just “tri” plus “bridge.” One central pillar holds up three long wooden spokes, and each leg lands in a different place: a riverside park, a ballfield park, and the downtown riverfront. It opened in 1981 and was renovated in 2017, so it still looks sharp.

It’s more than a photo spot. The Tridge is where the Pere Marquette Rail Trail starts — a long paved path that’s a favorite for biking and walking — and the downtown leg drops you at the Midland Farmers Market and the riverfront, where the city holds concerts on summer evenings. For a lot of locals, a walk across the Tridge is just part of living here.