One of my favorite places to visit in spring is Belle Isle State Park to see the daffodils in bloom on the island.
This week’s photo shows the first daffodils in bloom at the park, on the north side of the island near the paved trail, past the beach and before the north fishing pier.
I love how the daffodils follow the curve of the trail!
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Daffodils in Bloom at Belle Isle State Park
When I went birding at Belle Isle State Park in Detroit this weekend, I saw scaffolding is now in place over the dome at the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. One of my favorite places to escape the winter cold before the Covid pandemic, the conservatory closed in November 2022 to begin renovations, including: First step… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Belle Isle State Park Anna Scripps Conservatory Under Construction
As you travel the outer road around Belle Isle State Park near the Detroit River boat channel between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, you can’t miss the tall gray tower north of the road.
When I saw the Nancy Brown Peace Carillon this week, gorgeous early summer blooms of yarrow and orange butterfly milkweed in Oudolf Garden Detroit created a beautiful carpet of color in front of the tower.
Dedicated to peace, the 85-foot tall neo-Gothic tower has a rich history.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Nancy Brown Peace Carillon