Photo of the Week: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

Purple white orchid

For this year’s Mother’s Day, I spent a wonderful afternoon with my family exploring Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Meijer Gardens, as it’s often called, is a 158-acre botanical garden and sculpture park. It’s a favorite place to visit for those who love botanical gardens, sculptures, butterfly gardens, nature trails and children’s garden. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

Photo of the Week: Mackinac Island’s Secret Garden

Mackinac Island Secret Garden

While my family loves to come to Mackinac Island for the fudge, bicycling the island, walking the shoreline, and the horse-drawn carriages, my favorite thing to do on Mackinac Island is to solve the puzzle at the secret garden. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Mackinac Island’s Secret Garden