Photo of the Week: Cullen Family Carousel

A blue and white tent top the hand-sculpted animals of the Cullen Family Carousel along the Detroit Riverfront. In the background, blue skies with white wisps of cloud. In the background on one side, tall towers of the Renaissance Center can be seen. On the other side, the skyscrapers of Windsor, Ontario, Canada along the Detroit River can be seen. In the foreground are the low flowing Boll Family Fountains.

When you visit Detroit’s riverfront along the Detroit River, I hope you find time to take a ride on the Cullen Family Carousel at Cullen Plaza.

Open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 7PM Eastern Time from late May to Labor Day (the first Monday in September), the carousel offers free rides.

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Celebrate National Trails Day June 7

Early morning view of Willow Pond at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. The blue water of the pond is edged with green-leafed shrubs tall deciduous green-leaved trees in the background.

Did you know June 7 is National Trails Day (NTD) in the United States?

Held the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day is hosted by the American Hiking Society. It’s a day of public events for the community to celebrate, promote, steward, and conserve our trails.

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