Photo of the Week: John Wesley Conant House

Historic John Wesley Conant house

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I’m a history buff. I love learning about history, especially Michigan history.

In the past few months, I’ve discovered McGulpin Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, explored the only natural ice museum in North America, and visited Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn where I helped build a Model T. Continue reading Photo of the Week: John Wesley Conant House

Photo of the Week: Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out Program at Edward Hines Park

Vincent Van Gogh self-portrait

I was thrilled to read last week’s announcement from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) that their popular Inside|Art program was back for the sixth year.

And even more excited when I learned one of the venues for the program was near me, in Edward Hines Park in southeastern Michigan. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out Program at Edward Hines Park

Photo of the Week: Big Rapids Riverwalk

fishing pier on the Big Rapids Riverwalk

I had a lovely walk in downtown Big Rapids, Michigan this weekend, with blue skies, bright sunshine, and temperatures in the 40’s.

View up the Muskegon River from Big Rapids Riverwalk fishing pier

Brightly colored balloons, kids kicking a soccer ball, and birthday presents piled on a nearby table at the picnic shelter greeted me as I walked along the Big Rapids Riverwalk. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Big Rapids Riverwalk