Photo of the Week: Sweetbay Magnolia

Cluster of bright red seeds on a yellowish pod stands out against the whorl of shiny green leaves.

In the in-between time of late summer and fall in Nichols Arboretum, when summer flowers are done blooming and tree leaves haven’t changed to their brilliant reds, golds and yellows, you might not think to walk through Magnolia Glade. The more than two dozen southern Appalachian trees and cultivars from around the world are long… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sweetbay Magnolia

Photo of the Week: Hell on Wheels Car Show at 2022 Plymouth Fall Festival

A row of cars lines up with their hood open, a shiny black Mercury Coupe highlighted at the front of the row.

Gray skies and cooler temperatures didn’t keep car owners from showing off their cars at this year’s Hell on Wheels Car Show at the 2022 Plymouth Fall Festival.

Lined up on Forest Avenue in downtown Plymouth, Michigan, the classic and custom cars were a hit with festival goers on Sunday morning.

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Photo of the Week: Serena Williams Says Farewell to Tennis

Serena Williams in blue top and gray skirt on tennis court, completing the full motion of a serve with her right arm holding a racquet wrapping over her left shoulder.

With her announcement in early August 2022 that she’s moving on from playing tennis, Serena Williams’ legendary tennis career came to an end this week when she was defeated in the third round at the 2022 U.S. Open in New York. Like many fans, I’ve followed her career for years. Williams has been an inspiration… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Serena Williams Says Farewell to Tennis