Hudson Mills Metropark

Hudson Mills was my favorite of the three parks that I visited. I walked the 2 mile nature trail that was so scenic. Saw a lot of different birds. Can't wait to go back in the fall. When taking pictures, it seems that winter and autumn are better than summer. There is more contrast even though there is less color. But summer has more birds and wild life (more bugs too). Friday was a day of lower temps and bright sunlight...the best for walking.

Dexter-Huron Metropark

This lovely little park was so quiet and peaceful. Had my lunch here and just enjoyed the shady canopy.

Delhi Metropark, Dexter, Michigan

On Friday, I drove 35 miles to visit 3 metroparks located west of Ann Arbor. All three parks were much smalled than our parks closer to home but they were beautiful none the less. The area was so scenic with rolling hills, winding and curving roads and heavily wooded in some areas.

Delhi Metropark was very small and the river was the biggest attraction.

I took some great pictures as I sauntered along the river bank in the morning sunlight.

I just got these pictures from Amy of their trip to the Smokey Mountains. The guy we don't know but it seems pretty brave of him to be in those rapids...what do you think Jim? The park looks just as beautiful as I remember it...minus the guy that is.

Well, it is still summer but my poor garden has suffered...too hot and no rain. Only my beautiful hibiscus still looks pretty. I feel ready to start pulling things out. Soon, I will buy some mums and fill in here and there for more color. It's hard to believe that autumn will be here soon.

The giraffes were our favorite! You can now feed them at the Detroit Zoo but only at certain times. I loved the little one.

He/she is so adorable and beautiful!

My brother and sister-in-law came up for a visit. We spent an enjoyable afternoon strolling (for many miles) the Detroit Zoo. The weather was wonderful! This nice picture of Mary Ann was taken in the Arctic Ring where we were suppose to see polar bears but they were laying down on the job (sleeping). We enjoyed the butterfly house and the aviary.