Daisies and Asters

Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 3

We’re on the final leg of the hike at Keystone Rapids Trail. For the first two posts see Part 1 and Part 2. There is…
Purple Loosestrife

Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 2

Today I want to continue showing images from my hike on the Keystone Rapids Trail. See Part 1 here and Part 3 here. Here we…
Black Eyed Susan

Keystone Rapids Trail – Part 1

The Keystone Rapids Trail is just south Traverse City, MI, just 1.5 miles east of Chums Corner. (Chums Corner is at the intersection of US-31…
Redbud Tree in Full Bloom

Redbud and Dogwood

The redbud is in full bloom and is spectacular this year.  The dogwood, as usual, is a bit behind the redbud, but is starting to…

Treat Farm Trail – Sleeping Bear Dunes

The Treat Farm Trail is not one of the highly publicized trails in Sleeping Bear Dunes, but one of my favorites.  The link above takes…

Flowers vs. Weeds

When I walk around the dirt roads and paths near here I see lots of blooms.  Are they flowers or are they weeds?  I guess…

Weeds vs. Wild Flowers

Inspired by a blossom just outside my front door, I started looking for other blossoms.  My search took me around the yard and down State…

Wild Flower & Fence

Just down the road from where I live is a board fence that separates the roadway from a corn field.  Just an ordinary board fence.…