Last week, when our oldest daughter and son-in-law flew in from Phoenix for a short visit, climbing the Emergent Tower at Holden Arboretum was included on the list of "things to do and places to visit." Monday was a beautiful day, so off we went to Holden and had a great time. After we all …
Walking the trails in Holden Arboretum
Today was a beautiful day for a trail walk in Holden Arboretum. This post is the first of three from our trail walk.
Spring trail walk in Holden Arboretum
Today's visit to the Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Emergent Tower marks my fifth time to experience these special features at the Arboretum. Links to those earlier visits can be seen here and here. One of my favorite sights in the rhododendron garden is the gazebo pictured above. Sometimes, when I want to just enjoy the peace …
Canopy Walking
Have you ever been on a Canopy Walk, an elevated trail, like a bridge, that has been constructed to make it possible to walk through the tree tops, instead of walking on the ground staring up at the trees? My first canopy experience was at Myakka State Park near Sarasota, Florida, and I enjoyed it …
Climbing the Emergent Tower: Sharing lessons I’ve learned
Autumn is definitely here; I can see countless signs! With winter nipping at our heels (sob-sob), I'm trying my best to take advantage of the beautiful weather we are enjoying right now. Who's to say how long it will be before Jack Frost sneaks onto the scene and dramatically changes the landscape. With that in mind, I headed for …
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SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 