Looking over Elk Rapids cherry blossoms — Michigan in Pictures

Drone shot by Julie Here’s a great drone photo that Julie took this weekend near Elk Rapids. She says that blossoms are just breaking out up there. See more great photos on her Flickr. via Looking over Elk Rapids cherry blossoms — Michigan in Pictures

Tulips at Dow Gardens — Michigan in Pictures

Tulips by Rhonda Bonham Rhonda caught these tulips in glorious bloom last weekend at the Dow Gardens in Midland: Established in 1899 as a home for Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow and family, Dow Gardens now welcomes over 300,000 guests per year. Experience a dazzling 110-acre display of annuals and perennials punctuated by distinctive […] … Continue reading Tulips at Dow Gardens — Michigan in Pictures

Great Lakes on the Rise in 2020 — Michigan in Pictures

Precarious by Mark Swanson mLive reports that the six-month water level forecasts show a high-end forecast that could surpass all other modern water levels for some of the Great Lakes: For the last three months, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron (which shares the same lake water level because they are linked) have set monthly record […] … Continue reading Great Lakes on the Rise in 2020 — Michigan in Pictures

32 Years of Celebrating Cherries in Southwest Michigan — TRAVEL/FOOD

The results—and the recipes are in—from this year’s 32nd Cherry Baking Contest at the Eau Claire Cherry Festival held in Eau Claire, Michigan. Contestants could enter one or more of the six categories: Cake, Bread, Pie, Dessert, Miscellaneous and Quick and Easy Mixes, a category where entrants can use cake mixes, pie fillings and other […] … Continue reading 32 Years of Celebrating Cherries in Southwest Michigan — TRAVEL/FOOD

Out of this world shot from Astronaut Christina Koch! — Michigan in Pictures

On Wednesday, NASA astronaut & Grand Rapids native Christina Koch tweeted the photo above that perfectly captures Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula with the caption “Waving to the mitten! Greetings to my friends and family in Michigan. The Great Lakes are as stunning from space as they are in person.” Indeed!! While Ms. Koch calls North Carolina … Continue reading Out of this world shot from Astronaut Christina Koch! — Michigan in Pictures