Grand Rapids

Sept. 11 found us camping near Grand Rapids...weather is mild, very nice.

A true highlight of the entire trip was our visit to Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, a 132-acre oasis of wetlands, woodlands, meadows and gardens designed by world-renowned landscape artists. There is something for everyone!   www.meijergardens.org  
                                                                               

Jack was impressed with the huge greenhouses with diverse gardens.....he is in the arid garden which showcased many species of cacti. Other areas included a lush tropical area, a carnivorous plant house, a Victorian garden.



Find Jack in pic

Jack and Friends

We successfully completed the maze in the Children's Garden. Earlier in the trip we walked a labyrinth with only one true path, a maze offers choices of directions.

For me the absolute crowning glory of the Gardens was American Horse. Humongous, breath-taking beautiful.......how did they build it?

Our next stop was to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, a wonderful review of  the history that we lived through.

Monday, Sept. 13

This afternoon was guys only to the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI., a world-class collection of 300 vintage vehicles. The museum's mission is to celebrate the entire span of automotive history. www.gilmorecarmuseum.org

One of Jack's favorite was a Rolls Royce, one of only four like it in the world. "I can't comprehend what it is worth! The museum is awesome and I've been to a lot of car museums,"says Jack.