Our second part of Mackinac Island Carriage Tours did bring us through breathtaking nature of northern Michigan. The forest with its flora is so beautiful and our first surprise were the rather large spots with FORGET-ME-NOTS. Also Lily-of-the-Valley but it was not possible for jumping off the carriage...
Are these Forget-Me-Nots not lovely? And freely growing in the woods!
Even some white Forget-Me-Nots...
In Italian they are called: "Non Ti Scordar di Me"
In Italian they are called: "Non Ti Scordar di Me"
These I spotted on the lawn below Mackinac Fort
The Common Daisy or Bellis perennis; a childhood favorite that we don't see in Georgia.
Trillium
Those I did photograph when the passengers had 10 minutes for visiting Arched Rock and I instead ran off into the woods to find those Forget-Me-Nots and Trillium instead.
Sorry for the poor photos; I only had my iPhone...
When I climbed up this hill, I was amazed at the layer of rich humus soil and one could really spot a lot more if given the time!
Mackinaw Island is mostly rock formation, like granite boulders. The woods often support their trees only on several inches of soil. You can read more about Mackinac Island State Park Natural Wonders by clicking this link. Its coast line is mainly formed by Glacial Lake Algonquin and you find some interesting information about the many stones and minerals here: Geology of Michigan and the Great Lakes
Mackinaw Island is mostly rock formation, like granite boulders. The woods often support their trees only on several inches of soil. You can read more about Mackinac Island State Park Natural Wonders by clicking this link. Its coast line is mainly formed by Glacial Lake Algonquin and you find some interesting information about the many stones and minerals here: Geology of Michigan and the Great Lakes
A beautiful pink Trillium
Mosses are my favorite too and this tree was so nicely clad in its moss skirt.
Our carriage driver let both of us off on Huron Road, where a rather steep road led us straight to Grand Hotel where we were going to sit and relax for some Afternoon Tea.
We also did spot these Queen Anne's Lace...
Yep, speeding on a bike will result in being prosecuted...
See you at Grand Hotel!
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such beautiful woodsy blooms! i miss the trilliums from my wisconsin upbringing. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely trip with beautiful flowers. Hope you enjoyed your tea, after a steep walk.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing those wonderful pictures from the Flowers of this Island! I love Forget Me Nots, also in White! My Mum had white ones in her garden too :O)
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Love and hugs,
Claudia
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedas ist ein Gedicht.
Sonnige Grüße
Elisabeth
lieve Mariette ,
ReplyDeleteMooie omgeving ....met mooie wilde bloemen ,ik vindt het knap dat e de namen er van weet ..
Ja mooi hoor die mos op die boom ....zo mooi is de natuur ...
ik wens je een heel fijn weekend ,,veel liefs
Lieve Mariette, ja in veenachtig bosgebied heb je in een bepaald jaargetijde grote kans om al deze fraai bloeiende bloempjes tegen te komen.
ReplyDeleteDe kleur van Vergeet-mij -niet is voor mij het prachtigste blauw onder de bloemen,
heb al jaren plezier van de Brunnera Macrophijlla Kaukasische Vergeet-mij-niet ' Looking Glass '
op dit moment bloeien ze niet maar het grote zilvergrijze blad is ook een lust voor het oog aan de voet van de berg souvenir gesteente in mijn tuintje.
Ben heel benieuwd wat voor uitzicht jullie hadden tijden de Afternoon -The in het Grand Hotel en lekkers zie ik ook graag langskomen;-))
Liefs,Ger
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletewie zauberhaft, diese wunderbare Wildflora im Wald zu finden. Es scheint Frühling dort zu sein, während wir hier schon dem Herbst entgegensehen.
Liebe Grüße, Johanna
Mariette, I’ve just found your blog and I’d like to say that I’m in love with it!
ReplyDeleteI like your posts and photosno matter that they were made by iphone() ! Really amazing!
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Would you like to follow each other on GFC? I'd be so happy! :)
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Love that moss around the tree, beautiful little flowers too.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely blooms. Thanks for sharing, dear one. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDear Mariette
ReplyDeleteThank u so much babe for visiting my blog and taking the time to read and comment on my posts! I really appreciate all your comments.
I follow you on GFC with pleasure!
Nice summer weekend!
Hello dear Mariette!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place!
Lovely blooms and so much green in the woods!
It reminds me the Hague forest that i visit and i was thrilled of all the beauty around me!
Thank you for sharing those gorgeous pictures!
Have a happy weekend!Hugs!
Dimi...
The island looks filled with such beautiful nature. Forget-Me-Nots are very pretty, and what a sweet pink color of the Trillium! Love the moss skirt, too :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a splendid vacation. Love seeing the pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette; Yey; my flower "FORGET-ME-NOTS" I mean my mane has the part of this flower's name. I'm facilitated by the white one, Dear friend♪ Beautiful aren't they♡♡♡ Yes, I also love your pictures of other plants and moss, Trillium etc.
ReplyDeleteps. I gave up going back to your former posts, many friends to catch up(^^;)
Wishing you’ll have a wonderful coming weekend.
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI love of the island in the mosses with your photos Island of white-forget-me Note.You both had lovely afternoon Tea..I thinking of both you!
Hugs and Love to you both !
Michiko
Het is echt een bloemen eiland, dat mos vin d ik ook altijd zo mooi, net fluweel.
ReplyDeleteBonsoir Mariette
ReplyDeleteVoilà de très jolies fleurs qui ne sont plus de saison depuis un bon moment chez nous.
C'est une balade comme je les aime !
Très bon dimanche, je t'embrasse