My wife sends her thanks and hugs for recommending Hidden Lake Gardens last week on this thread.
We visited the gardens on Tues. and they were far above expectations. Very beautiful place, lots of autumn colors, many varieties of trees and foliage that we do not have down south.
And we picked apples at a u-pik orchard on the same hwy after leaving, making friends with the couple that run the place, shipping local pecans to them after returning home.
Michigan is a very beautiful place in the fall. Thanks again.
Despite our political problems I’m a shameless Michigan booster. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
If you ever decide on taking a Michigan vacation I suggest Grand Marais on the lake superior shore. I stayed at a little village owned campground there last summer and found it surprisingly enjoyable. They have nice clean bathrooms, private showers and laundery and all you have to bring is the roof over your head. I believe it was under $25 per night. Its also within an hour or so of some of the main natural attractions in the upper penninsula.