This is one of my favorite places to go. If I am in the area, I always try to stop by and enjoy the gardens, arboretum, and the view while walking the trails with my girls. We didn't walk far or long this afternoon because my girls got scared of the thunder approaching. It did start to rain after getting into my car. Maybe I will stop by on our way home. The view is amazing from the gardens to the lodge. Today, the flowers bloomed and the gardens were so colorful. The fountain was running, too. I saw a bunny and a deer, how cute! This is a great place to take some photos of you, your love ones or just the place.