Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve — Attraction in Danbury Township

This nature center is SO unique. Lakeside daisies are INCREDIBLY rare. We didn't see any here as they generally bloom in the spring. However, at the little fenced garden in Lakeside, my boyfriend was thrilled to discover a half dozen or so STILL blooming mid October. He took pictures on his SLR camera so I don't have pictures to post. I'm sure this place is incredible in the spring ablaze with yellow daisies. It's somewhat handicap accessible & I saw at least one bench. It's a quiet & peaceful place, at...

I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this place with a friend at the very time these rare and threatened daisies were blooming. A beautiful park dedicated to the preservation of these flowers. We walked the park, sat and enjoyed the beauty and watched an eagle's nest in the background of the preserve. The geological story of these flowers is fascinating. We met people from all over the country. I...

The Great Lakes are valuable climatalogical resources because during the hot months in summer they can provide cool breezes to provide natural comfort from the heat and likewise in winter before the lake freezes it can supply a little bit of warmth for just that extra relief from the bitter cold which will eventually be...