First stop for the day was along White Road in Muskegon, Michigan - we have been here before and there is a small parking area. The gated two-track runs all the way down to the Muskegon River near Mosquito Creek and Spring Creek. The property is owned by the State of Michigan.
In the parking lot we saw Wild Lupine, Hoary Puccoon, and Birdfoot Violet. It was a chilly start to the day but quickly warmed up with the sunshine.
Next stop was a place called Lane's Landing, more Michigan State Game Area off Maple Island Road. Here the gate was open and we drove past the trees and out into the open field.
We made our way to Five Lakes Nature Sanctuary, 88 acres in Muskegon County owned by the Michigan Nature Association.
Frostweed (Helianthemum canadense) Family Rockrose
