Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t visited.
January 26, 2023 Daily Prompt
In a town named Midland, Michigan, there is a place called Dow Gardens with a Canopy Walk and other activities. I’ve visited Midland for breakfast or lunch on my way up north.
One thing I want to do while there is experience the Canopy Walk on the grounds in Whiting Forest. Read more about Whiting Forest at this link.
Guests of all ages and abilities are immersed in the forest on the nation’s longest canopy walk, 1,400 feet long, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.
Dow Gardens https://dowgardens.org/forest/
The Canopy Walk is a walk through the forest but this walk is high above the ground. Since I’ve never been there, I can’t describe it to you or give my experience. It’s on my agenda to go next spring. I’m trying to talk my cousin into going with me. We both like to walk, and he likes to drive. Win-win for me. Ha-ha.
Note: The photo above is there for effect and isn’t related to Dow Gardens.
Here’s a video with a great explanation!
Dow Gardens is approximately two hours from where I live, so it’s close enough for a day trip. Apparently, you have to walk over a mile from the parking lot to get to the Canopy Walk, so keep that in mind. Oh, and they’re open year round except for major holidays. They also have an admission fee. With so many other things to do at Dow Gardens in Midland, Michigan, I plan on making a day out of it to see as much as possible like Butterflies in Bloom happening in March and the first part of April.
The video and links above will tell you more than I can, but one day, I’ll have my own story to tell.
Doesn’t Dow Gardens sound like a fun place to visit?
Mary J. McCoy-Dressel 
10 thoughts on “Daily Prompt: Canopy Walk”
Jacquie Biggar
Stunning, Mary. I bet the birdsong would be entrancing.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Oh, Jacquie, I bet you’re right. I’ll be sure to take notice if I ever get there.
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markbierman
It’s funny how we often don’t visit the local attractions. I’ve been at this house for 19 years and have never been to a local theater just down the road. I keep saying we’ll go there someday. 🙂
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Hi, Mark. I know what you mean about “someday.” My small town has a theater too, and I’ve never been inside. Maybe we should write it on a calendar or on a list as TO do. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
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Cindy Georgakas
Wow, it’s sounds like it will be so cool to do Mary. Love that it’s up high! Can’t wait to hear all about it!!! ❤️👏❤️
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I can’t wait to tell you about it, Cindy. One day. ☺️
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D. Wallace Peach
It sounds like a wonderful place to visit, Mary. I love the concept of the Canopy Walk and would definitely partake if I was closer. I hope you get there this year. Takes lots of photos to share. 🙂
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
I will, Diana! I’m looking forward to the stroll. ❤️
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Steven Baird
This looks amazing, Mary. I hope you take plenty of pictures.
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Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
Thanks, Steven. I’ll take lots of pictures.
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