The trees in Alton Baker Park are in bloom. But the blossoms won't last long. The rain will knock them off. But at least they are gorgeous right now.

Other blossoms like these are identified as being tulip trees which actually are of the magnolia family. Some tulip tree facts - http://www.buzzle.com/articles/tulip-tree-facts.html Note that photos show pink flowers like those in my photo.. Check out this link for more photos - http://tinyurl.com/cs9heeh Also see more photos here - http://tinyurl.com/csa24z5