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Category Archives: Explore!

Explore: Red Pole Park in Southfield

Explore!, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 23, 2023

The color red is highly visible and symbolizes love, energy, and passion.

Explore: Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry, Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 28, 2023

There are also observation decks, and the bears may come below the decks to raise on their hind legs to beg for apple slices, which they try to catch in their mouths mid-air.

Explore: Huron Valley Council for the Arts in Highland

Commerce Twp., Explore!, Highland Twp., Holly, Milford, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 22, 2023

The gallery hosts the work of local artists, provides community classes and cultivates culture in the surrounding areas.

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.

Explore: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Animals/Pets, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 4, 2023

Just 40 minutes west of St. Ignace is a family-owned zoo with animals to delight, amaze, and educate guests.

Orion Township Celebrates Beach Expansion and New Fitness Park

Explore!, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 12, 2023

Resident and visitors have even more to love in Orion Township as the Parks and Recreation Department announces the completion of two exciting projects…

Van Hoosen Farm in Rochester Hills Celebrating 200th Anniversary

Explore!, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 11, 2023

The two main attractions of the tour are the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and the Red House.

Explore: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations in Oakland County (and Beyond)

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.

Explore: Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor

All Stories, Explore!, Favorites, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 13, 2023

In the midst of bustling Ann Arbor is a space carved out for nature that includes the University of Michigan  Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

Explore: Clinton River Trail in Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills, Explore!, Pontiac, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 10, 2023

For a couple of miles, The Clinton River Trail runs through the city of Auburn Hills.

Explore: Details Abound in Nature-Themed Playground at Hawk Woods Park in Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills, Explore!, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 19, 2023

The park is located in a space full of trees and nature trails.

Explore: Ataturk Park in Wixom Combines Turkish Heritage and Nature

Explore!, Novi, Slide, Uncategorized, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 22, 2023

The park has a trail that takes visitors through a patch of woods that is perfect for quiet reflection, with signs for stories and education.

Explore: A Springtime Visit to Dow Gardens in Midland

Auburn Hills, Bingham Farms, Explore!, Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 8, 2023

Last spring we returned to see more of the gardens themselves, and are happy to share the pictures now as readers may look forward to planning their own visit. 

Explore: Holiday Lights at Innovation Hills Inspire Words of Wisdom

Explore!, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 19, 2022

David Chisholm visited the park recently, taking some beautiful pictures and sharing some inspiring words on social media.

Explore: Meadow Brook Hall’s Holiday Walk & Winter Wonder Lights

Auburn Hills, Explore!, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 8, 2022

Meadow Brook Hall is a jewel located on the Oakland University Campus, at 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, Michigan. I highly recommend you come out and enjoy this National Treasure.   Make some great holiday memories and maybe start a new annual tradition.

Explore: Canadian Raptor Conservancy

Animals/Pets, Explore!, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 30, 2022

You might have a chance to see a Bald Eagle, Red-Tailed Hawk, Harris Hawk, Gyrfalcon, Great Horned Owl, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Snowy Owl, Screech Owls, and more!

Explore: Yates Cider Mill

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Explore!, Favorites, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 7, 2022

An autumn tradition continues as Yates Cider Mill in Rochester Hills is serving up family fun and fresh-pressed apple cider.

Explore: Anatomy of Death Museum Features Skulls, Bones, Funeral Tools, Oddities and more

Explore!, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherOctober 15, 2022

If Halloween, or maybe a certain Netflix series, has you curious about death and the human body, then a visit to the Anatomy of Death Museum in Mt. Clemens could be an educational adventure.

Explore: Villa Barr Art Park in Novi

Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Northville, Novi, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 14, 2022

Visitors can come year round to enjoy the art, which includes pieces by Barr as well as other artists.

Ferndale’s New Splashpad Now Officially Open

All Stories, Explore!, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 2, 2022

The splash pad will operate from 10am to 8pm, with buttons along the edge of the splash pad turning the water on with a timer attached so as not to waste.

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