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Category Archives: Explore!

Explore: A Stroll Through Downtown Ferndale

Explore!, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 11, 2025

I recently got some steps in checking out the beauty of the Nine Mile and Woodward area, enjoying the many murals and other amenities that make it a great place to just enjoy a fun and relaxing day.

Underwater Pond Dome at Indian Springs Gives Visitors Unique View of Nature

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Explore!, Fenton, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 26, 2025

The chance to view any aquatic creature up close from inside the dome is a fantastic and unique experience!

Video: Search for The Weird and Wonderful American Woodcock

Auburn Hills, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Commerce Twp., Explore!, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Northville, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 17, 2025

What I also didn’t realize at the time was that not only are these creatures known for their unusual looks – their courtship dance is also an intriguing sight.

Explore: Photos from our Detroit Zoo Visit

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, 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, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 16, 2024

The Detroit Zoo is an amazing place to visit, any time of the year.

Suspension Bridge Opens, Connecting Visitors to New Section of Innovation Hills in Rochester Hills

Explore!, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 3, 2024

A .5 mile loop through the annex, called the Greenspace Loop, takes visitors through somewhat hilly terrain and a nice mix of trees.

Explore: The Solar System Trail at Addison Oaks

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Explore!, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 14, 2024

Dubbed The Solar System Trail, this 2.5 mile trek takes visitors around Buhl Lake and introduces them to the planets of our solar system.

Beneath the Surface: History and Potential Future of Underground Clinton River in Pontiac

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Explore!, Favorites, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 12, 2024

Yet in Pontiac the very same river flows through an underground concrete tunnel, hidden away so many people don’t even realize it is there.

Explore: Oakwood Lake Park in Oxford Township

Explore!, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 10, 2024

Up in northern Oakland County is Oakwood Lake Township Park, a 300 acre park with a small trail system and a disc golf course

Video Shows Up Close Look at Mamma Bat and her Baby, on Trail and in the Air

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Explore!, Favorites, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 2, 2024

She looks like a caped superhero, carrying the baby as she soars.

Oak Park 9 Mile Improvements Shine in SEMCOG Tour

All Stories, Explore!, Ferndale, Oak Park, Slide, Southfield, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 30, 2024

“I have to pinch myself to believe all this is happening in Oak Park,” Mayor McClellan said.

Hazel Park Celebrates Opening of New Playground at Green Acres Park

All Stories, Explore!, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 23, 2024

The new playground is four times bigger than the jungle gym it replaced, with lots of fun to be had on the various features to crawl through, climb on, and slide down. 

MARC #1 – Nature Lovers Across State Unite for Michigan Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy

Animals/Pets, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Explore!, Holly, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 7, 2024

Educational resources.  Training and outreach.  Stewardship.  And research.  All of those pieces must work together if Michigan is going to be

Explore: Mt Hope Catholic Cemetery in Pontiac

Auburn Hills, Explore!, Pontiac, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 9, 2024

Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery is located at 727 Orchard Lake Road in Pontiac

Explore: Thomas Edison Depot Museum in Port Huron

Explore!, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 11, 2023

The Thomas Edison Depot Museum opened in 2001 as part of the Port Huron Museum, and is housed inside the historic Fort Gratiot train depot that was built in 1858.

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…

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