Explore: Innovation Hills in Rochester Hills
Innovation Hills is a dynamic park growing before the eyes of it’s visitors, and I look forward to doing an update next year as more of it is completed.
EXPLORE: Parks, Trails, and Attractions in Oakland County
Be sure to call or check online to see if a destination is open:
Shiawassee River Earns “National Water Trail” Designation
The Shiawassee River Water Trail is eighty-eight miles in length stretching from Holly, MI to Chesaning, MI, crossing through four counties in mid-Michigan.
Explore: Raintree Park and the New “Storybook Trail” in Troy
Part of the trail is in a forested area so there is a great opportunity for families to enjoy nature during their visit.
Explore: A Stroll Through Downtown Farmington
From there it was easy to spot details that make Downtown Farmington unique, especially now with their Halloween-themed Grand Raven Festival…
Video: Up Close View as Hawk Hunts in Woodland Hills Park, Farmington Hills
But a Wednesday morning walk at Woodland Hills Nature Park in Farmington Hills gave this reporter an up close look at a red tail hawk hunting in the forest.
Explore: A Stroll Through Hazel Park
Hazel Park, MI – Hazel Park is a place with plenty to see, and it was a joy to get some steps in along John R., 10 Mile, and 9 Mile and some of the neighborhoods in between.
Explore: 4,461 Acres of Nature and Fun at Stony Creek Metropark
Even after several visits there is still much to explore in this 4,461 acre oasis.
Explore: A Stroll Through Downtown Rochester
Downtown Rochester has the best of two worlds – a thriving shopping district with eclectic locally owned shops and restaurants, plus a serene bit of nature with the Rochester River Walk and the Paint Creek Trail.
Things to See: A Stroll Through Downtown Birmingham
Spotting details on walks is a great way to give your brain and your body a temporary break from the worries of contemporary life.
Things to See: A Stroll Through Downtown Ferndale
But there is plenty to be seen, including the Downtown Development Authority’s investment in public art…
Jonathan Schechter: Nature Writer, ER Paramedic, Adventurer
Other topics have included coyotes and the massasauga rattlesnake, which is the only venomous snake in Oakland County.
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Social distancing doesn’t necessarily mean staying inside.
Deputies Learn of Hatred, Propaganda, & Complacency in Holocaust…
One example is the way propaganda and stereotypes are used not only to insult people, but to dehumanize them and to simplify a narrative.
Explore: Franklin Cider Mill
Of course there were traditional items like cider, donuts, and applesauce. But there were also other Michigan-made and Franklin Cider Mill-made products…
Pet Cemetery in Ortonville Gives “Your Best Friend” a Place to be Remembered
Pet Cemetery in Ortonville Gives “Your Best Friend” a Place to be Remembered (Lara Mossa, Crystal A. Proxmire, June 23, 2019) Ortonville, MI –“A bundle of happiness with four paws and a tail has quietly left you behind. But sweetness stays close in memories shared with the best friend a person could find.” The poem…
Pleasant Ridge Celebrates 100 Years, New Patio Space
Pleasant Ridge Celebrates 100 Years, New Patio Space (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2019) Pleasant Ridge, MI- As Pleasant Ridge residents sipped beer and wine, mingled with neighbors, and lounged in the new patio seating behind the Community Center, nature gave the freshly opened space a warm sunset glow. Walled off from the buzz of…
Explore: Lakeshore Park in Novi
Explore: Lakeshore Park in Novi (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 4, 2019) Novi, MI- Even in dreary winter weather, parks like Lakeshore Park in Novi have plenty to delight the senses. Located at 301 S. Lake Street, Lakeshore Park boasts two kids’ play areas as well as trails for hiking and mountain bikes. The trails lead…
Explore: American Commerce Centre Nature Preserve in Southfield
Explore: American Commerce Centre Nature Preserve in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 28, 2018) Southfield, MI – A privately-owned public space set aside for natural preservation in the midst of a commerce park was a delightful find on my quest to explore Oakland County. American Commerce Centre Nature Preserve at 26495 American Drive in Southfield…
Explore: Sorensen Park in Holly Township
Explore: Sorensen Park in Holly Township (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 19, 2018) Holly, MI- Northwest Oakland County is full of natural places, one of which is Sorensen Park in Holly Township. This 93-acre gem has a nature center, two softball fields, a playground, and a 5k (3.1 mile) trail that leads over a quaint stream…