Explore: Ataturk Park in Wixom Combines Turkish Heritage and Nature
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
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: Canadian Raptor Conservancy
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: Villa Barr Art Park in Novi
Visitors can come year round to enjoy the art, which includes pieces by Barr as well as other artists.
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Explore: Pictures from the Detroit People Mover
Enjoy the pictures below and consider your own Detroit People Mover Tour, as well as taking time to…
Video: Adorable Young Raccoons Enjoying North Oakland County Woods
This adorable group was undeterred by our presence, giving us a good couple minutes of foraging and frolicking to film. Enjoy!
Explore: A Stroll Through Downtown Auburn Hills
Even on days that are a mix of springtime sunshine and wintertime snow, Downtown Auburn Hills is full of little details for someone out enjoying a stroll to see.
Explore: Sunrise Walk at Kensington Metropark
Kensignton Metropark is a beautiful place to hike no matter the time of the year.
Metroparks 2022 Annual Passes Now On Sale
Resident pricing applies to anyone living in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties
Golden Retrievers Gather for Swimming At Orion Oaks Dog Park
A portion of Lake Sixteen is set aside for playing, with a large dock and ramps that are perfect for jumping in and walking out of the refreshing water.
Reporter Food: Paint Creek Cider Mill in Oakland Twp.
Paint Creek Cider Mill stays open year round, serving up meals both onsite and to go, as well as offering an array of Michigan-made snacks and products.
Explore: Innovation Hills Park in Rochester Hills
Innovation Hills is located at 2800 W. Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills.
Skydiving Experience Minus the Plane, iFLY Coming Soon to Novi
With plans to open on June 1st at the Adell Center Drive, owner Mike Fijas is happy to make dreams come true.
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Here’s a list of parks and other places to explore in Oakland County…
Explore: Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge and Paint Creek Trail
The Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge is named for former Orion Township Supervisor JoAnn Van Tassel, whose leadership helped Orion to develop in a way that respected the natural beauty of the area.
Explore: Lake Erie Metropark
The park is a tracking place for hawk migration, and a sculpture includes pictures of the various birds one might see and the time of year they pass through.
Explore: The Detroit Zoo
With beautiful autumn weather and social distancing requirements limiting attendance, it’s a great time to visit the Detroit Zoo
Explore: Douglas Evans Nature Preserve
Explore: Douglas Evans Nature Preserve (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 1, 2018) Beverly Hills, MI -A recent adventure in Beverly Hills put me in the middle of an 18 acre nature preserve that has the most beautiful insects, and a pretty walking path. With fields of flowers and patches of woods along the Rouge River, there…
Explore: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield
Explore: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 26, 2018) Southfield, MI- A one mile trail through deer-filled woods and wetlands is a great way to enjoy a morning, and Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield offers up a delightful place for it. Visitors are first greeted by an area of large…