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Explore: Red Pole Park in Southfield

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

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

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 Publisher July 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 Publisher May 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 Publisher May 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 Publisher April 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 Publisher January 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 Publisher January 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: Canadian Raptor Conservancy

Animals/Pets, Explore!, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 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: Villa Barr Art Park in Novi

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

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

Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., 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, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 26, 2022

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

All Stories, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Clawson, Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Slide, TroyBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher July 13, 2022

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

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher June 21, 2022

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

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Explore!By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher April 9, 2022

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.