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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.

April 8 – Wildflower Walk at Tenhave Woods in Royal Oak

Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher March 30, 2023

We will be looking for Red & White Trillium, blue & yellow violets, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Bloodroot, Trout Lily, Wild Geranium, Spice Bush, Spring Beauty, Wood Poppy, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, & Wood Anemone and more.

Explore: Oakland Township’s New Park – Fox Nature Preserve

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 23, 2022

A 234-acre park with trails is now open in Oakland Township.

Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, 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 Publisher May 13, 2022

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

Explore: Bald Mountain Recreation Area’s Hart Lake Loop

All Stories, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Explore!, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Oxford, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher May 9, 2022

It’s a simple trail to follow and on the weekends it’s packed with people, so it could be a good spot for those just starting out or looking to make friends.

Video: Friendly Birds of Kensignton Metropark

All Stories, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 16, 2022

It attracts photographers and hikers because of it’s abundance of birds, and the ease in which little birdies will eat from people’s hands.

Explore: Sunrise Walk at Kensington Metropark

All Stories, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 5, 2021

Kensignton Metropark is a beautiful place to hike no matter the time of the year.

Metroparks 2022 Annual Passes Now On Sale

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Milford, Walled Lake, White Lake TownshipBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher November 1, 2021

Resident pricing applies to anyone living in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties

Reporter Food: Paint Creek Cider Mill in Oakland Twp.

All Stories, Explore!, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Oxford, Reporter Food, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 22, 2021

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.

After Over Four Decades, Dan Stencil Retires from Oakland County Parks and Rec

All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Lathrup Village, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 19, 2021

Stencil, a long-time Clarkston resident, started with Oakland County Parks and Recreation in 1977…

Explore: West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve

All Stories, Bloomfield Area Communities, Explore!By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher February 7, 2021

These challenges are worth it though as the trail leads over ravines and includes a couple scenic outlook points.

Explore: Lake Erie Metropark

All Stories, Explore!, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 28, 2021

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.

Oakland County Seeking Two Members for Parks & Rec. Commission

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., 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, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher January 8, 2021

The Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for preserving park land and creating recreational, leisure and learning experiences for Oakland County residents.

Curious Mink Caught on Video Being Adorable at Lake St. Clair Metropark

All Stories, Animals/Pets, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 30, 2020

They are very wary and cautious of people normally, and are voracious predators.

Explore: Douglas Evans Nature Preserve

All Stories, Beverly Hills, Explore!By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher October 1, 2018

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: Red Oaks Nature Center

All Stories, Explore!, Madison Hts., UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 29, 2018

Explore: Red Oaks Nature Center (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – On 13 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre is the Red Oaks Nature Center. This oasis offers just over a mile’s worth of trails through a pretty patch of woods. Along the way one can listen to the calls…

Explore: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield

All Stories, Explore!, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher September 26, 2018

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…

Explore: Dodge Park 4 in Waterford

All Stories, Explore!, WaterfordBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and Publisher August 15, 2018

Explore: Dodge Park 4 in Waterford (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 15, 2018) Waterford, MI – Dodge Park 4 is a State Park in Waterford with little slices of different scenery, which makes it extra fun to explore. The park is located off Cass Elizabeth Road and covers one mile of Cass Lake shoreline. Along that…

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