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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: Parks, Trails, Downtowns, and Other Destinations 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., 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 PublisherApril 14, 2023

Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond. If you have any to suggest, please message us at editor@oc115.com.

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

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

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

Explore: Villa Barr Art Park in Novi

Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Northville, Novi, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 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 PublisherAugust 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 PublisherJuly 13, 2022

Enjoy the pictures below and consider your own Detroit People Mover Tour, as well as taking time to…

Explore: Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills

All Stories, Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Novi, Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 4, 2022

A place like Marvin’s exists so kids, and the young at heart of any age, can come together for memories that can last a lifetime.

July 28 – Royal Oak Summer Concert w/Grooving Violation and Sean Blackman’s In Transit

All Stories, Royal Oak, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 3, 2022

Here is the lineup for the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert series:

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 PublisherMay 13, 2022

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

Explore: A Stroll Through Downtown Auburn Hills

All Stories, Auburn Hills, Explore!By Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 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.

Golden Retrievers Gather for Swimming At Orion Oaks Dog Park

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Favorites, Lake Orion/Orion TwpBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 13, 2021

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.

Magician Wows Crowd in Holly

All Stories, Holly, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJune 10, 2021

Many “oooohs” and “ahhhs” were had by all.  And there are many more to be had as Grupido is expected to return on June 12 and 13. 

Holly Farmers Market Bigger Than Ever

All Stories, Groveland Twp., Highland Twp., Holly, Rose Township, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2021

Positioned in a lovely community park adjacent to the historic Downtown, The Holly Farmers Market provides a nice open space with picturesque views, and sometimes even a train rolling through the background.

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, 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 PublisherApril 9, 2021

Here’s a list of parks and other places to explore in Oakland County…

Royal Oak’s Library of Things Helps Users with More Than Books and Media

All Stories, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 8, 2021

Here patrons can check out fun and useful items such as GoPro cameras, an electric keyboard, a guitar, a cue robot, an Amazon Firestick, Google Next, Kindles, and basics like tools, electronics, and games.

Explore: The Detroit Zoo

All Stories, Animals/Pets, Berkley, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 8, 2020

With beautiful autumn weather and social distancing requirements limiting attendance, it’s a great time to visit the Detroit Zoo

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