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The Friends of Highland Recreation Area
  • Home/
  • All About FOHRA/
    • About FOHRA
    • Our Mission
    • Our Progress
    • FOHRA Links
    • Bylaws
  • Contact FOHRA/
    • Contact FOHRA
    • Info Sign Up
    • Tell Your Stories
  • Your Support/
    • Bricks
    • Donate Financial Support
    • Volunteering
    • Contributing Materials
    • Promoting the Cause
  • FOHRA Supporters/
    • Affiliate Orgs
    • Our Sponsors
  • The FOHRA Blog/
  • About HSRA and Haven Hill/
    • About HSRA
    • Cedar Creek Trail Map of Features
    • HSRA Links
    • Haven Hill History
    • The Gatehouse
    • The Carriage House
    • Lodge Site
    • The Farm Center
    • History Links
    • The Edsel Ford Barn
    • GSUSA 1956 Roundup
    • Some 1956 GS Roundup Pics
    • Other Friends
  • Activities and Events/
    • Programs and Events
    • Haven Hill Festival
    • Redbud Reveal
    • Vintage Base Ball
    • Annual Meeting
    • Hiking
  • Art and Media/
    • The FOHRA Theatre
    • About the Artist - Lawrence Falardeau
    • Memories in Time - The People of Haven Hill
    • People of Haven Hill Video Intro
    • People of Haven Hill - Study Sketches
    • The Nature of Haven Hill
    • Nature of Haven Hill Photos
    • HSRA Photos
    • Volunteer Pics
    • Lodge Photos
    • The Gatehouse's New Roof
    • Haven Hill Festival Photos
    • Haven Hill and HSRA Photos
    • Media Kits
  • Member Resources/
    • FOHRA Member Tips and Resources
    • Volunteer Hours
The Friends of Highland Recreation Area

The FOHRA Blog

Articles and information about the Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) and their work at Michigan's Highland State Recreation Area to repurpose and restore the historic structures of Edsel and Eleanor Ford's former Haven Hill estate.

 

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area
  • Home/
  • All About FOHRA/
    • About FOHRA
    • Our Mission
    • Our Progress
    • FOHRA Links
    • Bylaws
  • Contact FOHRA/
    • Contact FOHRA
    • Info Sign Up
    • Tell Your Stories
  • Your Support/
    • Bricks
    • Donate Financial Support
    • Volunteering
    • Contributing Materials
    • Promoting the Cause
  • FOHRA Supporters/
    • Affiliate Orgs
    • Our Sponsors
  • The FOHRA Blog/
  • About HSRA and Haven Hill/
    • About HSRA
    • Cedar Creek Trail Map of Features
    • HSRA Links
    • Haven Hill History
    • The Gatehouse
    • The Carriage House
    • Lodge Site
    • The Farm Center
    • History Links
    • The Edsel Ford Barn
    • GSUSA 1956 Roundup
    • Some 1956 GS Roundup Pics
    • Other Friends
  • Activities and Events/
    • Programs and Events
    • Haven Hill Festival
    • Redbud Reveal
    • Vintage Base Ball
    • Annual Meeting
    • Hiking
  • Art and Media/
    • The FOHRA Theatre
    • About the Artist - Lawrence Falardeau
    • Memories in Time - The People of Haven Hill
    • People of Haven Hill Video Intro
    • People of Haven Hill - Study Sketches
    • The Nature of Haven Hill
    • Nature of Haven Hill Photos
    • HSRA Photos
    • Volunteer Pics
    • Lodge Photos
    • The Gatehouse's New Roof
    • Haven Hill Festival Photos
    • Haven Hill and HSRA Photos
    • Media Kits
  • Member Resources/
    • FOHRA Member Tips and Resources
    • Volunteer Hours
December 06, 2014

New Cedar Creek Trail at Highland State Recreation Area is Nearing Completion

December 06, 2014/ Guest User

The Cedar Creel trail has portions that skirt the edge or even cross wetland areas. New decking has been installed to minimize impact on the landscape. The deck will also provide a nice view to the east.

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December 06, 2014/ Guest User/ Comment
2014, Cedar Creek Trail, Construction, Haven Hill, Landscaping, Recreation, State Park Issues, Things To Do
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February 13, 2012

New Construction at Edsel Ford Barn!

February 13, 2012/ Guest User

...the Friends of Highland Recreation Area drove the first new nails into lumber to rebuild wall sections of the Edsel Ford Barn.

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February 13, 2012/ Guest User/ Comment
Construction, Edsel Ford Barn, Winter 2011 2012, Work Days, Work Sunday
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February 09, 2012

FOHRA to Start Edsel Ford Barn Rebuild Sunday!

February 09, 2012/ Guest User

This will be the starting day of major reconstruction of the historic Edsel Ford Barn after several years of clean-up in the aftermath of the June 2008 storm.

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February 09, 2012/ Guest User/ Comment
Activities, Construction, Edsel Ford Barn, Work Days, Work Sunday
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Friends of Highland Recreation Area
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Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

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