Redbud Reveal and Redbud Dust-Off Coming on Saturday, May 4!

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Enjoy a spring day at Highland State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 4 between 10am and 4:00pm at the Redbud Reveal spring season-opening event.

See specials views of the Edsel Ford Barn, Haven Hill Gatehouse, and more as you walk, bike, or drive the grounds of Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill estate. Enjoy Model A and T vintage autos parked and driving the beautiful roads. See more info in the attached flyers.

Event is FREE, with a Recreation Passport required for state park entry.

Park Entrance: 5200 Highland Road, White Lake. (248) 889-3750.

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 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.

Vintage Ford Autos Driving the Roads of Haven Hill and Highland State Recreation Area on May 4th at the Annual Redbud Reveal!

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Vintage Ford Autos Driving the Roads of Haven Hill and Highland State Recreation Area on May 4th at the Annual Redbud Reveal!

Exciting 2024 Redbud Reveal event news! Vintage Ford autos to enjoy a “Dust-Off” day on May 4 during the Redbud Reveal event at Haven Hill - Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former country estate!

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Redbud Reveal is Saturday at Highland Recreation Area

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Come enjoy a spring day at the Park!

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 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.

Annual Meeting of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area

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Fall is here and that means Annual Meeting time for the Friends of Highland Recreation Area Volunteers. See info flyer and agenda below…

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 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.

Haven Hill Fest Saturday, Free History of Electric Cars Presentation at Goose Meadow, and More to Enjoy

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Hi Everyone!

Reminding all of our great Highland Recreation Area Haven Hill supporters that Saturday is the 2022 Haven Hill Festival at the Park. AND the FREE Russ Dore’ “Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” that will be held under the pavilion at Goose Meadow at 1:30pm just after the conclusion of the 10 am Vintage Base Ball game.

Come on out and enjoy the day!

FREE presentation with your Rec Passport State Park entry pass…

Vintage Base Ball at 10am. Live accompaniment music during the game. Kids hit and run at an inning break!

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 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.