Visit Highland State Recreation Area/Haven Hill This Weekend for the Redbud Reveal!

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Visit the Highland State Recreation Area this coming Saturday, May 4, from 10am until 4pm and enjoy the colorful blooms as the forests turn green again and beautiful serviceberry, dogwoods, and redbud trees signal the beginning of spring.

See Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill Gatehouse and Carriage House renovations underway and walk-through the Edsel Ford Barn. Take a stroll up Haven Hill to see the new Carriage House roof. History in the outdoors!

AND enjoy vintage Model A and T Ford automobiles as they drive throughout the park. Fun and interesting things to see and do for everyone.

5200 Highland Road (M-59), White Lake, MI 48383. Park Office: (248) 889-3750.

Event is free with MDNR Recreation Passport for State Park Entry.

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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.

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.