Some of the colorful creatures slid off the ice and headed into a nearby snow bank. Children young and old chased after them before they were lost in the powdery white stuff....
Read MoreThe deer in the park are in full winter coats. Beautiful. [slideshow]
This nice young buck ran across the road at Goose Meadow. Handsome fella!
Sometimes they're invisible, other times they jump right out in front of you! Always drive slowly and be alert for these wonderful creatures in Highland State Recreation Area.
A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 5,400 times in 2010. That's about 13 full 747s.
Read MoreThe snow snakes were flying in the cold and yet wonderful winter weather at the Edsel Ford Barn today.
Read MoreThe snow was (and still is) flying at Haven Hill as the Friends of Highland Recreation Area worked at the Edsel Ford Barn and the Gate House today.
Above: Snowy day at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Gate House of Haven Hill in Highland State Recreation Area, Michigan.
Preparations are underway for the Chief Pontiac Trail scouts Snow Snake races to be held next Saturday, December 18th.
Above: Snow snake track assembled for December 18 races. Snow will be added for the slick course.
Highland State Recreation Area is a wonderful place for winter activities. Snow shoeing, skiing, hiking, and more.
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The registration renewal for our family vehicle just came in the mail the other day, and sure enough, there's a simple little check box that will confirm our desire to purchase the passport for just $10.00 per vehicle until the next registration of that same car next year.
Read MoreThe 2010 Annual Meeting is open to the public and we encourage you to attend. Hors D'oeuvres and soft drinks will be served starting at 6:30 pm. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. Come on out for a review of our 2010 activities in support of the wonderful Highland State Recreation Area and to hear of some of our plans for 2011. We will have some interesting Haven Hill materials on display for everyone to see.
Read MoreHead on over to Highland Recreation Area this season and see the wonderful Fall colors throughout the park...
Above: Haven Hill Road as you head into Highland State Recreation Area. Taken October 15, 2010.
Above: Haven Hill as seen from the eastern shore of Haven Hill Lake. October 15, 2010. Photo by Jay Fitzgerald, Friends of Highland Recreation Area.
The colors atop Haven Hill, Oakland county Michigans' highest natural hill, are equally as spectacular this time of year. Get on out and take a refreshing hike this fall.
In the late 1800's as the Civil War came and passed, the game of base ball spread across America and eventually became what it is today. Next time you get a chance to see the beginnings of base ball don't pass it up. It's a wonderful game!
Read MoreThe Haven Hill Festival is this coming Saturday, August28 at Highland Recreation Area!
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