Mild Weather Affecting Snow Snake Arrival?
/"... be careful out there, a snow snake might bite you on the butt."
Read More5 Mile Hike Around Haven Hill Natural Area
/See our Haven Hill hike map below... tracked our progress on our cellphone GPS. Amazing. [googlemaps http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&vpsrc=6&ctz=300&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=210062289296023138221.0004b1145b5232ec2dd26&t=h&ll=42.644566,-83.559437&spn=0.030305,0.054932&z=14&output=embed&w=640&h=480]
Slithering and Sliding Snow Snakes at Highland State Recreation Area!
/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 MoreOh Deer!
/The 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.
2010 FOHRA Blog in Review
/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 MoreSnow Snakes Flying at Edsel Ford Barn
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The snow snakes were flying in the cold and yet wonderful winter weather at the Edsel Ford Barn today.
Read MoreSnow Flying at Haven Hill!
/The 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.
Visit www.fohra.org for more information.
MDNRE State Parks Recreation Passport Available Now
/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 More2010 FOHRA Annual Meeting Announcement
/The 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.
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