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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 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 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!
Read MoreThe Highland State Recreation Area has many wonderful things to experience in the summer. Put on some sun screen and some insect repellent and get outdoors! Brave the heat and some of the parks' natural insect population (read "bugs") and enjoy the trails that traverse the areas deep into the woods of the park... here's a few pics from a hike on July 18th on the trails north of Haven Hill Lake...
Above: Ferns carpet the forest floor.
Above: Beautiful wild flowers abound in Highland State Recreation Area.
Look closely for things big and small...
Mushrooms and fungi in the shade on the cool forest floor.
The small glacial ponds are full of almost flourescent green algae...
The wetland trail was filled with bird life...
Such as this Cedar Waxing...
The Waxwing was probably searching for these berries...
On the return leg of the hike the water lillies on Haven Hill Lake had started to open in the morning sun...
Enjoy the summer... hike Highland State Recreation Area... one of Michigan's true wonders.
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