Redbud Reveal at Highland Rec Coming Soon in May

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Redbud is a day of outdoor enjoyment in the Haven Hill section of Highland State Recreation Area in Michigan. Visitors are encouraged to come and see the beautiful and historic Haven Hill section of the Highland State Recreation Area which includes the new Cedar Creek trail, the historic Haven Hill Gatehouse, the Edsel Ford Barn, the picturesque Carriage House, and the Haven Hill Lodge footprint up on Haven Hill. Come on out and join area residents to see if the beautiful redbuds are in bloom at Haven Hill!

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You're Invited! 2021 Friends of Highland Recreation Area Annual Meeting

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Each year the Friends of Highland Recreation Area hold an Annual Meeting to highlight and celebrate the volunteer activities at Edsel and Eleanor Fords’ Former Haven Hill estate and Highland State Recreation Area. See the event information below. Please feel welcome to attend and inform us of your plans on our Facebook events page.

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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.

A GREAT End of Summer Day Event for You and Your Family: Enjoy the Haven Hill Festival at Highland State Recreation Area this coming Saturday, August 28

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Enjoy the Haven Hill Festival at Highland State Recreation Area this coming Saturday, August 28. Enter the park at any time during the day and enjoy the Festival from 10 am to 3:00 pm.

Come to visit the Park with your Recreation Passport to enjoy free entry for the day. The Festival activities in the Park are totally free of charge after you enter.

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See great natural and historical locations in the Park and enjoy it all with your family as an experience of local history. Henry Ford's son Edsel and his family created an amazing country estate at Haven Hill many years ago, and the history remains to be shared.

Get a great Recreation Passport for all Michigan State Parks and boats ramps for the year at the park entrance if you don't have one already. Bring the entire family!

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Go to the Antiques and Collectibles Sale at the Edsel Ford Barn, and also head to Goose Meadow to see Vintage Ford Model A cars, a Vintage Base Ball Game at the ball field starting at 10 am. Get some fundraiser hot dogs, chips, popcorn, ice cream for sale too. Enjoy some live old-time music during the game and have a great day at the Park... A LIVE brass band will play during the old time vintage base ball game!

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The Haven Hill historic structures of the Ford era will be open for public viewing during the day. Come and see an AMAZING detailed 3D model of the Ford's former Haven Hill Lodge that will be on display at the Haven Hill Gatehouse near the entrance to the Park!



This is a GREAT event for you and your family in our wonderful State 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.

Come and Enjoy the Annual Redbud Reveal Day at Haven Hill in Highland State Recreation Area on May 8

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Redbud Reveal May 8

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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 History Hike - Enjoy the Fall Colors and Area History

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Fall is a great time of year to get outside in Michigan to enjoy the beautiful autumn colors, and if you visit Highland State Recreation Area between October 10th and 18th, you can combine the beautiful trails of SE Michigan's only Natural National Landmark with a self-guided historical tour of Edsel and Eleanor's Haven Hill Estate. With four different, well-marked trails, you can enjoy walking through nature, visiting historical Ford estate features located throughout the park. The trails are open during park hours and is free with a Michigan Recreation Passport.

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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.

Cancelled - 2020 Haven Hill Festival - Cancelled

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The 2020 Haven Hill Festival has been cancelled due to ongoing covid-19 pandemic concerns. Thank you for your support and understanding during these difficult times for all of us.

Thank you for your support and understanding during these difficult times.

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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 Festival at Highland Recreation Area - Saturday, August 29

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After a change of date last year to October due to the park roads being resurfaced throughout the summer months, the Haven Hill Festival is back to the last Saturday in August, which this year is the 29th day of the month.

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Come to the Haven Hill Festival on Saturday, August 29 and enjoy a celebration of the amazing natural and historic resources of the Highland State Recreation Area in Highland/White Lake, Michigan. The Haven Hill section of this beautiful park was once the country estate home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford and their family. This year’s event will feature several summer activities including the Cedar Creek hiking, biking, and equestrian trail, Ford automobiles on display, an 1860’s Era Base Ball Game, Live Bands, Haven Hill history and Art displays, Walking Tours, Children’s Activities, Summer Foods and Beverages, an Antiques and Collectibles fundraising sale, and more!

The Festival is to be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. The primary location, at the Goose Meadow Picnic site, will feature a large shade and shelter tent with history displays, the vintage base ball game, Ford automobiles, children’s activities and summer food and beverages. Throughout the Festival the partially restored Haven Hill Gate House at the entrance to the park will be a venue for video shows as well as history and art displays. The renovated garage will be open to the public during Festival hours.

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The free family event promotes awareness of the wonderful natural and historic resources that make up Highland State Recreation Area and the Haven Hill National Natural Landmark. A free shuttle van will be provided to transport visitors from Goose Meadow to other park activity locations.

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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.