Best Camping Spots & Outdoor Adventures

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Scout Hollow Campground (Rouge Park)

Scout Hollow Campground (Rouge Park)

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Outdoor Adventure Center

Outdoor Adventure Center

Museum with simulated outdoor activities. Simulated outdoor recreation experiences like biking, plus local nature displays, in a roomy museum.

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

River walk with lighthouse & picnicking. Waterfront park with a lighthouse & river walk, plus trails, picnic areas & shoreline fishing.

Horizon Park

Horizon Park

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Maybury State Park

Maybury State Park

Varied trails plus a working farm. Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.

North Hydro Park

North Hydro Park

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Little River Acres Park

Little River Acres Park

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Frog Island Park

Frog Island Park

Recreational sports & a community garden. 5-acre green space with an amphitheater & a community garden, plus a soccer field & running track.

Sun Outdoors Kensington Valley

Sun Outdoors Kensington Valley

Family camping with fishing & swimming. Family-friendly campground with lake beaches for swimming & fishing, plus a game room.

North Bay Park

North Bay Park

Lake fishing, wildlife & wetland trails. 139-acre lakefront park offering fishing, wildlife & boardwalk/dirt trails through woods & wetlands.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Gardens, conservatory & gift shop. Offering sprawling gardens, woods & prairies, plus a visitors center, gift shop & conservatory.

Proud Lake Recreation Area

Proud Lake Recreation Area

Park with lakes, camping & boating. State park with campsites, cabins & trails, plus boating & fishing on 2 lakes & the Huron River.

Montibeller Park

Montibeller Park

Park with a playground, sports & more. Park featuring a playground, walking trails & picnic areas, plus sports facilities & restrooms.

Gallup Park

Gallup Park

Scenic area for hiking & canoeing. 69-acre park with walkways & bridges, playgrounds, picnic sites, & canoeing/kayaking areas.

Rolling Hills

Rolling Hills

County park for year round activities. Year round park offers hiking & skiing trails, generous space for outdoor activities & a water park.

Blue Turtle Nature Awareness and Wilderness Skills Camp

Blue Turtle Nature Awareness and Wilderness Skills Camp

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County Farm Park

County Farm Park

Large park with gardens & play areas. Green county park featuring a wooded area, fitness trails, gardens, playgrounds & picnic pavilions.

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum

Flower garden for walks & photos. Tranquil garden with spring-blooming flowers, popular for quiet walks, painting & photography.

Black Pond Woods Nature Area

Black Pond Woods Nature Area

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Island Park

Island Park

Riverfront area with play & picnic spots. Riverside recreation space offering ample picnic areas with BBQ grills, playgrounds & walking paths.

Fuller Park

Fuller Park

Play area with a pool & soccer fields. This 60-acre community resource for sports features fields, plus a pool, playground & picnic areas.

TreeRunner Adventure Park, Putt Forest & Bounce Forest

TreeRunner Adventure Park, Putt Forest & Bounce Forest

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Bluffs Nature Area

Bluffs Nature Area

Forested area with trails & ridge views. 39-acre forested park featuring a variety of rugged hiking & biking trails & scenic ridge views.

Allmendinger Park

Allmendinger Park

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Island Lake Recreation Area

Island Lake Recreation Area

Vast state park with hot air balloons. Sprawling 4,000-acre park with meadows & mature woodlands features a hot air balloon launch point.

Friends of Highland Recreation Area

Friends of Highland Recreation Area

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Bald Mountain State Recreation Area

Bald Mountain State Recreation Area

Large, hilly park with lakes & trails. Rugged 4,637-acre park with trails, lakes, cabins & a shooting range in a hilly, wooded setting.

Dexter-Huron Metropark

Dexter-Huron Metropark

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Lungovita Beach Retreat

Lungovita Beach Retreat

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Brighton Recreation Area

Brighton Recreation Area

Year-round park with equestrian stables. Sprawling park offers riding, hiking & biking trails, plus water sports, campsites & horse stables.

Hudson Mills Metropark

Hudson Mills Metropark

Wooded area with trails, golf & canoeing. Large park offering hike/bike trails, golf, disc golf, picnic & sports areas, boating & fishing.

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Best Sports & Fitness Activities for Kids

Best Sports & Fitness Activities for Kids

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Language Classes for Children

Language Classes for Children

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Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids

Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids

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Music Lessons & Performing Arts Programs

Music Lessons & Performing Arts Programs

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Best Places for Birthday Parties

Best Places for Birthday Parties

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Top Private Schools for Kids

Top Private Schools for Kids

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Best Theaters & Live Shows for Kids

Best Theaters & Live Shows for Kids

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Things to Do with Kids at Night

Things to Do with Kids at Night

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Top Public Schools & School Districts

Top Public Schools & School Districts

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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes

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Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

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Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

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Things to Do with Toddlers

Things to Do with Toddlers

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Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

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Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

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Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Best Family-Friendly Attractions

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Best After-School Programs & Activities

Best After-School Programs & Activities

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Best Tutoring Centers & Academic Support

Best Tutoring Centers & Academic Support

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Best Kids Camps & Summer Programs

Best Kids Camps & Summer Programs

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Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

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Best Water Parks & Splash Pads

Best Water Parks & Splash Pads

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Top Amusement Parks & Fun Centers

Top Amusement Parks & Fun Centers

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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

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Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones

Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones

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Weekend Family Fun Guide

Weekend Family Fun Guide

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