Highland State Recreation Area will host a family-friendly day of activities at the 6th annual Haven Hill Festival Saturday, Aug. 23. This free event promotes awareness of the varied natural and historic resources that make up the Highland State Recreation Area and the historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford Haven Hill Estate.
Activities take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Goose Meadow Picnic Site, starting with an 1860s vintage "base ball" game. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy summer food, a live brass band, vintage Ford Model A cars, self-guided tours of the Haven Hill Lodge grounds, volunteers dressed in historic costumes, and children's activities. An art display will be available at the Gate House, as well as a nature photography display on Haven Hill.
The park is located at 5200 Highland Road (M-59) in White Lake (Oakland County), Michigan, between Duck Lake Road and Bogey Lake Road. The park offers hiking, fishing, mountain biking, swimming, paddling and many other recreational opportunities. To check camping availability and make a reservation, visit www.midnrreservations.com. To learn more about the park, visit www.michigan.gov/highland.
Haven Hill Festival is sponsored by the Friends of Highland Recreation Area, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports events, fundraising and education at the park. Tickets are not required, but proceeds from concession sales will benefit the Friends group. For more information about the event, visit www.havenhillfestival.com.
A Recreation Passport is required for any motor vehicle entering a Michigan state park, boat launch, state forest campground or nonmotorized state trailhead parking. Residents can purchase the Passport for just $11 ($5 for motorcycles) at the time of Michigan license plate renewal through Secretary of State. Forgot to check "YES" during renewal? Residents and nonresidents can purchase a Recreation Passport window sticker during regular business hours at state parks. Learn more about how the Recreation Passport supports state parks and local outdoor recreation opportunities at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Contact: Jay Fitzgerald (Friends of Highland Recreation Area), 248-758-4112
or Ed Golder (DNR), 517-284-5815
