The 75 acres of Sutherland Nature Sanctuary in Metamora began as a private project to restore forested and farmed land to its natural beauty. There are multiple habitats in this relatively small space with over 2 miles of walking trails. Once we discovered this place, we couldn’t stay away and have even volunteered with some…
Baker Woodlot & Rajendra Neotropical Migrant Bird Sanctuary is a natural area on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. It has been added to the Old Growth Forest Network (OGFN), a national network of protected old-growth forests. If large trees capture your eye and your heart, you don’t want to miss…
Oakwood Lake Township Park in Oxford, Michigan, is a 300-acre park, owned and operated by the local Parks & Rec department. The park is free to the public, and open dawn to dusk year-round. It’s got great trails and a fun disc golf course. Read on to learn more about this tucked-away hidden gem. Where…
Oxford, MI, is a beautiful town in Oakland County, Michigan. Many visitors remark about its picturesque landscape and numerous outdoor activities. One of Oxford’s most popular outdoor activities is walking and biking on the Polly Ann Trail. The Polly Ann Trail in Oxford, Michigan, is one of our favorite places to walk. The walking is…
Powell Lake Township Park in Oxford, Michigan, is a lovely park we often use as our starting point for accessing the Polly Ann Trail. Still, it is beautiful in its own right for walking, fishing, sitting in nature, playing on the distinctive playground, or any combination of these activities. Where is Powell Lake Park? Powell…
This lazy walk around Oxford, Michigan, is the perfect way to enjoy downtown Oxford, Michigan, scenery. Plenty of fun things to do, eat, and drink are within easy reach of the Polly Ann Trail, which passes just north of downtown. The trail crosses M24 on the tall, sturdy, safe pedestrian bridge. Where to Park? Downtown…