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If you and your tribe are nature lovers, pack your outdoor gear in a Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Hornet, or RAM 1500 TRX and go on an incredible adventure at the best outdoor spots near Highland Park, MI. Spend time exploring lush woodlands and meadows down miles of multi-use trails, fish, paddle, and boat, and enjoy scenic picnics surrounded by the tranquility of nature.
1. Palmer Park
The 281-acre Palmer Park at 910 Merrill Plaisance Street is one of the largest parks in Detroit. The expansive park covers scenic woodlands and meadows and offers various recreational areas and athletic fields.
Pack a picnic basket and follow the scenic tree-lined walkways through beautiful sections of the park. Explore Witherell Woods to listen to the songbirds and find a peaceful spot to enjoy an al fresco lunch under the trees or on the banks of Lake Francis.
2. Belle Isle Park
The beautiful Belle Isle Park at 99 Pleasure Drive in downtown Detroit stretches over a 987-acre island covered in breathtaking woodlands. Walk along meandering pathways through the woods past three picturesque lakes to watch the waterfowl, fish from the banks, and paddle on the lakes. Visit the beautiful Oudolf Garden and the historic Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory displaying an array of exotic plants.
3. Maybury State Park
Head 27 miles out of the city to Maybury State Park at 49601 Eight Mile Road in Northville to immerse yourself in nature at this 1,000-acre day-use park. Discover a serene paradise of tranquil meadows and wooded areas teeming with wildlife. Go hiking, biking, or horseback riding along miles of trails that meander through the lush forests and fields adorned with vibrant wildflowers.
Visit the park’s operational farm, where you will witness traditional farming practices like sheep shearing, honey extraction, and grain harvesting as they were done between 1900 and 1930. Moreover, nature enthusiasts can join weekly educational programs organized by the park’s knowledgeable naturalists.
4. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
The Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area at 7800 Gale Road in Waterford is a bit further afield but well worth the 31-mile drive to spend the day swimming and sunbathing on the longest beach in southeast Michigan. The enormous 3,745-acre Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area boasts just over half a mile of shoreline, loads of water activities, and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails through marshes and lush forests where wildlife is abundant.
Rent watercraft and cruise over the lake. Challenge yourself on the 11-mile Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail, one of the best in the USA and the most technical in the region. Hike down the two-mile Pontiac Lake Hiking Trail through hilly and rocky terrain to the lovely beach, or tackle the 17-mile Pontiac Lake-Equestrian Trail and stay at the rustic horse camp.
Escape from your busy life and take a well-deserved break in nature, enjoying plenty of recreational activities. Before you explore nature, swing by Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today and take a new 2023 SUV for a spin.
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