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two brown horses in a pasture

Saddle Up for Livingston County

Livingston county is a great, neigh, the greatest area to bond with horses. The county holds 50,000 + acres of park land, and three state parks surrounded by countless bodies of water. Our four-legged friends have plenty of room to horse around to their heart’s content. Here are some locations that provide trails for you …more

Two people attached to a parachute mid skydive.

Thrill Seekers, Choose your Element! Air vs. Land vs. Water

Find exciting adventures in the Brighton Howell Area up in the air, on land, or in the water! The area is surrounded by three state parks that provide thrilling outdoor recreation activities that will keep you on your toes this summer. Air The Brighton Howell Area is known by many for its annual hot air …more

Man holding large fish

Fishing in the Brighton Howell Area

Please enjoy this guest blog from local angler, Kim Stricker.   As a passionate angler and seasoned resident of Livingston County, I’ve had the opportunity to cast a lure in several of the water bodies within the region. There are numerous lakes within the county lines ranging in size up to 677 acres, many with …more

Show Mom How Much You Care

Don’t forget! Mother’s Day is coming up Sunday, May 10th. Celebrate the mothers in your life with these eats, drinks, and gifts from some of your favorite Livingston County businesses! M Street Baking Co. Cookie cakes, brunch boxes, cake decorating kits, and MORE! If your mom has a sweet tooth, this is the best way …more

White Breasted Nuthatch

Hand-Feeding Birds at Kensington Metropark

Please enjoy this guest blog from local photographer, Jocelyn Anderson.   Several years ago the birds along the nature trails at Kensington Metropark learned that it was safe to take food from people’s hands. This trust has carried on through the years, with many birds partaking in the food offerings from the many visitors to …more

M Street easter cookies shaped like a bunny

Carry-Out Easter Dinner in Livingston County

Easter is this Sunday and while you may not be getting ready for traditional brunch or a big family gathering, you can still celebrate at home and support Livingston County businesses. There are many restaurants still offering carry-out and delivery, and while some may be closed to observe the holiday, a few are open and …more

Olivia Monte and her baby at the millpond in Brighton

A Date Night: Newborn Style

Please enjoy this guest blog from Livingston County resident, Olivia Monte. Arranging a weekly date night after having a baby can seem like it requires way more effort than ever before. Prior to having a baby, we had to be so adamant about scheduling our date nights to ensure we would make them a priority …more

A mural of a woman blowing leaves into the air

The Artistic Movement in the Brighton Howell Area

Please enjoy this guest blog from local artist, Kelly Beacome, as well as photographs from other artists in the Brighton Howell Area community.     Hello, my name is Kelly Beacome. I am an artist living in Howell. My parents moved to Brighton in 1979, and I have spent most of my life in this …more

Child in a kayak with national vacation day logo

National Plan for Vacation Day

Did you know that 83% of American workers want to use their time off to travel? We don’t blame them! To celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day, we created three traveling personas: The Adventurer, Family Fun, and Food Lover. Check out our blog posts to see what each of these travelers could do with their …more