Outside Activities

Join the Great Michigan Scavenger Hunt in Brighton Howell Area!

Keep a close eye out for hidden treasures this week when scrolling through your social media feed and the Brighton Howell Area! Explore BHA  has teamed up with over 30 destinations around Michigan to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week for a statewide scavenger hunt! National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) 2022 is ready to …more

Introducing Explore Brighton Howell Area

Trails that entrance your inner naturalist. Days defined by the sun’s blush on your face and the sand’s kiss between your toes. The captivating scent of barley and hops when the craft beers flow. The anticipation that grows when the door jingles open at a downtown shop full of fabulous finds.     Discover the …more

an aerial shot of a lake and a picnic table

Choose Your Own Adventure with MI Playground

Nick and Andy from MI Playground visited the Brighton-Howell Area recently for a choose-your-own-adventure type of day! Watch their video below and check out their whole day for inspiration on your next adventure in Livingston County.

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National Plan for Vacation Day: Looking Ahead to Brighter Days

The Livingston County Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce it is supporting National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD), the annual day for Americans to plan their vacation for the entire year at the start of the year, on January 26. Though many Americans are not ready or able to take a trip just …more

Livingston County Horoscope

A horoscope is an astrological chart that represents the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets during the time of events, like the moment of a person’s birth. Many believe that our astrological signs accurately portray our personality traits and interests. Find your sign, and read about activities you may enjoy trying in Livingston County. …more

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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

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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

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

Pink tulips with downtown howell in the background

Take a Virtual Visit to Livingston County

 UPDATED: April 16, 2020 3:38pm EST Though we encourage visitors to practice social distancing as much as possible, avoiding crowds, and washing hands often, there are still ways to support Livingston County businesses. As developments around COVID-19 continue to unfold, please follow refer to guidelines from the public health authorities including the CDC, Michigan …more