Four-legged friends need exercise and playtime just as much as humans! Thankfully there are several great dog parks in Detroit. And remember…Visiting a dog park is a good idea, even if you’ve got a yard, because it gives your doggie the chance to socialize. Anne Fracassa Memorial Dog Park | Pauline Street and 12 Mile Road,…
Finding kid-friendly things to do can be a challenge. Thankfully, Michigan has an array of activities and attractions that are perfect for even the littlest humans. Below are a dozen of our favorites, including several things that are free or very inexpensive. Go forth and explore! Pick blueberries at Adams Blueberry Farm (Hartford) Take…
Make the most of the warm months ahead with this summer bucket list! Written with Detroit area residents and visitors in mind, this list has a dozen local activities for all ages. So what are you waiting for? Get out there! Spend a day at Martindale Beach at Kensington Metropark Take a trip to the Detroit Zoo Go…
Whether you’re into swimming, sailing or sunning yourself on the beach, a lake trip is the perfect summer getaway for Michiganders. Our state is loaded with lakes! The closest ones to Paragon properties are Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie. Our properties are also near several beautiful Metroparks with lakes, where visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational…
Running indoors has its merits, but fresh air and scenery can do wonders for your mood, especially on days when you’re not super excited to get moving. That’s why we made this list of five scenic Detroit running trails: Belle Isle The perimeter of this 2.5-mile, 982-acre island park in the Detroit River offers runners…
I’m a techie. My smartphone is permanently attached to my hip. I use my smart-devices to enhance my life experiences. Especially when it comes to finding out about “the great outdoors.” Educating myself about the things around me like, plants, birds, star-gazing, and special or general outdoor activities, is very interesting and engaging to me.…
Why should you have all the fun? While we humans like to seek out waterparks when summertime gets a little too hot around the gills, I’m sure your dog is staring at you during the summer heat and thinking “What about me?” Well, instead of giving your dog that clueless look of response. You can…
Is It Hot Enough For You? Need to cool off a bit? Instead of sticking your head in the freezer, how about taking the family to one of the many Michigan Waterparks for a little cool-down fun. Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark Frankenmuth http://www.zehnders.com/waterpark/splashvillagewaterpark.htm Waterford Oaks Waterpark Waterford http://www.destinationoakland.com/parksandtrails/waterparks/waterfordoaks/Pages/default.aspx Kensington Metropark…
Escape to Belle Isle The Spirit of Detroit Challenge 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run http://www.escapetobelleisle.com Other “Fun Run” race event that include Kids Runs: Glow4Kids SouthMoor Golf & Country Club, Burton Michigan “Glow4Kids is an illuminated nighttime race that blends fitness & entertainment all to benefit the ZoieSky Foundation. Racers are encouraged to walk,…
Well, Southeast Michigan has finally put together a string of days where the weather didn’t go from great to ugly in a span of 5 minutes. We are entering what is known as “The Dog Days of Summer.” But, what does that term really mean? And does it really relate to our dogs? Continue reading…