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Ashton Orchards Cider Mill in Ortonville, Michigan

It’s fall and we are out and about in Metro Detroit, checking out cider mills.  If you are looking for tasty cider and yummy donuts check out Ashton Orchards Cider Mill, which is located in Ortonville, Michigan on Seymour Lake Road. (just east of Sashabaw Road).  Website Ashton Orchards is a smaller property that sells fruits, vegetables, bakery items, and apple cider. They… 

Clintonwood Spray Park – Clarkston

Last week we visited the Spray Park in Clintonwood Park in Clarkston.  The Spraypark at Clintonwood is 3,200 sq ft. Designed by Raindrop, Inc. it has a variety of above and below water features. At the time of publication (7/20/16) admission for children (17 & under) is $2.00 for Independence Township Residents and Clarkston School District Homeowners and $4 per non-resident… 

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Oakland County Parks and Recreation Opening Beaches for 2020

Two beaches, operated by Oakland County Parks and Recreation, will give residents respite from the heat this summer. Independence Oaks County Park will open its beach June 11. A second beach operated by the parks system, located within Groveland Oaks County Park, opens June 25 when that park and campground opens for the season. Both beaches are non-lifeguarded. “We realize…