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kayaks and paddleboards in Lake Walden.

Your Guide To “Up North” Camping in The Brighton Howell Area

Summertime in southeast Michigan is the perfect time to create long-lasting memories with friends, family, or yourself. The first step to planning the ultimate summer vacation starts with the best summer tradition: a camping trip. Luckily, the Brighton Howell Area boasts a variety of camping options. Pack the cooler, grab your sleeping bag, and head …more

Delicious picnic spread with fresh fruit, bread, spicy sausage and cheese spread out on a red and white checkered cloth in a lush spring park

The Recipe for the Perfect Picnic in the Brighton Howell Area

As Michigan weather can be quite unpredictable, summertime in the Mitten State is not to be taken for granted. Enjoy the sunshine and warm temperatures this summer by packing a basket and spreading out on the many beaches and parks of the Brighton Howell Area. Sit back, relax, and unwind while enjoying nature, local eats, …more

Your Brighton Howell Area Summer Shopping Guide

Summertime in the Brighton Howell area is loaded with fun-filled events, endless outdoor adventures, Farmers’ Markets, and more! Although the Michigan weather can be predictable, summer shopping is always an option. Check out the full guide to Summer Shopping in the Brighton Howell area.   Tanger Outlet Mall – Howell, MI     Calling all …more

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

coffee and a book

Treat Yourself to a Book Date

Please enjoy this guest blog from Howell resident, Madison Lim. In theory, you’re supposed to go on a date with another person, but why do that when you can have a book as your date? With March being National Reading Month it only feels right to give you the perfect way to enjoy a book …more

Unleash Your Rage in Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Please enjoy this guest blog from marketing professional and small business owner, Marissa Conniff. Do you ever feel like you need to rage out? There may be a place for you in the Brighton Howell Area. Destruction Depot – Rage Room is the veteran-owned rage room located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. This local business provides …more

Destruction Depot owners

Celebrate Couple-Owned Businesses in the Brighton-Howell Area

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Livingston County Convention & Visitors Bureau spoke to couples who own businesses together in our communities. We are proud to have these local businesses in the Brighton-Howell Area. Today we celebrate their love for each other and for their work! Matt and Rachel Crawford-  Destruction Depot – Rage Room Destruction …more

pine tree needles up close

Searching for the Perfect Tree in the Brighton Howell Area

Please enjoy this guest blog from local video producer, Aaron Boak.   Christmas Tree Hunt 2019 from ACB PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.   As a full-time video producer and a native of Howell, I am always looking to combine my passion for video and storytelling at a must-stop location. Every year my family and I search …more

beer sitting on a napkin on the bar

Locals Guide To – Hartland Brewing Co.

Hartland Brewing Co. is one of the newest microbreweries to hit Livingston County! Since opening in 2019, Hartland Brewing Co. has brewed countless craft beers and expanded its food menu to give the community more food options to choose from. In the three years since opening, they’ve become a staple in the Brighton Howell Area. …more