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
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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

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

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

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

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

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.

Holiday cupcakes on a table

Local Holiday Treats

Tis the season to indulge in sugar cookies, candy canes, chocolate covered pretzels, and everything sugary and cheery! Find heavenly sweet treats for yourself or your loved ones at these local favorites.   Eat a cookie every day of December from the Sugar Cookie Advent Calendars from M Street Baking Company   View this post …more

sugar cookies decorated to look like various pies

Thanksgiving Carryout in Livingston County

We are thankful for the countless options of tasty, creative cuisine in Livingston County.  This season, we have the opportunity to support our favorite restaurants during their time of need. Purchasing gift certificates and ordering carryout are great ways to support local eateries, while social distancing. This year, make Thanksgiving easier by supporting local businesses. …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