Towering trees and native ecosystems offer visitors a window into the past right here at Indian Springs Metropark. Come learn the natural history of our region at the Environmental Discovery Center or enjoy mile after mile of trails through prairies, woodlands, wetlands and meadows. The quiet natural setting of this land is also home to 18 holes of regulation golf, a paved hike-bike trail, volleyball courts, a splash pad and playgrounds. In the winter cross-country skiing, sledding and much more.

Independence Oaks-North, featuring a 312-foot boardwalk connecting to a 180-foot-long fishing dock, is located one mile north of Independence Oaks County Park. Park visitors can portage and launch canoes, kayaks or other registered portable non-motorized boats. All watercraft must be hand carried along a 1,200-foot-long gravel trail from the parking lot to the lake. No vehicular boat launch is provided. The property will be open for archery deer hunting in fall. The docks are located in the northern kettle of Upper Bushman Lake in approximately 15’-19’ of water. Anglers can fish for Large-mouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock Bass, Bullhead Catfish, Northern Pike and Croppie. Anglers must follow Michigan Department of Natural Resources rules including possession of a fishing license. A Catch-and- Release Only Special Designation is enforced on Upper Bushman Lake as a result of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Order 244, making it the only public access lake in Southeast Michigan managed with special fishing regulations. Anglers can catch fish, but must release them back into the lake to support this high quality fishery. The 31-acre lake has limited spawning habitat and had little to no fishing pressure historically so without the order, Upper Bushman Lake would be overharvested and would not perform at its biological potential.

Great local beach in Downtown Clarkston

Our favorite place to shop used furniture, a great cross between an antique shop and thrift shop.

One of our favorite date night restaurants

Great local Mexican restaurant.