Take the Car and Check Out These 3 Day Trips Near Detroit, MI

Image via Bob Maxey Ford. You don't have to travel far to get from the city streets of Detroit, MI, to some of the region's most beautiful natural areas. Check out our three favorite places to go camping within about an hour from downtown. more 1. Proud Lake Recreation Area This state park is less than an hour away from Detroit at 3500 N Wixom Rd in Commerce Twp. Spanning more than 3,000 acres, Proud Lake Recreation Area offers many miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. You can fish for trout in the Huron River and rent a kayak or a canoe for a relaxing paddle. Proud Lake also has an equestrian day staging area. The park features a modern campground with 130 sites, electrical hookups, a boat launch, a sanitation station, restrooms, and views of the lake and woods. It also has two accessible camper cabins next to Powers Beach by the river. These cabins sleep up to six and have an outdoor deck, fire pit, picnic table, and cooking grill. 2. Maumee Bay State Park Located at 1400 State Park Rd in Oregon, OH, Maumee Bay State Park is on the shores of Lake Erie just over an hour from Detroit. Popular activities here include birdwatching for more than 300 native species and golfing. This park also features family-friendly trails, archery, boating, fishing, a disc golf course, and a nature center, so pile everyone into your Ford Explorer for a fun weekend. The Maumee Bay State Park Campground offers electrical and full hookup sites, some of which allow pets. The large, open campsite area overlooks natural meadows and includes ponds, playground equipment, five miles of multi-use trails, horseshoe pits, a basketball court, and bike rentals. Two beaches allow swimming from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 3. Bald Mountain State Recreation Area You'll find this park just 30 minutes north of Detroit, so it's ideal for a quick getaway. Bald Mountain incorporates some of the region's toughest terrain and includes lakes, trout streams, and an extensive trail system that connects to the rail-to-trail Pollyann Trail and Paint Creek Trail facilities. It has two boat launches and an archery range. The Bald Mountain Shooting Range is also nearby. You can rent one of two rustic cabins that are suitable for large groups. Each sleeps up to 20 people and has a vault toilet, water pump, and wood stove. There's also a fire ring, a grille, and two picnic tables. Consider this park for a family reunion or scouting trip. Find the perfect new Ford for all your adventures today. Visit Bob Maxey Ford in Detroit, MI today to browse our impressive inventory.

Image via Pixabay. Detroit, MI is one of the state's top cities and a great place to find fall activities perfect for everyone in your group. Whether you're looking for old-school carnival charm, a great blues festival celebrating Buffalo soldiers, or a fun way to work out and raise money for a cause, Detroit has it. The 2023 Ford Escape ST-Line is a robust SUV with front-wheel drive, and Fordpass Connect is a comfortable and stylish option to get you and the family to all the fun. more 1. Rogue Park Buffalo Soldiers and Blues Freedom Festival The Rogue Park Buffalo Soldiers and Blues Freedom Festival, at 8886 Lahser Road, is a free event held in the Fall that celebrates the contributions of Buffalo soldiers to American military history. Buffalo soldiers were Black Army members who played an enormous part in military campaigns, especially in the West. Pay homage to the Buffalo soldiers, enjoy great food, play games, and listen to excellent blues music at this popular event. 2. North American International Auto Show Head to the North American International Auto Show at 1 Washington Boulevard in the heart of Detroit for one of fall's biggest festivities. There are dozens of world-class events, demonstrations, attractions, and plenty of fantastic cars to check out. Learn about up-and-coming trends in the automotive world, and listen to keynote speakers talking about what challenges and exciting opportunities will face the industry. It's a great event in the city that lives and breathes cars and is a must-do for your fall schedule. 3. Komen Michigan Race for the Cure The Komen Michigan Race for the Cure at 99 Pleasure Drive is a fun run and walk designed to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. This popular event features a five-kilometer walk and run, an expo, an opening ceremony, food trucks, hope village, a kids zone, and sponsor tents. It's a great way to get out and meet the community, as well as putting in some time for a very good cause. 4. St. Pius Festival Head less than half an hour down the road to Southgate for the St. Pius Festival, 14101 Superior Street. This fantastic three-day carnival features plenty of food, games, raffles, and live music, perfect for the whole family. It's a great way to get into the feeling of the season and gives you a chance to see the smaller-town vibe outside of Detroit. Finding something fun to do this season is easy when you're in Detroit. These fantastic activities are all either right in or around the city and are the ideal way to celebrate the season. Visit us at Bob Maxey Ford and test drive a vehicle that can get you around Detroit and beyond.

Image via Pixabay. Detroit, MI is one of the state's most interesting and exciting cities, with tons of history, lots of things to do, great restaurants, and relaxing parks in and around the downtown area. These greenspaces all offer a nice reprieve from city life, with places to picnic, fish, or simply sit and relax with a nice cup of coffee. Your 2023 Ford Escape Active, with excellent MPG and an intuitive touchscreen display, will get you there in style. more 1. William G. Milliken Park William G. Milliken Park, at 1900 Atwater Street, is a fantastic space near Detroit's Riverwalk where you can see plenty of waterfowl. It's one of the most scenic places in the city and a great place to go to check out the sunset. There are also plenty of amenities, a lighthouse, lots of shady green space to chill out in, and benches dotted all throughout the area. 2. Gabriel Richard Park Gabriel Richard Park at 7650 E. Jefferson Avenue has gorgeous views of Belle Isle, plenty of shaded areas to picnic and relax, and many trails. You'll find a pavilion, magnificent water features, a butterfly garden, bird-watching opportunities, and a massive labyrinth in the middle of the space. You can also go fishing at Gabriel Richard Park without even leaving the city. 3. Roosevelt Park Roosevelt Park, at 2380 Dalzelle Street, is a unique place in Detroit because it's an ample green space that also houses the Michigan Central Station. There are also ongoing events at Roosevelt, lots of on-site parking, and places to sit and picnic. Photographers will want to check out this place to see the unique architecture of the Michigan Central Station. 4. Grand Circus Park Grand Circus Park, at 40 E. Adams Avenue, is conveniently located right in the middle of Detroit's downtown core, and it's a big five-acre area perfect for strolling and picnicking. Thanks to an on-site dog area, you can also feel free to bring your furry friends. One of the best aspects of this place is its proximity to all of Detroit's restaurants and downtown activities, making it the ideal spot to spend the afternoon if you need to unplug and relax in nature. 5. Beacon Park Beacon Park, at 1903 Grand River Avenue, is a charming spot with gardens, a vast green space, and lots of benches to sit and relax. It's in the downtown core, making Beacon the ideal place for all different types of festivals and entertainment. No matter where you are in Detroit, there's bound to be a lovely green space very close by. Stop by and see us at Bob Maxley Ford and find the perfect vehicle to explore all of this wonderful city.