Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, Oakland County

This 3,700-acre park is home to a mixture of marshes, ponds, forests, old farm fields and lakes that support a variety of wildlife and excellent hunting opportunities.  It is also home to the longest beach in southeast Michigan at just over a 1/2 mile.  Activities available include hiking, biking and equestrian trails, a modern campground, a model airplane flying field, a rustic equestrian campground, an expansive picnic area, an off-leash (fenced) area for dogs and much more.  Blazing Trails operates the park's riding stable and offers guided and group horseback rides over scenic overlooks, pony rides and more.  The 11-mile mountain bike trail has been ranked as one of the "Top 100 Trails" in the United States and is considered one of the most technical trails in southeast Michigan.