From grassroots activism to establishing conservation benchmarks in the Great Lakes area, we welcome you to explore the recreational wonder of the Humbug Marsh Unit within the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge! " Just one more meeting to go, then it's all ours. " Those words presumably echoed around a commercial real estate developer's head as they exited their vehicle on a cold, rain-drenched September morning in 1998. That same developer had spent months - no, pot

Fall means primetime in Detroit's outdoors - especially for the Michigan hunting community ready for crisp mornings and cool evenings in...

Buongiorno, Detroit! Team Expedition Detroit recently returned from hiking the famous "Alta Via 1" trail through the Italian Dolomites....

As tensions mount along the U.S.-Canadian border due to trade war threats, the international Detroit region has the unprecedented...

Tomorrow, the Michigan State Senate Appropriation Committee vote on whether to award a $50 million mining grant on the border of...

In this opinion piece, Brandan Freeman of "Shades of the Outdoors" provides critical insights into the broken promises of "The Wilderness...

Elections fundamentally shape the future of outdoor recreation within the Detroit region and across the United States. As Michiganders...

Hailing from the rugged hills of the Keweenaw Peninsula to the wetlands of Metro Detroit, Michigan's foremost outdoor organizations...

In honor of the arrival of peak hunting season in Michigan, we're continuing our series on true - yet controversial - considerations for...

With the Detroit region positioned to set the international standard for world-class trail infrastructure, Washtenaw County's transformative " Border to Border Trail " provides a glimpse into the ground-breaking future of our outdoor ecosystem. Here are our key takeaways from the B2B Trail's annual kick-off event! Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024. Just after 5PM. Like the eerie calm before a tsunami strikes, nearly all of the Detroit region is bracing itself for the tidal wave of re

This is not an April Fool's joke! After years of purposeful investment in Michigan's recreational ecosystem, major publications are finally recognizing our state's emergence as a world-class outdoor destination. The best part? We're still just getting started. Photo courtesy of Outside Interactive, Inc. "Come on, Dan, Michigan just isn't Colorado..." Staring back at me with a slight grin on his face was one of my oldest mentors. I had just finished presenting the 30,000 ft. p

In the wake of the Detroit Lions' most exciting - and heart wrenching - season in a generation, we're reflecting back on 5 key takeaways that Detroit's outdoor community can learn from this historic football team. #OnePride "This is it - our whole season depends on this play." I said those words audibly from Section 212C at Ford Field on January 28th. I was on my feet, along with tens of thousands of fellow diehard fans, cheering on the Detroit Lions' playoff hopes until our

In the fight to retain the Detroit region's Millennial and Gen Z workers, our greatest - and most underutilized - asset for retaining...

In honor of the arrival of peak hunting season in Michigan, we're launching a two-part series on true - yet controversial -...

Hailing from the rugged hills of the Keweenaw Peninsula to the wetlands of Metro Detroit, Michigan's foremost outdoor organizations just...

In light of the toxic fumes engulfing the Detroit area right now, here's a short guide on how to effectively and safely enjoy a campfire ...

Grit. Tenacity. Resilience. Detroiters take pride in these attributes when applied to our work ethic, sports, and generational "we will...

In honor of Black History Month, we are exploring the complexity, bravery, and utmost historical significance of the Underground Railroad...

In honor of Black History Month, we are exploring the complexity, bravery, and utmost historical significance of the Underground Railroad...

While the Detroit region experiences this gilded era of outdoor recreation expansion, certain projects stand out from the rest as...

Two hundred and ten years ago today, the bloodiest battle ever fought on Michigan soil came to a close, resulting in the United States'...

As the Michigan Department of Natural Resources finalizes its "Parks and Recreation Division Strategic Plan" for 2023-2027, the Michigan...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor goals...

Michigan's preeminent hunting event - firearm whitetail deer season - is in full swing, meaning that generations of hunters are making...

Michigan House Bill 4314 will hold polluters accountable for their pollution of our beloved and fragile natural resources - unless our...

Senate Bill 1191 threatens mountain bike access to Michigan's vast trail network. Here's a breakdown of what's at risk and what we can do...

Introducing Expedition Detroit - who we are, what we do, the areas we explore, and why you should join us on this expedition.