top of page

Expedition Detroit Topographic Map

DISCOVER detroit

The EXPEDITION DETROIT BLOG is
your guide to the destinations, experiences, and opportunities that
fuel Detroit's outdoor community and industry.

winter camping near detroit 2026 expedition detroit tent adventure snow pure michigan state parks backpacking travel

winter camping near detroit 2026 expedition detroit tent adventure snow pure michigan state parks backpacking travel

Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping near Detroit - 2026 Edition

Jan 2711 min read

Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Gravel Biking Near Detroit

Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Gravel Biking Near Detroit

Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Gravel Biking Near Detroit

Apr 21, 20259 min read

Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Cross-Country Skiing Near Detroit

Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Cross-Country Skiing Near Detroit

Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Cross-Country Skiing Near Detroit

Jan 22, 20258 min read

potawatomi trail expedition detroit poto pinckney recreation area state park michigan backpacking trip guided tour camping explore adventure

potawatomi trail expedition detroit poto pinckney recreation area state park michigan backpacking trip guided tour camping explore adventure

The Potawatomi Trail: Rediscovering Detroit's First Backpacking Loop

Jun 20, 202412 min read

The Ultimate Adventure Guide to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit

The Ultimate Adventure Guide to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit

The Ultimate Adventure Guide to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit

Apr 24, 20246 min read

Michigan's Outdoor Ecosystem is Evolving - and the Headlines are Following

Michigan's Outdoor Ecosystem is Evolving - and the Headlines are Following

Michigan's Outdoor Ecosystem is Evolving - and the Headlines are Following

Apr 1, 20244 min read

Best of Spring Skiing: Experience these 5 Premiere Ski Resorts Driving Distance from Detroit this Spring

Best of Spring Skiing: Experience these 5 Premiere Ski Resorts Driving Distance from Detroit this Spring

Best of Spring Skiing: Experience these 5 Premiere Ski Resorts Driving Distance from Detroit this Spring

Mar 7, 20244 min read

Island lake recreation area brighton michigan hickory ridge trail

Island lake recreation area brighton michigan hickory ridge trail

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake Recreation Area's Hickory Ridge Trail

Nov 28, 202310 min read

#TrailTuesday: Belle Isle's Lighthouse and Blue Heron Lagoon Trail

#TrailTuesday: Belle Isle's Lighthouse and Blue Heron Lagoon Trail

#TrailTuesday: Belle Isle's Lighthouse and Blue Heron Lagoon Trail

Nov 8, 20238 min read

Discover Detroit's Best Fall Hike: Pinckney's Crooked Lake Trail

Discover Detroit's Best Fall Hike: Pinckney's Crooked Lake Trail

Discover Detroit's Best Fall Hike: Pinckney's Crooked Lake Trail

Oct 26, 202310 min read

national parks near detroit summer

national parks near detroit summer

Explore these 10 National Parks near Detroit this Summer

Jul 31, 20237 min read

Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. I: Highland to Proud Lake

Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. I: Highland to Proud Lake

Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. I: Highland to Proud Lake

Jul 13, 202311 min read

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake's Famous Yellow Trail Loop

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake's Famous Yellow Trail Loop

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake's Famous Yellow Trail Loop

May 30, 20239 min read

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout May 2023

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout May 2023

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout May 2023

May 1, 20238 min read

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Famous Penosha Trail in Brighton

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Famous Penosha Trail in Brighton

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Famous Penosha Trail in Brighton

Apr 18, 20238 min read

outdoor guide to brighton, michigan outdoors explore trail town

outdoor guide to brighton, michigan outdoors explore trail town

Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Brighton, Michigan

Apr 14, 20239 min read

Exploring the Five Best Hiking Trails near Detroit

Exploring the Five Best Hiking Trails near Detroit

Exploring the Five Best Hiking Trails near Detroit

Nov 6, 20228 min read

bottom of page