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.

Celebrate the Dark: Five Outdoor Adventures for Experiencing the Winter Solstice near Detroit

Celebrate the Dark: Five Outdoor Adventures for Experiencing the Winter Solstice near Detroit

Celebrate the Dark: Five Outdoor Adventures for Experiencing the Winter Solstice near Detroit

Dec 20, 20255 min read

expedition detroit humbug marsh detroit river international wildlife refuge conservation guided hike tour hiking tourism nature Great Lakes Trenton Gibraltar Michigan

expedition detroit humbug marsh detroit river international wildlife refuge conservation guided hike tour hiking tourism nature Great Lakes Trenton Gibraltar Michigan

Discover the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge: the Origin of Detroit's Conservation Renaissance

Sep 17, 20259 min read

Expedition Detroit Fall colors autumn foliage hiking popular trails for guided hiking near detroit michigan

Expedition Detroit Fall colors autumn foliage hiking popular trails for guided hiking near detroit michigan

Explore the 5 Most Popular Trails for Guided Hiking near Detroit - Fall 2025 Edition

Sep 10, 20257 min read

5 summits near detroit five most iconic hills high points elevation detroit mountains michigan trails trail challenge

5 summits near detroit five most iconic hills high points elevation detroit mountains michigan trails trail challenge

The 5 Summits: Conquering the Five Most Iconic Hilltops near Detroit

Apr 10, 20258 min read

#TrailTuesday: Navigating Ortonville's Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loops Trail

#TrailTuesday: Navigating Ortonville's Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loops Trail

#TrailTuesday: Navigating Ortonville's Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loops Trail

Mar 11, 20259 min read

The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts - 2025 Edition

The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts - 2025 Edition

The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts - 2025 Edition

Mar 6, 20255 min read

Introducing #ParksUnknown: Exploring the 5 Least-Visited State Parks Near Detroit

Introducing #ParksUnknown: Exploring the 5 Least-Visited State Parks Near Detroit

Introducing #ParksUnknown: Exploring the 5 Least-Visited State Parks Near Detroit

Jan 29, 20256 min read

#TrailTuesday: Summiting Highland's Rugged Mt. Kanzer Trail

#TrailTuesday: Summiting Highland's Rugged Mt. Kanzer Trail

#TrailTuesday: Summiting Highland's Rugged Mt. Kanzer Trail

Nov 26, 202410 min read

#TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's NEW "Expedition Loop"

#TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's NEW "Expedition Loop"

#TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's NEW "Expedition Loop"

Oct 8, 20247 min read

#TrailTuesday: Cycling Novi's "Hidden Gem" ITC Corridor Trail

#TrailTuesday: Cycling Novi's "Hidden Gem" ITC Corridor Trail

#TrailTuesday: Cycling Novi's "Hidden Gem" ITC Corridor Trail

Sep 10, 20245 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

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Woods Creek Rustic Trail of Lower Huron Metropark

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Woods Creek Rustic Trail of Lower Huron Metropark

#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Woods Creek Rustic Trail of Lower Huron Metropark

May 21, 20245 min read

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Brighton's Secluded Kahchin Trail

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Brighton's Secluded Kahchin Trail

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Brighton's Secluded Kahchin Trail

Mar 12, 20248 min read

#TrailTuesday: Livonia's Rotary Park Nature Preserve Trail Loop

#TrailTuesday: Livonia's Rotary Park Nature Preserve Trail Loop

#TrailTuesday: Livonia's Rotary Park Nature Preserve Trail Loop

Feb 27, 20245 min read

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Bald Mountain's Rugged Blue, White and Orange Loops

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Bald Mountain's Rugged Blue, White and Orange Loops

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Bald Mountain's Rugged Blue, White and Orange Loops

Feb 6, 20248 min read

#TrailTuesday: The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center's Hiking Loops in Troy

#TrailTuesday: The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center's Hiking Loops in Troy

#TrailTuesday: The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center's Hiking Loops in Troy

Dec 26, 20237 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: Kensington Metropark's Fox, Chicadee, and Wildwing Trail Loops

#TrailTuesday: Kensington Metropark's Fox, Chicadee, and Wildwing Trail Loops

#TrailTuesday: Kensington Metropark's Fox, Chicadee, and Wildwing Trail Loops

Nov 14, 20235 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

bottom of page