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Paint Creek Trail sign by a sunlit path with autumn trees and a clear blue sky in the background, evoking a serene, inviting atmosphere. clinton river pure michigan visit detroit expedition detroit trailblaze detroit

Paint Creek Trail sign by a sunlit path with autumn trees and a clear blue sky in the background, evoking a serene, inviting atmosphere. clinton river pure michigan visit detroit expedition detroit trailblaze detroit

Trailblaze Detroit: Exploring Oakland County Trails on the Paint Creek Trail and Clinton River Water Trail

Nov 12, 202510 min read

shelden mountain bike fest stony creek metrpark mtb biking festival detroit michgan september 2025

shelden mountain bike fest stony creek metrpark mtb biking festival detroit michgan september 2025

Ride into Adventure at the Shelden Mountain Bike Fest this Weekend!

Sep 25, 20254 min read

Five Best Campgrounds Near Detroit to Experience during Summer 2025

Five Best Campgrounds Near Detroit to Experience during Summer 2025

Five Best Campgrounds Near Detroit to Experience during Summer 2025

Jun 10, 20256 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

#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

The Detroit Mountains: Exploring the Jackson Interlobate Range

The Detroit Mountains: Exploring the Jackson Interlobate Range

The Detroit Mountains: Exploring the Jackson Interlobate Range

Jun 27, 20237 min read

#TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Proud Lake's Wild Northwestern Loops

#TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Proud Lake's Wild Northwestern Loops

#TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Proud Lake's Wild Northwestern Loops

Jun 6, 20238 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

The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit

The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit

The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit

May 26, 20238 min read

#TrailTuesday: Conquering the Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail Loop

#TrailTuesday: Conquering the Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail Loop

#TrailTuesday: Conquering the Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail Loop

May 23, 20238 min read

The 5 Best Adventure Challenges to Conquer over Summer 2023

The 5 Best Adventure Challenges to Conquer over Summer 2023

The 5 Best Adventure Challenges to Conquer over Summer 2023

May 12, 20237 min read

highland recreation area abcd loops mountain biking trail running black diamond woods nature

highland recreation area abcd loops mountain biking trail running black diamond woods nature

#TrailTuesday: Braving Highland Recreation Area's A-B-C-D Loops

Mar 21, 20236 min read

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway

#TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway

Mar 7, 20234 min read

Journey to Midnight: Rediscovering the Underground Railroad, Pt. I

Journey to Midnight: Rediscovering the Underground Railroad, Pt. I

Journey to Midnight: Rediscovering the Underground Railroad, Pt. I

Feb 17, 202310 min read

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in Detroit's Outdoors

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in Detroit's Outdoors

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in Detroit's Outdoors

Jan 7, 202312 min read

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2023

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2023

Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2023

Dec 31, 20227 min read

Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploring at Night

Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploring at Night

Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploring at Night

Nov 22, 20224 min read

Detroit’s Top Five Mountain Biking Trails

Detroit’s Top Five Mountain Biking Trails

Detroit’s Top Five Mountain Biking Trails

Oct 10, 20227 min read

The Attack on Michigan’s Right to Bike (and how you can fight back)

The Attack on Michigan’s Right to Bike (and how you can fight back)

The Attack on Michigan’s Right to Bike (and how you can fight back)

Oct 5, 20224 min read

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