Trail Town Spotlight: Amherstburg, Ontario
After a brief hiatus, our #TrailTownSpotlight series is back! This edition crosses the border to explore the outdoor gems of Amherstburg,...
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LIFESTYLE
A life spent outdoors captures far more moments than a single hike, bike, or paddle.
Our Lifestyle articles highlight the full spectrum of the moments that create an outdoor life. Everything from can't-miss outdoor events to camping hacks, date ideas to trail pups, book lists to the latest outdoor survivalist show that we're binging.
Dan Cooke
- 5 days ago
Tip-A-Few Trail Beers: The Ultimate Drinking Guide to Detroit's Outdoors
As a nod to St. Patrick's Day, we've rolled up our green sleeves to dig deep into how Detroit's outdoor community can responsibility -...
Dan Cooke
- 6 days ago
The March Survival Guide for Every Outdoor Enthusiast
Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially March. Regardless of this month's conditions, here are...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 7
#TrailTuesday: The Dequindre Cut Greenway
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into the sole "Top 50" trail within our namesake city - the Dequindre...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 1
Top Ten Outdoor Events for March 2023
What do you get when you cram all four seasons of the year into 31 days? The month of March in Michigan - the epitome of "shoulder...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 28
Freedom on the Horizon: Rediscovering the Underground Railroad, Pt. II
In honor of Black History Month, we are exploring the complexity, bravery, and utmost historical significance of the Underground Railroad...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 21
#TrailTuesday: Maybury State Park Hiking Trail Loop
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into one of the most popular trails in the entire Detroit region - a...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 17
Journey to Midnight: Rediscovering the Underground Railroad, Pt. I
In honor of Black History Month, we are exploring the complexity, bravery, and utmost historical significance of the Underground Railroad...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 14
#TrailTuesday: Point Pelee Marsh Boardwalk Trail
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores the Detroit region's sole "Top 50" trail that's south of the...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 10
Outdoor Collaboration at its Best: The Metroparks are Expanding to Detroit
While the Detroit region experiences this gilded era of outdoor recreation expansion, certain projects stand out from the rest as...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 4
Top Ten Outdoor Events for February 2023
Love. Snow. Outdoor recreation. If that trio sounds like an amazing time to you, then a February spent in Detroit's outdoors may become...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 22
Blood on the Ice: Remembering the Battles of Frenchtown
Two hundred and ten years ago today, the bloodiest battle ever fought on Michigan soil came to a close, resulting in the United States'...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 10
#TrailTuesday: Novi Lakeshore Park's Multi-Trail
Welcome to the first installation of our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! Located just south of Walled Lake, this inaugural installation...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 7
New Year's Resolutions for Detroit's Outdoors
Happy New Year, Detroit!! Now that 2023 has arrived in full regalia, here are the Expedition Detroit Team's New Year's resolutions,...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 31, 2022
Top Ten Outdoor Events for January 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor goals...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 30, 2022
Trail Town Spotlight: Dexter, Michigan
The third installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're highlighting the best outdoor attributes of Dexter, Michigan.
Dan Cooke
- Dec 28, 2022
Expedition Essentials: 5 Basic Skills for Winter Survival
In recognition of this winter's inaugural snow storm, this edition of our #ExpeditionEssentials Series focuses on five essential survival...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 21, 2022
Embrace the Dark Pt. IV: Top Five Experiences for Celebrating the Winter Solstice
The grand, festive finale of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we invite you to join us in celebrating the shortest solar day of the year...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 7, 2022
Nature's Remedy for Burnout
Especially in the run-up to the holidays, "Burnout Epidemics" spread like wildfire throughout major metropolitan areas like Detroit....
Dan Cooke
- Dec 3, 2022
Top Ten Outdoor Events for December 2022
'Tis the season for some holly, jolly, and freezing outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 29, 2022
Trail Town Spotlight: Northville, Michigan
The second installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're highlighting the best features of Northville, Michigan for every...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 26, 2022
Embrace the Dark Pt. I: The Best Stargazing Destinations near Detroit
Looking for a change a pace for the last night of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend? We've got you - our initial installation of our...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 22, 2022
Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploration at Night
In honor of the upcoming darkest month of the year surrounding the Winter Solstice, we are launching a new series focusing on the Detroit...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 20, 2022
Aim to "Leave No Trace" this (and every) Hunting Season
Michigan's preeminent hunting event - firearm whitetail deer season - is in full swing, meaning that generations of hunters are making...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 8, 2022
The Impact of Midterm Election Results on Our Outdoors
Midterm elections fundamentally shape the future of outdoor recreation within the Detroit region and across the United States. As...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 1, 2022
Top Ten Outdoor Events for November 2022
The leaves and temperatures may be rapidly dropping, but the Detroit region's outdoor events calendar will stay vibrant throughout...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 27, 2022
Trail Town Spotlight: Milford, Michigan
The first installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're zeroing in on the specifics of what makes the Village of Milford a...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 19, 2022
Reintroducing Detroit: The Future Trails Capital of North America
The Great Lakes Tourism Experience Initiative is actively positioning Detroit as the epicenter of the longest interconnected trail...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 1, 2022
Top Ten Outdoor Events for October 2022
Overview of the top ten outdoor events that we're looking forward to during our favorite month of the year. Happy Fall! I’ve said it...
Dan Cooke
- Sep 30, 2022
Welcome to Expedition Detroit!
Introducing Expedition Detroit - who we are, what we do, the areas we explore, and why you should join us on this expedition.
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