Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout September 2024
Summer vacations may have ended, but Detroit's primetime outdoor events season for not only September, but the whole year, is just...
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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.
Expedition Detroit
- Jul 29
Where the Wild Things Grow: Edible Plants for Easy Foraging in Southeast Michigan
Welcome to peak foraging season, Detroit! Here's the Expedition Detroit guide on adding some flavor to your hikes by highlighting seven...
Expedition Detroit
- Jul 19
Embrace the "Hygge" Life: Discover Detroit's Cozy Outdoor Comforts this Summer
Cozy yurts. Relaxed forest bathing. Bountiful farmers markets. Welcome to the Hygge life, Detroit! Just in time for another beautiful...
Eric Reilly, DO
- Jul 1
Tick, Tick, BOOM: Tracking Lyme Disease's Growth in Michigan - and How to Avoid It
Summer in Detroit is BACK with open season for backpacking, gravel biking, hiking...and picking up a tick or two along the way. Have no...
Dan Cooke
- Jun 4
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout June 2024
Brace yourselves...SUMMER IN DETROIT IS BACK!! With the floodgates wide open for amazing outdoor experiences this June, we have nailed...
Expedition Detroit
- May 29
How Living an Outdoor Lifestyle Benefits your Mental Health
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're exploring the many ways that living an outdoor lifestyle can actively benefit your...
Dan Cooke
- May 3
Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout May 2024
Detroit's outdoor floodgates are open! May's arrival signals the launch of "primetime" for our region's recreational ecosystem, and these...
Expedition Detroit
- May 2
5 Amazing Ways Guided Hike Tours Elevate Your Outdoor Experience
Looking to shake up your everyday life with new adventures - especially right here in Metro Detroit? Look no further - here are the...
Dan Cooke
- Apr 24
The Ultimate Adventure Guide to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit
Brace yourself, Detroit - the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off TOMORROW, including the arrival of 500,000+ football fans to the heart of...
Dan Cooke
- Apr 11
Top Five Outdoor Events near Detroit remaining in April 2024
Spring has sprung along with the return of prime time in Detroit's outdoors! As our trails, campgrounds, and waterways reopen this month...
Dan Cooke
- Apr 1
Michigan's Outdoor Ecosystem is Evolving - and the Headlines are Following
This is not an April Fool's joke! After years of purposeful investment in Michigan's recreational ecosystem, major publications are...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 20
Spring 2024 Preview: Top Outdoor Experiences near Detroit this Season
Happy Spring, Detroit! With our darkest days finally behind us, outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to increasingly more daylight to...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 8
Top Five Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout March 2024
In the blink of an eye, spring has arrived in Detroit! Welcome to March: the epitome of "shoulder season" recreation where days can start...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 21
Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dearborn, Michigan
The sixth installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, this edition highlights the natural gems of one of Michigan's most beautiful,...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 7
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout February 2024
Love. Blue skies. Trails. If that trio sounds like an amazing time to you, then a February spent in Detroit's outdoors may become your...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 5
All Grit: 5 Key Outdoor Takeaways from the Detroit Lions' 2023 Season
In the wake of the Detroit Lions' most exciting - and heart wrenching - season in a generation, we're reflecting back on 5 key takeaways...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 11
Top Five Outdoor Events near Detroit remaining in January 2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to today's fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 31, 2023
Top 2024 Outdoor New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish near Detroit
Happy New Year, Detroit!! In light of the impending arrival of 2024, here are the Expedition Detroit team's top "outdoor New Year's...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 21, 2023
Why Detroit Should Adopt Norway's "Friluftsliv" Lifestyle this Winter
In honor of the Winter Solstice, here is Expedition Detroit's guide to harnessing the physical, mental, and cultural benefits of Norway's...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 12, 2023
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2023
'Tis the season for holly, jolly, and freezing outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of the...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 1, 2023
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout November 2023
Alright, it may have snowed yesterday, BUT the Detroit region's fall outdoor events calendar is STILL HEATING UP for an epic November!...
Eric Reilly, DO
- Oct 31, 2023
Hike Further, Live Longer: Medical Benefits of Hiking Detroit’s Trails
Written by Dr. Eric Reilly, here we thoroughly examine one of the most pressing health risks in the Detroit region - chronic physical...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 18, 2023
Haunted Hikes: Braving Detroit's Most Obscure Outdoor Destinations
This Halloween season, lace up your boots - and pack in a little extra courage - as you set out on these infamous 5 haunted hikes across...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 13, 2023
Exploring the Detroit Free Press Marathon's 4 Most Iconic Routes
Race Weekend for the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon is HERE! As runners finalize their pre-event prep and arrive in Detroit, here are...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 9, 2023
A Year of Exploration: Highlights from Expedition Detroit's 1st Year
Times flies when you're exploring Detroit's outdoors! Now that we have officially crossed into Year 2, here's a quick recap of our...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 2, 2023
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout October 2023
October means that FALL IS BACK IN DETROIT, along with your favorite autumnal traditions, seasonal treats, and the optimal opportunity to...
Katie Whitley
- Sep 21, 2023
The Best Hiking and Cider Mill Adventures in Metro Detroit
Crisp weather, crunchy leaves, changing colors - could you imagine a more perfect autumn hike? Well, the promise of sweet apple cider, a...
Dan Cooke
- Sep 18, 2023
Five Best Ways to Celebrate "Michigan Trails Week" this Month
Happy #TrailsWeek, Michiganders! With more than 13,400 miles of trails to choose from, here is our short list of the five best ways to...
Dan Cooke
- Sep 12, 2023
Top Five Outdoor Events near Detroit remaining in September 2023
September may be nearing its mid-point, but several amazing opportunities remain for closing out the summer and kicking off fall in...
Dan Cooke
- Aug 21, 2023
The Metroparks Trail Challenge: Exploring 13 Trails in 13 Days
This summer, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks launched their inaugural Metroparks Trail Challenge: completing 13 "challenge trails" across...
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