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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...
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LIFESTYLE
A life spent outdoors captures far more moments than a single hike, bike, or paddle.
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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.
Dan Cooke
- 5 days ago
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
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
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...
Dan Cooke
- Aug 10
The Layover: Outdoor Day Trips near Detroit Metro Airport
The Detroit Metro Airport - a world-class hub for domestic and international travel alike - provides weary travelers with an amazing...
Dan Cooke
- Aug 5
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout August 2023
Welcome to August - the pinnacle of Detroit's peak recreational season! With our area's outdoor opportunities exploding with incredible...
Dan Cooke
- Jul 14
(Un)Happy Campers: Five Guaranteed Ways to Piss Off a Campground
Based on a recent personal tale of woe, here are five key takeaways from one particular couple's masterclass on how to turn hundreds of...
Dan Cooke
- Jul 3
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout July 2023
JULY IS OFF WITH A BANG! With our area's recreational opportunities exploding with incredible events this month, we have zeroed in on...
Dan Cooke
- Jun 13
INTRODUCING: GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT!
Expedition Detroit is proud to announce that we are now leading guided hiking, backpacking, and trail running outdoor adventure trips...
Dan Cooke
- Jun 8
Expedition Essentials: Forest Wildfire Prevention Skills 101
In light of the toxic fumes engulfing the Detroit area right now, here's a short guide on how to effectively and safely enjoy a campfire ...
Dan Cooke
- Jun 1
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit for June 2023
SUMMER IS BACK!! With the floodgates wide open for amazing outdoor experiences near Detroit in June, we have nailed down these "Top Ten...
Dan Cooke
- May 19
Top Five Campgrounds Near Detroit - Spring 2023
The weekend has arrived and campers all across the Detroit region are packing up to find their resting spots under the stars. Just in...
Dan Cooke
- May 12
The Five Best Adventure Challenges for Summer 2023
The trees may still be blooming, but Detroit's primetime summer adventure season is just around the corner! As you finish planning which...
Dan Cooke
- May 8
Five Ways to Build Resilience in Detroit's Outdoors
Grit. Tenacity. Resilience. Detroiters pride themselves on these attributes when applied to our work ethic, sports, and generational "we...
Dan Cooke
- May 1
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout May 2023
The trees are green. The trails are groomed. The campgrounds are open. May means that all systems are firing for Detroit's outdoors, and...
Dan Cooke
- Apr 28
Expedition Partner Feature: Motor City Axe
Timeless. Powerful. Hand crafted in Detroit. It is our privilege to feature Motor City Axe as our first #ExpeditionPartner! We pity...
Dan Cooke
- Apr 14
Trail Town Spotlight: Brighton, Michigan
The fifth installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're re-introducing an outdoor destination that truly needs no introduction:...
Dan Cooke
- Apr 10
Top Five Outdoor Destinations for Spring 2023
Brace yourself - the super bloom is coming! As spring continues to gradually reclaim its domain over Detroit's revitalized environment,...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 31
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout April 2023
April means spring, and spring means the return of prime time in Detroit's outdoors! As our trails, campgrounds, and waterways reopen for...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 20
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,...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 16
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
- Mar 14
The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts
Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially March. Regardless of this month's conditions, here is our...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 1
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout 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 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 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 Battle of River Raisin
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 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 near Detroit throughout January 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor goals...
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