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Make 2025 Your Healthiest AND Most Adventurous Year with Expedition Detroit's Guided Hiking Bundles!

Writer's picture: Dan CookeDan Cooke

Looking to FINALLY accomplish your New Year's Resolutions of living a healthier and more adventurous lifestyle? Your search is over - we're proud to introduce Expedition Detroit's "Expedition Bundles" of guided hiking trips for all experience levels!

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New Year's Resolutions: all make them, few end up keeping them.


That's the cold, hard truth about the promises that we all make to ourselves at the turn of the calendar. I especially get hooked by the romanticism of the "new year, new me" allurement that January 1st emits into the universe. A blank page full of new adventures, experiences, and possibilities.


I'm far from being alone in this sentiment. An entire field of social data exists around the study of New Year's Resolutions, including the most prevalent goals, the likelihood of actually accomplishing them, and key actions that improve that likelihood.


In the Detroit region, here are the most common New Year's Resolutions made each year:

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Image courtesy of ClickOnDetroit.com; data sourced from Statista.

Other common New Year's Resolutions include learning a new hobby or skill, traveling more, and breaking digital addictions.


These goals seem simple enough to accomplish, right? Wrong - at least according to all pertinent data. Getting New Years Resolutions to stick is apparently a nationwide problem. A University of Scranton study found that only 19% of people stick to their resolutions long term (two+ years). Worse yet, the same study published that 23% of people give up on their resolutions after one week. Yikes.


So, what can you do to become a part of the 19% that actually exercises more, loses weight, spends more time with family & friends, travels more, and reduces stress from social media, work, and life?


Well, Expedition Detroit is proud to announce that we have an ideal solution for this problem. One that's data-driven, nature fueled, and most importantly, extremely fun for the entire family.


New for 2025, we're ECSTATIC to launch our "Expedition Bundles" of curated guided hiking trips for every experience level!

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INTRODUCING "EXPEDITION BUNDLES": CURATED GUIDED HIKING EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY EXPERIENCE LEVEL


Our guided hiking trips affiliation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has evolved slowly but surely since its launch in June of 2023. We started simply with day hiking trips to fan-favorite parks like Belle Isle, Maybury, and Island Lake. Our highly-publicized night hiking trips followed one year ago.


And now - as heavily requested by first-time and veteran trip participants alike - we're stoked to roll out the next iteration of our top-rated guided hiking day trips: the Expedition Bundles!

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Three Tiers of Expedition Bundles: Beginner, Adventure, and Expert

EXPEDITION BUNDLES: The Basics

So what exactly are the Expedition Bundles? Three pre-packaged guided hiking trip bundles sorted by recommended experience level, terrain diversity, and adventure intensity. Our goal is to take the guess-work out of planning your next guided hiking expedition in Detroit's outdoors - and save you a little cash in the process.


That's right: by purchasing an Expedition Bundle vs. individually-reserving our guided hiking trips, you will SAVE OVER 20% on the Detroit region's top-rated guided hiking experiences!


Here's the breakdown:

  • Each Expedition Bundle covers 5 unique trails + a bonus night hiking safari!

  • Automatic savings compared to individual guided hiking trip reservations

  • Bundle period lasts 3 months for reservation flexibility

  • Bundle participants are billed monthly and can cancel anytime

  • Seven day free trial


We're firm believers that adventure doesn't have to hurt your wallet. In fact, we've thrown in a bonus guided hike for each bundle just to add a little more bang to your buck.


Let's get into the Expedition Bundles now!

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BEGINNER BUNDLE: Perfect for the Whole Family

Are you brand new to the wide world of hiking - or looking to FINALLY introduce a loved one to your passion for the outdoors? Then the "Beginner Bundle" is the perfect selection for you!


We've carefully crafted the Beginner Bundle for anyone looking to leave the concrete behind and explore the Detroit region's most accessible, beautiful, and family-friendly hiking trails. The Beginner Bundle covers the following destinations:

BUNDLED TRAILS

TRAIL PERKS

TRAIL PERKS

2.2 miles

Scenic natural hike along the wild eastern coast of Belle Isle Park

3.1 miles

Top-rated hiking experience through historic Maybury State Park

3.1 miles

Highlight reel of natural beauty of Proud Lake State Recreation Area

2.5 miles

Gorgeous lakeside hike at Holly State Recreation Area

2.2 miles

Rolling woodland trail through Highland State Recreation Area

Beginner Bundle hikers will also have access to Expedition Detroit's fan-favorite guided hiking experience: a night hiking safari at Maybury State Park!



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ADVENTURE BUNDLE: The Very Best of Detroit Hiking

In full transparency, the "Adventure Bundle" answers the most common question that our guides receive during our guided trips: "What is your favorite hiking trail near Detroit?"


We can never just pick one answer to that question, so we grouped our favorite trails together in one highlight reel of a bundle for the whole region to enjoy!


The Adventure Bundle is simply for everyone - especially experienced hikers that are looking for their new favorite getaways throughout the Detroit region. Each of these award-winning trails leads hikers through the most epic, historic, diverse, and beautiful terrain that the Jackson Interlobate Range has to offer. The Adventure Bundle covers the following destinations:

BUNDLED TRAILS

TRAIL PERKS

TRAIL PERKS

3.7 miles

Fan favorite that explores one of the Detroit region's most famous, beautiful, and historic trails at Highland Recreation Area

4.4 miles

Forested hills that are widely regarded as the Detroit region's most beautiful at Pinckney State Recreation Area

3.8 miles

Intrepid hike to the highest point in Highland State Recreation Area

4.9 miles

A can't-miss Southeast Michigan trail that explores the heart of Brighton State Recreation Area

5.5 miles

Rollercoaster single-track trail that provides stunning views of the Huron River at Island Lake State Recreation Area

Adventure Bundle hikers will also have access to Expedition Detroit's newest guided hiking experience: a night hiking safari at Highland State Recreation Area's Haven Hill!



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EXPERT BUNDLE: Trails for World-Class Adventurers

Calling all thru-hikers, Out West ex-pats, summit baggers, and type-2 adventurers: the "Expert Bundle" is designed exclusively for you.


For me personally, the Expert Bundle's challenging trails at Pontiac Lake and Highland Recreation Areas have become my go-to destinations for world-class training purposes. The imprints of my Hokas are permanently embedded into the rocks, roots, and sand of both of these trails, especially in the lead up to my "G.O.A.T. Series" trail races and Mt. Kilimanjaro summit.


PLEASE DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THESE TRAILS. They will, undoubtedly, kick your ass if you arrive at the trailhead unprepared. Which is exactly why we at Expedition Detroit love them so much - and if you're looking to raise your hiking level to world-class, then you will too.


The Expert Bundle covers the following destinations:

BUNDLED TRAILS

TRAIL PERKS

TRAIL PERKS

9.4 miles

Iconic mountain biking trail that also serves as a hiker and trail runner's paradise through the heart of Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area.

14.7 miles

Regarded as the most challenging trail system in Southeast Michigan, this all-day adventure explores the surprisingly rugged terrain of Highland State Recreation Area.

But wait - I thought each Expedition Bundle covers 5 trails...? Good memory, reader! Anyone who takes on the challenge of the Expert Bundle will be rewarded with access to ALL THREE of Expedition Detroit's highly-requested "Night Hiking Safari" trips!


We do plan on adding additional "Black Diamond"-rated trails to the Expert Bundle over 2025, but for now trust us when we saying that conquering Pontiac Lake and Highland are enough of an accomplishment in and of themselves.



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THE SCIENCE BEHIND SUCCESS: HOW THE EXPEDITION BUNDLES WILL HELP YOU ACCOMPLISH YOUR RESOLUTIONS IN 2025


Alright, you're now an expert on the guided hiking opportunities (and savings) associated with each of the Expedition Bundles. But how exactly will signing up for a specific bundle help you accomplish your New Year's Resolutions for 2025?


Fortunately for all of us, empirical research strongly supports that subscribing to a regimen like an Expedition Bundle will dramatically increase your likelihood of successfully accomplishing your goals. The "gold standard" for creating achievable goals is to create "SMART" goals, meaning Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.


By signing up for an experience like an Expedition Bundle, somewhat generic resolutions like "exercise more," "spending more time outside with friends" or "reduce stress" become immediately SMART(er). Here are some examples:

  • SPECIFIC: "Exercise more" becomes "Go hiking at several Michigan State Parks several times a month."

  • MEASURABLE: "Spend more time with loved ones" becomes "Go hiking with my friends two times each month."

  • ACHIEVABLE: "Go backpacking" becomes "Start my hiking journey on beginner-friendly trails across the Detroit region."

  • RELEVANT: "Reduce stress levels" becomes "Spend a few hours away from work/personal commitments each week on a curated guided hiking experience."

  • TIME-BOUND: "Spend more time in nature" becomes "Hike at least 6 new trails across Southeast Michigan over a 3 month period."


With these Expedition Bundles, one of our resolutions for 2025 is to make your fitness, wellness, and exploration resolutions SMART-er, simpler, and easier to accomplish. We at Expedition Detroit wish you nothing but the best in this new year, and we hope to see you at the trailhead very soon!

 
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BONUS: DON'T MISS OUR 2025 NEW YEAR'S DEALS!

In the spirit of expanding friluftsliv opportunities throughout our region, we at Expedition Detroit are also proud to announce our 2025 "New Year's Deals" for our guided services! More information will be released in the coming week, but here are the highlights of our current deals:


  • SNOWSHOE TREKS PRESALE: Use discount code "SNOWDANCE25" to save 10% on any of our planned snowshoe treks!


  • BUNDLE AND SAVE: Use discount code "NEWYEARBUNDLE" to save 20% on any of our EXPEDITION BUNDLES of curated guided trips.


  • FREE BEANIE: In honor of 2025, the first 25 participants to book a guided trip will receive a free Expedition Detroit beanie with their booking!


These offerings are only available through January 31st, so we hope that you will kick off your New Year with us as we continue exploring the beautiful parks and trails surrounding Detroit!


START YOUR NEW YEAR WITH A GUIDED SNOWSHOE TREK!

PRESALE IS LIVE NOW WITH SPECIAL OFFERINGS FOR EARLY BOOKINGS!



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