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Dan founded Expedition Detroit in 2022 after starting his career by investing in sustainable businesses and counseling new enterprises as an attorney. Dan's passion for the outdoors, conservation, the Detroit region, and a cold post-hike brew inspired him to leave big law and create the type of company that he had always wanted to work for.
Dan is a licensed trail guide, wilderness backpacker, backcountry skier, trail runner, and hunter. You can typically find Dan on a trail with his golden retriever Lucy.
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Cooke
Expedition Detroit Articles (176)
Oct 2, 2026 ∙ 10 min
Trailblaze Detroit: Rediscovering the "Hidden Gems" of Belle Isle Park - Michigan's Most Visited State Park
Despite its nearly 150 history and status as "Michigan's Most Visited State Park," Detroit's Belle Isle Park contains a wealth of recreational opportunities that most visitors miss. Here's your guide to experiencing the best of the "Hidden Gems" of Belle Isle's outdoors. Over 5 million annual visitors. The 2nd-most visited State Park in the entire United States. Those descriptors aren't typically associated with the word "Trailblaze," which by definition means "to be the first person or group...
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Sep 29, 2026 ∙ 6 min
The Ultimate Michigan Hunting Cheatsheet - Fall 2026 Edition
Fall means primetime in Detroit's outdoors - especially for the Michigan hunting community ready for crisp mornings and cool evenings in the woods! Here is Expedition Detroit's breakdown of the game, dates, equipment, and special regulations for the 2026 Michigan hunting season. Michigan hunters, start your engines: September is BACK and the woods are ready for your arrival! Before trekking out into the woods, we always encourage both seasoned and fresh hunters to pause for a moment and...
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Sep 23, 2026 ∙ 10 min
Fall 2026 Preview: 8 "Can't Miss" Outdoor Experiences near Detroit this Season
Happy Fall, Detroit! These warmer days coupled with crisper nights mean that the BEST RECREATIONAL SEASON for experiencing Detroit has returned in its full glory. As you start to plan your perfect fall in southeast Michigan's outdoors, here are our "8 'Can't Miss' Outdoor Experiences near Detroit" for you to enjoy this season! The "Great Debate" is settled: Fall is the best season for outdoor recreation near Detroit. If you're skeptical at that hot take, please hear us out. Fall kicks off by...
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