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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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Dan
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Cooke
Expedition Detroit Articles (168)
Apr 22, 2026 ∙ 6 min
Mushroom Madness: Guide to Hunting Morel Mushrooms near Detroit
It's Shroom Season, Detroit! Now that Michigan's favorite seasonal delicacy is just starting to rise from its annual hibernation, here are Expedition Detroit's best identification tips and local destinations for hunting morel mushrooms near Detroit. "April near the D" draws two very specific, and different, "hunters" to the Detroit region's woods each spring. One is decked head to toe in camo, chasing after distant gobbles during the opening weeks of Michigan's spring turkey season. The other...
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Apr 20, 2026 ∙ 8 min
The Grandest Tour: One-Day Itinerary to Discover Belle Isle Park's Rich Heritage
Spring is in full swing at Belle Isle Park, Detroit's "Crown Jewel" of natural beauty, architectural mastery, and cultural hub! Here's Expedition Detroit's recommended itinerary for (re)discovering Michigan's most popular State Park this spring and beyond.
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Apr 7, 2026 ∙ 9 min
9 Reasons why April is the Best Month for Backpacking near Detroit
We've done the fieldwork. The results are in. Here's our argument for why April is the best month for backpacking near Detroit!
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