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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...
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Pavement or trail, 5K or Ultra, relay or triathlon - however you make your strides, we dig it.
Lap back here for the Detroit region’s best running routes, retailers, race events, and lifestyle tips.
We’ll see you at the finish line.
Dan Cooke
- Aug 21
- 8 min
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 16
- 5 min
Expedition Essentials: Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Boots
One of the most divisive - and impactful - issues of the outdoor community, here we dive into the "Great Trail Debate" on when and why...
Dan Cooke
- Aug 1
- 8 min
#TrailTuesday: Maybury State Park's Mountain Bike Trail
Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores one of the Detroit region's most beloved MTB routes and trail running...
Dan Cooke
- Jun 13
- 6 min
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
- May 26
- 8 min
The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit
Part triathlon training guide, part misadventure story, here are the "dos" and "don'ts" of competing in one of the most challenging,...
Dan Cooke
- May 12
- 7 min
The 5 Best Adventure Challenges to Conquer over 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
- Apr 4
- 7 min
#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Wilderness Trail Loop in Holly
Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition journeys to the Detroit region's northernmost destination - Holly Recreation Area...
Dan Cooke
- Mar 14
- 5 min
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 7
- 4 min
#TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into the sole "Top 50" trail within our namesake city - the Dequindre...
Dan Cooke
- Feb 21
- 6 min
#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Maybury State Park Hiking Trail Loop
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into one of the most popular trails in the entire Detroit region - a...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 31
- 7 min
#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Newburgh Lakeview Trail in Livonia
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition traverses the lakeside bluffs, forested ravines, and panoramic views of the...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 10
- 5 min
#TrailTuesday: Exploring Novi Lakeshore Park's Multi-Trail
Welcome to the first installation of our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! Located just south of Walled Lake, this inaugural installation...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 7
- 12 min
Top 10 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in 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
- 7 min
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...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 30, 2022
- 7 min
Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dexter, Michigan
The third installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're highlighting the best outdoor attributes of Dexter, Michigan.
Dan Cooke
- Dec 21, 2022
- 7 min
Embrace the Dark Pt. IV: Experience the Winter Solstice near Detroit
The grand, festive finale of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we invite you to join us in celebrating the shortest solar day of the year...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 10, 2022
- 9 min
Embrace the Dark Pt. II: Essential Night Gear for Nocturnal Explorers
Sunset marks the starting gate for a whole new genre of adventure, although with one major caveat: it's dark outside. Have no fear,...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 3, 2022
- 7 min
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2022
'Tis the season for some holly, jolly, and freezing outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 29, 2022
- 6 min
Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Northville, Michigan
The second installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're highlighting the best features of Northville, Michigan for every...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploring at Night
In honor of the upcoming darkest month of the year surrounding the Winter Solstice, we are launching a new series focusing on the Detroit...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 17, 2022
- 6 min
Guide to Conquering Detroit's Black Diamond Hiking Trails
In honor of National Hiking Day, we proudly present the triple-crown of the Detroit region's most intense and exhilarating hiking...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 1, 2022
- 6 min
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout November 2022
The leaves and temperatures may be rapidly dropping, but the Detroit region's outdoor events calendar will stay vibrant throughout...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 27, 2022
- 6 min
Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Milford, Michigan
The first installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're zeroing in on the specifics of what makes the Village of Milford,...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 22, 2022
- 8 min
Five Classic Running Trails for Exploring Detroit
The Detroit Marathon annually broadcasts to the world that the city is a premiere racing destination, but the marathon is just the tip of...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 19, 2022
- 3 min
Reintroducing Detroit: The Future Trails Capital of North America
The Great Lakes Tourism Experience Initiative is actively positioning Detroit as the epicenter of the longest interconnected trail...
Dan Cooke
- Oct 14, 2022
- 6 min
Five Reasons Why Your Next Run Should Be a Trail Run
While any run is better than no run, here are the key reasons why you should trade your neighborhood route for a natural trail the next...
Dan Cooke
- Sep 30, 2022
- 5 min
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout October 2022
Overview of the top ten outdoor events that we're looking forward to during our favorite month of the year. Happy Fall! I’ve said it...
Dan Cooke
- Sep 30, 2022
- 6 min
Welcome to Expedition Detroit: Your Guide to our World-Class Outdoors!
Introducing Expedition Detroit - who we are, what we do, the areas we explore, and why you should join us on this expedition.
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