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Detroit Michigan Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, and other Winter Sports - adventure travel blog for the everyday explorer. WINTER SPORTS Winter is one of Detroit's greatest assets - the most undervalued gift of living and recreating in the north. Spend a morning carving fresh tracks down a perfectly-groomed slope. Or blazing your own trail through powder in snowshoes or cross-country skis. Circle back here regularly to learn more about Detroit's best wintry adventures. BOOK A SNOWSHOE TREK Golden Days: Key Takeaways from the Winter Olympics for Metro Detroit Happy Victory Week, Detroit - and the rest of the U.S.A.! Now that the 2026 Milan Cortina Games have officially come to a close in historic fashion, here are Team Expedition Detroit's " Key Takeaways from the Winter Olympics " for Metro Detroit's recreational development. Forty-six years, erased in a single flutter of the back of the net. Beating hearts across the world paused to verify the gravity of the moment. Even Jack Hughes, the American hockey player that had release Dan Cooke Feb 25 9 min read Trailblaze Detroit: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Detroit's Ski Resorts Planning a trip to Detroit? Don't forget to pack your skis! Join us on an adventure across the storied past, energetic present, and exhilarating future of Detroit's ski resorts in this second installment of Trailblaze Detroit - a new adventure series from Visit Detroit and Expedition Detroit! Monday morning. 7:40 A.M. The frozen air of an early February polar vortex still grips the base of Mt. Holly Ski Resort , nestled in the northeast corner of Oakland County. The 6 inches Dan Cooke Feb 20 9 min read Michigan to Milano: 12 Olympic Athletes from Metro Detroit in the 2026 Winter Olympics From Canton to Cortina and the Mitten to Milan, here are the 12 Olympic athletes from Metro Detroit representing the red, white, and blue during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy! Dan Cooke Feb 8 7 min read Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping near Detroit - 2026 Edition Now that a proper "Michigan Winter" has returned, the Detroit region is in peak condition for winter camping expeditions! Here is our #ExpeditionEssentials guide to the best gear, destinations, and best practices for your next winter camping adventure near Detroit. "Ah, so this most qualify as 'snowing' out here." I said those words mockingly as flurries started to drift down from the overcast skies at Grand Canyon National Park. It was early March in northern Arizona, and my Dan Cooke Jan 27 11 min read According to Strava: 5 Most Popular Trails for Nordic Skiing near Detroit The powder is BACK in Detroit, inspiring the multitude of our resident Strava athletes to clip into their skis and hit the trails! Wondering where they might be heading? In this first installment of our new #AccordingtoStrava series, we highlight the "5 Most Popular Trails for Nordic Skiing near Detroit" per Strava data - as well as recommended gear and tips for new skiers! Dan Cooke Jan 14 11 min read The Winter Arc: Core Health Benefits of Cold Weather Exercise Embrace your "Winter Arc," Detroit! Here are the core health benefits that you can obtain from cold weather exercise this winter , including our top recommendations for experiencing new activities in the Detroit region's world-class outdoors. You can always smell it first. Long before the Detroit region's trails and forests become adorned in white, or even the first frost glistens across an open field. Several weeks prior to the industrial activation of a chair lift or searc Dan Cooke Dec 23, 2025 9 min read Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Snowshoeing Near Detroit FINALLY - a TRUE DETROIT WINTER is BACK , complete with deep powder and ideal conditions for snowshoeing. Here is our #ExpeditionEssentials guide to the best gear, destinations, and tips for venturing into snowshoeing near Detroit! " Dude - what even is snowshoeing? " I heard that question, give or take a few variations, several times within a 48 hour period. I had just led Expedition Detroit's first ever guided snowshoe tour for two first-timers, so I naturally couldn't pas Dan Cooke Dec 18, 2025 8 min read Guide to Experiencing the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - Winter 2026 Edition Alpine. Brighton. Holly. Pine Knob. You know them, you've skied them, and generations have loved them. But what makes each resort stand out from the pack? Are there any special features, offerings, or other traits that could influence buying one lift ticket over another? We dive into these questions and more in our official Guide to the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - updated for the Winter 2026 Season! Ladies and gentlemen, it's time. Sharpen your skis, wax your boards Dan Cooke Dec 4, 2025 8 min read Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Cross-Country Skiing Near Detroit Tundra Season is BACK in Detroit, unveiling unprecedented opportunities to dive into one of our region's favorite recreational pastimes: cross-country skiing. Here is our #ExpeditionEssentials guide to the best gear, destinations, and tips for launching into cross-country skiing near Detroit! We've said it once, twice, and will probably say it a million times more: Winter is one of the Detroit region's greatest recreational assets. Yes, we know that the real-feel temperature Dan Cooke Jan 22, 2025 8 min read Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2024 'Tis the season for holly, jolly outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of the holidays, here... Dan Cooke Dec 4, 2024 8 min read Best of Spring Skiing: Experience these 5 Premiere Ski Resorts Driving Distance from Detroit this Spring Detroit's snow may have disappeared this month, but don't worry - ski season isn't over yet! Fortunately there are plenty of premiere winter destinations within driving distance of the Motor City where the lifts are still running. Check out these 5 world-class ski resorts driving distance from Detroit to close out your ski season! Here's a forgetful fact: March is predominantly a winter month. For our community of hikers, paddlers, and mountain bikers, that's certainly not a Dan Cooke Mar 7, 2024 4 min read Why Detroit Should Adopt Norway's "Friluftsliv" Lifestyle this Winter In honor of the Winter Solstice, here is Expedition Detroit's guide to harnessing the physical, mental, and cultural benefits of Norway's transformative "Friluftsliv" approach to winter recreation. " Yeah ...these definitely aren't waterproof." It's 9 a.m. sharp and I've just reached the Vidden trailhead in Europe's rainiest city: Bergen, Norway . A ~10 mile trek across the roof of Bergen lies ahead, starting with 1,300 steps to reach Bergen's highest point, Ulriken. I had Dan Cooke Dec 21, 2023 11 min read Guide to the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - WINTER 2024 EDITION Brighton. Alpine. Holly. Pine Knob. You know them, you've skied them, and generations have loved them. But what makes each resort stand out from the pack? Are there any special features, offerings, or other traits that could influence buying one lift ticket over another? We dive into these questions and more in our official Guide to the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - UPDATED FOR THE WINTER 2024 SEASON! Ladies and gentlemen, it's officially time to sharpen your skis, w Dan Cooke Dec 18, 2023 8 min read Battle of the Buckets: The Best Ski Helmets of Winter 2023 There's nothing like an early March snowstorm to remind Detroit that ski season isn't over! If you are looking to hit the slopes for the... Dan Cooke Mar 3, 2023 4 min read Winter Trails: Snowshoeing vs. Cross-Country Skiing vs. Snow Hiking Just when any dreams of deep powder days had diminished to a fool's hope, January has delivered with over a foot of snow over the last week. Here's our breakdown of which winter trails activity is best suited for these wonderland conditions. Let's kick this off with an undeniable truth: winter is the most polarizing season. No, that's not a nod to the north and south poles existing in a state of perpetual, Narnia-like winter. Despite the abundant love that us Midwesterners h Dan Cooke Jan 28, 2023 7 min read 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 Jan 7, 2023 12 min read 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 31, 2022 7 min read Expedition Essentials: 5 Basic Skills for Winter Survival In recognition of this winter's inaugural snow storm, this edition of our #ExpeditionEssentials Series focuses on five essential survival... Dan Cooke Dec 28, 2022 10 min read Embrace the Dark Pt. III: Best Night Hiking Trails near Detroit The third installment of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we're exploring the best night hiking trails near Detroit. Spoiler alert: most of... Dan Cooke Dec 17, 2022 8 min read 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 10, 2022 9 min read RECENT ARTICLES

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Detroit Michigan Running Trails & Races - Adventure travel blog for the everyday explorer. RUNNING 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. FIND YOUR RACE Use code " 15EXPDET26 " for 15% off ALL RACES Explore community-based adventure races with Running Venture. Run the Huron 100: The Premiere Ultra Marathon near Detroit Ready to put your body and mind through the ultimate endurance test - all while exploring the wildest and most beautiful terrain that Metro Detroit has to offer? If you're already stoked, then check out our newest #ExpeditionPartner feature on southeast Michigan's premiere ultra race: the Huron 100 ultra marathon near Detroit! June 8th, 2025. Brighton State Recreation Area. Sometime long after midnight. Just a few volunteers remain at Maple Shelter, located a mile marker 55.1 Dan Cooke May 18 8 min read Join the Club: The Five Most Prominent Running Clubs near Detroit Peak running season in Metro Detroit is just around the corner! If you're looking for some extra motivation - and to make a few friends along the way - check out these "Five Most Prominent Running Clubs near Detroit" and lace up your shoes today! If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This African proverb can be readily applied to a infinite array of bucket-list worthy pursuits. From building a business to scaling mountains, I've never heard of Dan Cooke Mar 10 5 min read Introducing Run Milford: a New "Trail Town" Racing Series for Exploring Community Trails Can you feel it, Detroit runners? Racing season is JUST AROUND THE CORNER , including the full spectrum of races to register for. Don't miss the opportunity to support "trail town" community racing - AND save on fees - by joining the " Run Milford " Racing Series! Communities, first and foremost, are built on values. Yes, excellent schools, exciting events , cutting-edge restaurants, bountiful parks, and an energetic business environment are core elements as well. But without Dan Cooke Feb 18 5 min read POV: You Decided to Run the Best Marathon in America With legs still aching and post-race euphoria still beaming, Expedition Detroit's Founder shares his "point-of-view" experience running his first marathon at the "Best Marathon in America": the Detroit Free Press Marathon . " Yeah. Let's do this. " More than 26,000 aspiring runners had signed up for the weekend's main events, but for a few brief moments, only one runner approached the soaked starting line. With the early morning rain and wind pelting the eager group of runner Dan Cooke Oct 21, 2025 14 min read Built to Last: 5 Best Strength Training Exercises for Runners With the arrival of the "offseason" for Detroit's running community, now is the perfect time to implement a strength training into your endurance regimen! Here are Team Expedition Detroit's 5 best strength training exercises for runners - complete with verified results. It started at Mile 8. A slight discomfort just outside of my right knee that quietly made its presence known as my run neared Proud Lake's Organizational Campground. Each stride along that long straightaway pr Dan Cooke Nov 19, 2024 9 min read Trail Running Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Ditching the Pavement Leave the pavement behind for running Detroit's pristine natural trails this summer! Here's your crash course into the health benefits,... Expedition Detroit Jul 9, 2024 7 min read 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 the 4 most iconic routes that runners and spectators alike should explore before AND after the race kicks off. " This...this is...wow. " I mumbled those eloquent words to my father nearly four years ago as I paused my morning run in the middle of one of the most striking architectural landmarks in the Great Lakes region: the Ambassador Bridge Dan Cooke Oct 13, 2023 6 min read 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, rigorous, and rewarding racing events that the outdoor world has ever concocted: the Triathlon. "Ohhhh my friend! Did you sign up yet??" I blankly stared at the text from my buddy Eric for a few seconds, knowing that my response would have to be "Yep!" despite, indeed, not signing up yet. To his credit, Eric had texted me about the sprint triath Dan Cooke May 26, 2023 8 min read #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 - and its quintessential Wilderness Trail Loop. We invite you to explore this oasis of wilderness on our metropolitan frontier! "Wilderness in Oakland County - alright, I definitely need to check this one out." Those were my thoughts as I first read about Holly Recreation Area's famous "Wilderness Trail Loop" in Jim DuFresne's 50 Hikes in Mi Dan Cooke Apr 4, 2023 7 min read #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 Mar 7, 2023 4 min read #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 well deserved designation - within the heart of Maybury State Park. Join us as we traverse the rolling hills and expansive wetlands of Maybury! Have you ever experienced the joy - and frustration - of recognizing that something beautiful was hiding in plain sight? Maybe you finally realized that an old friend from your school years also const Dan Cooke Feb 21, 2023 6 min read #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 Newburgh Lakeview Trail in Livonia, Michigan. We're excited to provide this "hidden secret" trail with much overdue recognition. Have you ever made a split-second decision that fundamentally changed the course of your life? A "gut instinct" that originated without explanation and manifested into immediate action? Maybe it was "I should call Dan Cooke Jan 31, 2023 7 min read #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 10, 2023 5 min read 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 Jan 7, 2023 12 min read 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 31, 2022 7 min read 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 30, 2022 7 min read 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 10, 2022 9 min read 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 hometown outdoor enthusiast. Check out why we are celebrating this oasis of adventure opportunities within the heart of the Detroit region! If you take a quick look at the map on our Destinations page, one overarching aspect includes that the majority of Detroit's premiere outdoor opportunities are found along the outer rim of our region. Geography Dan Cooke Nov 29, 2022 7 min read 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 22, 2022 4 min read 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 17, 2022 6 min read 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 27, 2022 6 min read 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 22, 2022 8 min read 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 network across Canada and the United States. Here's what you should know about our region's great investment in Detroit's outdoor economy. Rendering of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Image courtesy of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. Detroit is no stranger to vast trail networks. The Detroit Riverwalk provides immediate access to the I Dan Cooke Oct 19, 2022 3 min read Five Reasons Why You should Ditch the Pavement for 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 path the next... Dan Cooke Oct 14, 2022 7 min read 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 Oct 1, 2022 5 min read 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. Dan Cooke Sep 30, 2022 6 min read RECENT ARTICLES BOOK A TRAIL RUN

Detroit Michigan - Adventure travel blog for the everyday explorer. LIFESTYLE A life spent outdoors captures far more moments than a single hike, bike, or paddle. 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. Summer 2026 Preview: Top Outdoor Experiences near Detroit to Enjoy this Summer Summer is FINALLY here, Detroit! As you prepare your seasonal adventures across the Detroit region (and beyond), here is Expedition Detroit's "Summer 2026 Preview" highlighting the best outdoor experiences and events to look forward to this summer near Detroit! In Michigan, winter tests you - and summer rewards you. Team Expedition Detroit has mixed feelings on that statement, mostly because we're outspoken "big winter guys" over here. BUT, what remains indisputable is that t Dan Cooke Jun 29 10 Michigan Native Wildflowers to Watch for this Spring Wildflower alert! As Michigan continues to warm in the spring, a beautiful array of native wildflowers are the first to greet the season. Join us to learn about these flowers and find out how to see them for yourself in the Detroit region's outdoors! Spring is such a wonderful time in Michigan. The forests, wetlands, and prairies are beginning to show signs of life, and everything is becoming green again. Pollinators are awake and searching for nectar, finding it in the color Bria Peterson May 16 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 Dan Cooke Apr 22 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout April 2026 April means spring, and spring means the return of prime time in Detroit's outdoors! As our trails, campgrounds, and waterways reopen for the masses, these " Top Ten Outdoor Events " will serve as your guide for navigating this month's super-bloom of recreation opportunities - APRIL 2026 EDITION . Congratulations! If you're reading this, then you've successfully survived March , the purgatory of outdoor recreation in the Detroit region. Not quite winter. Not quite spring. J Dan Cooke Apr 1 Trail Beers: The Ultimate Drinking Guide to Detroit's Outdoors - March 2026 Edition Don't be fooling around this April 1st! Several Michigan alcohol restrictions kick in with the turn of the calendar. Don't worry, Detroit trail beer enthusiasts - here's your ultimate guide on how to responsibility - and lawfully - enjoy that crisp, well-deserved post-trail beer! Photo courtesy of River's Edge Brewing Company What do St. Patrick's Day, Game Day, Opening Day, and a "Trail Day" all have in common? They are all best experienced with at least one ice-cold beer Dan Cooke Mar 16 Top 8 Outdoor Events near Detroit - March 2026 Edition Welcome to March : the epitome of "shoulder season" recreation where days can start with a morning cycle and finish with powder skiing. As you navigate this most unpredictable of months, here are the " Top 8 Outdoor Events near Detroit "for capitalizing on March's recreational opportunities! Shoulder. Season. There are no better two words for describing what Detroit region recreationists experience in March when trying to plan for a full day of outdoor experiences. If yo Dan Cooke Mar 2 Golden Days: Key Takeaways from the Winter Olympics for Metro Detroit Happy Victory Week, Detroit - and the rest of the U.S.A.! Now that the 2026 Milan Cortina Games have officially come to a close in historic fashion, here are Team Expedition Detroit's " Key Takeaways from the Winter Olympics " for Metro Detroit's recreational development. Forty-six years, erased in a single flutter of the back of the net. Beating hearts across the world paused to verify the gravity of the moment. Even Jack Hughes, the American hockey player that had release Dan Cooke Feb 25 Michigan to Milano: 12 Olympic Athletes from Metro Detroit in the 2026 Winter Olympics From Canton to Cortina and the Mitten to Milan, here are the 12 Olympic athletes from Metro Detroit representing the red, white, and blue during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy! Dan Cooke Feb 8 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit - February 2026 Edition Love. Trails. Powder. If that trio sounds like an amazing time to you, then a February spent in Detroit's outdoors may become your new favorite month of the year - especially with these " Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit " coming down the pipeline for February 2026! February in Detroit's outdoors typically keeps you guessing . One day you'll have your cross-country skis clipped in or snowshoes strapped on tight, trekking through fresh powder looking for backcountry ski Dan Cooke Feb 3 Top 10 New Year "Outdoor Resolutions" to Accomplish in Detroit's Outdoors during 2026 Happy New Year, Detroit!! Now that 2026 has FINALLY arrived, here are the Expedition Detroit team's top " New Year's resolutions " to accomplish in Detroit's outdoors this year, covering the most ambitious, exciting, and rewarding experiences that the Detroit region has to offer. There's a simple beauty to the start of a new year. Like a skier ready to drop into a pristine powder run, or a paddler launching into perfectly still water. And for so many New Year adventurers, e Dan Cooke Jan 9 Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2026 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to today's fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor goals for 2026. We're absolutely STOKED for all that this new year will bring for Detroit's outdoors, starting with these top 10 outdoor events near Detroit this month! There's something beautiful about waking up on the morning of January 1st . The past year's successes and failures are logged into the annals of history. We're all provided Dan Cooke Jan 2 Celebrate the Dark: Five Outdoor Adventures for Experiencing 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 through one, two, or all of these top 5 experiences for making the most of the 2025 Winter Solstice in Detroit's outdoors . Let's start this article with good news: TOMORROW, December 21st , is one of the best days of the year to get outside . In all respects, it will be a weird day. A very, very short and cold day. The perfect day to carpe diem Dan Cooke Dec 20, 2025 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit - December 2025 Edition 'Tis the season for holly, jolly outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of the holidays, here are the top ten outdoor events near Detroit to guide you through this most festive of months. Happy holidays, Detroit! In case you haven't heard, it's the most wonderful time of the year..! And yes, not only because of the holiday season. The Expedition Detroit team is STOKED for a December that's JAM-PACKED with world-class outdoor ev Dan Cooke Dec 2, 2025 Embrace the Dark: The 10 Best Destinations for Stargazing near Detroit The end of daylight saving time means that the Detroit region's shorter, darker days have arrived. Put differently, our region's BEST nights for stargazing are FINALLY BACK. Ready to admire the cosmos, Detroit? Here are the 10 best destinations for stargazing near Detroit - UPDATED FOR SPRING 2026. The Northern Lights above Maybury State Park - May 2024 Have you ever felt like the harder you try for a goal, the less likely you are to achieve it? If you have, you're far from a Dan Cooke Nov 4, 2025 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout November 2025 The leaves and temperatures may be rapidly dropping, but the Detroit region's outdoor events calendar will stay vibrant throughout November. Here is the Expedition Detroit rundown of the top ten outdoor events near Detroit that we're STOKED about experiencing. Happy Turkey Month, Detroit! You heard it here first: November is the most underrated month for outdoor recreation throughout the ENTIRE year . While some may be tempted to view this month as a " shoulder season " - th Dan Cooke Oct 31, 2025 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout October 2025 October means that FALL IS BACK IN DETROIT, along with your favorite autumnal traditions, seasonal treats, and the BEST opportunity to experience your favorite parks, trails, and waterways. With all of Detroit's outdoor ecosystem waiting for your arrival, here's our short list of the Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit during the best month of the year! Dan Cooke Sep 30, 2025 Fall 2025 Preview: Elite 8 Outdoor Experiences near Detroit to Enjoy 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 " Elite 8 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 our hot take there, well, please hear u Dan Cooke Sep 23, 2025 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout September 2025 Summer vacations may have ended, but Detroit's primetime outdoor events season is just kicking off! Here are September's " Top Ten... Dan Cooke Sep 4, 2025 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout July 2025 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 Jul 1, 2025 Five Best Campgrounds Near Detroit to Experience during Summer 2025 June has FINALLY arrived and campers all across the Detroit region are packing up to find their resting spots under the stars. Just in time for peaking camping season, here's our breakdown of the Top Five Campgrounds near Detroit for Summer 2025! BREAKING NEWS: there are incredible campgrounds near Detroit. For most of our passionate following, this shouldn't be a surprise. In fact, almost all of the Detroit region's most beloved Michigan State Parks and Huron-Clinton Metropa Dan Cooke Jun 10, 2025 Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit - May 2025 Edition Detroit's outdoor floodgates are open! May's arrival signals the launch of "primetime" for our region's recreational ecosystem, and these "Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit" are perfect for exploring the wealth of outdoor experiences waiting for you this May. Guess what...it's gonna be May (in Detroit's outdoors). What does that mean exactly? In the Detroit region, that means the floodgates of outdoor recreation are flung wide open. An endless smorgasbord of races, family-fr Dan Cooke Apr 30, 2025 Spring 2025 Preview: Top Outdoor Experiences near Detroit this Season Happy Spring, Detroit! With our darkest days finally behind us, outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to increasingly more daylight to explore our region's parks, trails, and waterways. As you start to charter your way through this Spring, here our top 7 outdoor experiences near Detroit for you to conquer this season! There's nothing quite like spring in Detroit. After a long winter, you can actually feel the season's arrival. It's that first morning where you open the do Dan Cooke Apr 3, 2025 The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts - 2025 Edition Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially the month of March. Regardless of this month's conditions, here is our March Survival Guide: 5 tips for surviving, and dare we say thriving, during the most unpredictable month of the recreational year. The idea for this article struck me exactly three years ago today, as I stared at the muddy soup that had previously resembled the Milford Mountain Biking Trail. The trail was simply unrideable, so Dan Cooke Mar 6, 2025 Explore the Cozy Life: Best Destinations for Glamping near Detroit - Winter 2025 Edition Who says that winter camping has to be a suffer fest? Here we invite you take sit back, warm up, and explore the cozy side of camping with these 5 best glamping destinations near Detroit during Winter 2025! Eight degrees Fahrenheit. -13.3333º Celsius for our Canadian faithful. I could barely make out the temperature from my near-frozen watch while burrowed inside a tent perched high on the "Island in the Sky" in Canyonlands National Park. All that I knew was that I had never Dan Cooke Jan 17, 2025 Make 2025 Your Healthiest AND Most Adventurous Year with Expedition Detroit's Guided Hiking Bundles! Looking to FINALLY accomplish your New Year's Resolutions of living a healthier and more adventurous lifestyle? Your search is over -... Dan Cooke Jan 13, 2025 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2024 'Tis the season for holly, jolly outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of the holidays, here... Dan Cooke Dec 4, 2024 Vote the Outdoors: How the 2024 Elections Could Impact Outdoor Recreation in Michigan Elections fundamentally shape the future of outdoor recreation within the Detroit region and across the United States. As Michiganders... Dan Cooke Nov 4, 2024 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit remaining in October 2024 October means that FALL IS BACK IN DETROIT, along with your favorite autumnal traditions, seasonal treats, and the optimal opportunity... Dan Cooke Oct 15, 2024 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout September 2024 Summer vacations may have ended, but Detroit's primetime outdoor events season for not only September, but the whole year, is just... Dan Cooke Sep 6, 2024 Where the Wild Things Grow: Edible Plants for Easy Foraging in Southeast Michigan Welcome to peak foraging season, Detroit! Here's the Expedition Detroit guide on adding some flavor to your hikes by highlighting seven edible plants for easy foraging in Southeast Michigan (and beyond). "I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it." Each of us can probably think of an item or two that pops into our mind after reading that statement. For an outdoor enthusiast, that statement typically enters our vernacular when planning for an extended out Expedition Detroit Jul 29, 2024 RECENT LIFESTYLE ARTICLES

Top-rated articles on Metro Detroit's best mountain biking trails, gravel biking routes, biking gear, and related cycling content! MOUNTAIN BIKING Detroit’s mountain biking trails are our region’s best kept secret. From scenic loops to tight single-track downhills, berm burns to rock gardens, lake vistas or wooded climbs, there’s a trail for every rider. Stop by here in between rides for trail guides, recommended routes, top gear picks, and the best MTB retailers. Send it responsibly - we’ll see you out there. Ride into Adventure at the Shelden Mountain Bike Fest this Weekend! Everything you need to know for enjoying the Shelden Mountain Bike Fest this Saturday, September 27th, at Stony Creek Metropark! Dan Cooke Sep 25, 2025 4 min read #TrailTuesday: Conquering the Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail Loop Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores a trail widely recognized as one of the Top 100 Trails in the entire country: Pontiac Lake's Mountain Bike Trail. Join us as we scale the climbs and ride the bends of this classic biking and hiking trail! "Yeah, I've been riding for a while now. Pontiac Lake was what really got me into it." Flashback to April of 2020, and my buddy has formally inducted me into the Detroit region's mountain biking faithful. Dan Cooke May 23, 2023 8 min read #TrailTuesday: Braving Highland Recreation Area's A-B-C-D Loops Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition tackles the only "Black Diamond" rated trail within our series: the rugged and respected hills of Highland Recreation Area's "A-B-C-D" loops. Check out what draws Detroit's best mountain bikers, trail runners, and hikers flock to these alphabet loops all year long. "BEST DAY EVER." Those are the three words that I force myself to say - audibly - whenever I get back on my feet after flipping over the handle bars o Dan Cooke Mar 21, 2023 6 min read 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 31, 2022 7 min read 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 10, 2022 9 min read Detroit’s Top Five Mountain Biking Trails The Detroit region's top 5 mountain biking trail systems. Dan Cooke Oct 10, 2022 7 min read The Attack on Michigan’s Right to Bike (and how you can fight back) Senate Bill 1191 threatens mountain bike access to Michigan's vast trail network. Here's a breakdown of what's at risk and what we can do... Dan Cooke Oct 5, 2022 4 min read RECENT ARTICLES

Hiking, mountain biking, hunting, & outdoor recreation blog featuring adventurous Detroit Michigan destinations, travel tips, & more. Welcome to the Expedition Detroit outdoor adventure blog! ABOUT Detroit is a world-class outdoor destination worth exploring, celebrating, and protecting. That is the core belief of Expedition Detroit , and you're invited to join our growing community that shares this vision. Whether it's a morning hike on a wooded trail, paddling through a pristine river, ripping down a mountain bike trail, finding a new ski line, or watching the sunset from a tree stand, Detroit's outdoors have the natural beauty and wealth of experiences that recreationists of all interests, skill levels, and backgrounds can explore and enjoy. OUR MISSION The mission of Expedition Detroit is to create and accelerate value for Detroit’s emerging outdoor industry. Our business creates content celebrating our region’s best outdoor experiences, leads guided trips for hands-on exploration of our most beautiful destinations, facilitates access to top tier retailers, amplifies key voices within the recreational community, and highlights the value of an outdoor lifestyle. We vow to always support conservation through promoting impactful organizations, educating our community on landmark laws and regulations, and publicizing volunteer opportunities. OUR PASSION Every business has its own definition of success. Ours is simply the moment when our core belief - that Detroit is a world-class outdoor destination worth exploring, celebrating, and protecting - becomes common knowledge on a global scale. Until then, our passion will drive us to continue innovating within Detroit's outdoor industry. We will always aim to create content and share experiences that inspire new adventures, increase recreational opportunities, support outdoor lifestyles, and protect the best of the Detroit region for generations to come. We can’t wait to see you out there. OUR TEAM Dan Cooke Founder & CEO Dan founded Expedition Detroit in 2022 after starting his career in venture capital as an investor and attorney. His passion for the outdoors, conservation, and the Detroit region inspired him to leave big law and create the company that he had always aspired to work for. Dan was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2024 to the Michigan Wildlife Council due to his work with Expedition Detroit. Away from the office, he is a backcountry skier, wilderness backpacker, competitive trail runner, and backwoods hunter. dcooke@expeditiondetroit.com Emily Hudspeth Chief Operating Officer As a born-and-raised Metro Detroiter, Emily grew up enjoying her local parks and natural destinations. After earning her degree at the University of Kentucky, Emily later returned to Michigan to pursue administrative and recruitment opportunities - and explore her natural stomping grounds again with a fresh perspective. When Emily is not keeping the lights on at Expedition Detroit, she also works as a legal assistant and volunteers at Oakland Family Services. You can find her outside in her garden or hiking the trails with her cat in her "catpack." emily@expeditiondetroit.com Eli Winer Trail Guide Eli grew up in Metro Detroit, but has spent much of his life backcountry camping in Algonquin Park, Canada and exploring National Parks across North America. Eli has worked with summer camps and day camps teaching both outdoor recreation and creative arts to all ages. Eli is Expedition Detroit's lead guide at Belle Isle Park in Detroit. Eli also works as a private kayaking instructor and historic tour guide on the Detroit River with Detroit River Sports, as well as working with the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center. In his free time, Eli enjoys kayaking, camping, foraging for wild mushrooms, outdoor photography, cooking, archery, music, art and bringing people together from different backgrounds to share their stories. eli.benjamin.winer@gmail.com Bria Peterson Trail Guide & Featured Contributor Bria was born and raised in southeast Michigan and grew up enjoying everything about the outdoors. Turning her passion into a job, Bria is now the Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, where she works to manage and preserve natural areas and wildlife throughout the 25,000-acre park system. Certified as a Firefighter Type II, Bria also works on prescribed burns with the Michigan DNR and David Borneman, LLC. When Bria is not out working in the woods, she's hiking in them! She loves taking her camera out on the trail to capture a unique landscape or a favorite bird. Bria also enjoys camping, salmon fishing, snowboarding, and playing guitar. briapeterson26@gmail.com Emma Stults Trail Guide Emma is a barista born and raised in the Metro Detroit area. Growing up, Emma gained valuable experience in camping, hunting, and fishing all around Southeast Michigan. Currently studying environmental science at Wayne State University to work in nature conservation, to protect Michigan's amazing parks and watersheds. Emma is Expedition Detroit's lead guide at Maybury State Park. When not inside studying or making coffee, she's either outside hiking or hanging out with her cats. Her favorite spots in Michigan are Torch Lake and Belle Isle Park, and her favorite bird is the common Loon. elstults1@gmail.com Dr. Eric Reilly Featured Health Contributor Dr. Reilly is an anesthesiologist born and raised in Southeast Michigan. Dr. Reilly is currently a Staff Anesthesiologist at Corewell Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Reilly is also the Chairman of the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists' Committee on Governmental Affairs. When Dr. Reilly isn't in the hospital saving lives, you can find him in the wilderness - or at least try to. The Doc has an unmatched talent for locating the best off-grid backpacking campsites, untouched powder runs, and bedding grounds for Michigan's most elusive whitetails. EricReillyDO@gmail.com

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