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  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit remaining in October 2024

    With an adventure-packed month like October that's already flying by, the sheer scope of the wealth of Join a Guided Hike under the Full Hunter’s Moon October 17th   |  Lake Erie Metropark   |  7 P.M. Be sure to catch a glimpse of this bright orange moon by heading over to Lake Erie Metropark  for a guided EXPERIENCE PEAK FALL COLORS WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT The Expedition Detroit team is proud to represent Do you have what it takes to be the last runner standing?

  • #TrailTuesday: Exploring Bald Mountain's Rugged Blue, White and Orange Loops

    This edition explores the glistening lakes, vast marshes, and wooded ridge lines of Bald Mountain State "Perfect," I said audibly at the empty East Graham Lake trailhead. of land, formerly owned by Chrylser, were added to the recreation area, providing access to Tommy’s Lake Don't miss the quick offshoot below the MTB Parking Lot towards Heart Lake, which provides not only a From Heart Lake, continue in your clockwise direction through the hardwoods for another 0.5 miles.

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout June 2024

    Celebrate the Clinton River and Lake St. For many Detroit region outdoor enthusiasts, enjoying the waves of Lake St. , community groups, and local governments across the watershed in celebrating the Clinton River and Lake to travel both back in time AND across the Metroparks' waterways in their 34 foot replica of a Great Lakes The Expedition Detroit  team is proud to represent the Michigan DNR's largest commercial provider  of

  • The Best Hiking and Cider Mill Adventures in Metro Detroit

    promise of sweet apple cider, a warm donut, and maybe even a caramel apple waiting at a cider mill will make Island Lake Yellow Trail Loop + Blake's Lyon Orchard | South Lyon, MI First on our list is a tried and true classic - Island Lake State Recreation Area's famous Yellow Loop Trail! Make your way just 4 miles down the road to Blake's Lyon Township cider mill and orchard. 9am-6pm Phone: (248) 437-0150 Address: 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 2.

  • Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping near Detroit

    is without a doubt Pinckney State Recreation Area's Blind Lake Campground. Site 3 is Blind Lake's most desired site due to its location along a wooded rise overlooking Blind Lake Recommended Trail : Grass Lake Trail 3. Last - if you're daring enough - the frigid waters of Bishop Lake will invite you to take a cold plunge Portage Lake.

  • Explore the Cozy Life: Best Destinations for Glamping near Detroit - Winter 2025 Edition

    Green Lake Yurt | Waterloo State Recreation Area    |    Chelsea, Michigan Weekend Reservation Fee The Yurt sits on a scenic bluff overlooking its namesake Green Lake. Recommended Experience: Hike or bike the DTE Green Trail along the banks of Green Lake. Rustic Cabins at Island Lake |    Island Lake State Recreation Area    |    Brighton, Michigan Weekend Recommended Experience : Hiking Island Lake's famous " Yellow Trail Loop ."

  • #TrailTuesday: West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve Trail

    the highland loops of the West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve, a forested oasis amidst the abundant lakes and behold, the closest, "yet-to-be-explored" trail just so happened to be located within a string of lakes , Upper Straits Lake, Morris Lake, and Mirror Lake. Pontiac Trail, you may have never noticed the vast acreage of forest standing just south of Mirror Lake The dramatic approach of massive Orchard Lake may be to blame, but I can't help but feel slightly robbed

  • Discover the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge: the Origin of Detroit's Conservation Renaissance

    From grassroots activism to establishing conservation benchmarks in the Great Lakes area, we welcome They later shaded the first French explorers that colonized the Great Lakes region, followed closely The late summer beauty of Lake Erie Metropark WEEKEND BONUS TIPS In full transparency, labeling these Linked Greenways Trail - a segment of the industry-redefining Iron Belle Trail - and rode south to Lake site merely scratches the surface of historical recreation along the banks of the Detroit River and Lake

  • A Hidden Treasure: Explore the Richardson Trail at Brighton Recreation Area

    At the top of the hill I enjoy the sight of Chenango Lake through the trees, its water rippling across trail are pockets of undisturbed oak-hickory forest, low-lying wetlands, and the peaceful Chenango Lake Chenango Lake Retreat rests quietly on the lake’s eastern edge, and blends right in with the forest surrounding You’ll then trek up a gentle incline through the pines to catch a view of Chenango Lake. If you want to get a closer view of Chenango Lake, drive north from the trailhead and take the first

  • #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Famous Penosha Trail in Brighton

    "Dead Woman's Pass" climb, the ascent for Lake Solitude at Grand Teton National Park, and even Michigan's Scattered throughout the park's hills, dense forests, marshlands, and lakes, recreationists can pursue Lake campgrounds constituting the park's two "rustic" camping options. trailhead (Michigan Recreation Passport required) The Bishop Lake Trailhead at Brighton Recreation is the spot to enjoy it ( seasonal restrictions are in effect at Bishop Lake ).

  • Trailblaze Detroit: Exploring Oakland County Trails on the Paint Creek Trail and Clinton River Water Trail

    Lake Orion is truly the "Crossroads of Oakland County." For aquatic enthusiasts, the waves of Lake Orion proper and flowing Paint Creek are also found within The Paint Creek Trail in Lake Orion Meet the Paint Creek Trail As my talented videographer Jordan and , and countless other lakes, creeks, and streams that make our region a paddler's paradise. The Oru had even set out on Lake Huron in daunting early spring conditions.

  • Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2026

    Hike into 2026 on a "New Year Wander" Trek January 3rd | Lake Erie Metropark    | 10 A.M.    while we have discounted guided hiking packages tha t can help with those resolutions, our friends at Lake TOMORROW, January 3rd , head over to Lake Erie Metropark for their aptly-named " New Year Wander " event The wildlife trek through the park's frozen marshes concludes at the Lake Erie Marshlands Museum. Keep your Head on a Swivel at HOOT-Fest January 17th   | Lake Erie Metropark    | 6:00 P.M.  

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