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Guided trip packages from Expedition Detroit. Guided hiking trip bundles exploring the best of Detroit's outdoors. Save money while hiking. GUIDED TRIP packages SAVE WHILE EXPLORING THE BEST OF DETROIT'S OUTDOORS Expedition Detroit's "Guided Trip Packages " go beyond curating perfect trips for every explorer. These packages provide massive savings on Detroit's top outdoor experiences. Explore on, Detroit - we can’t wait to see you out there. Family-Friendly Beginner Bundle: Trips for New Hikers $140 $ 140 +$4.99 Bundle Initiation Start your adventure into the world of hiking! These 5 family-friendly guided hikes at Belle Isle, Maybury, Proud Lake, Holly, and Highland State Parks explore the whole Detroit region. Valid for 3 months MEET YOUR OUTDOORS Guided day hiking package for new hikers of all ages Retail value of $245 Belle Isle, Maybury, Proud Lake, Holly, and Highland Parks BONUS! Bundle includes "Maybury Night Hike Safari" trip Top Rated Adventure Bundle: Detroit's Top Trails $165 $ 165 +$4.99 Bundle Initiation Explore the best adventures that the Detroit region has to offer! These 5 "fan favorite" trails at Brighton, Island Lake, Highland, and Pinckney State Parks capture the very best of Detroit hiking. Valid for 3 months START YOUR ADVENTURE Guided day hiking package selected for experienced hikers Retail value of $270 Brighton, Highland, Island Lake, and Pinckney State Parks BONUS! Bundle includes Maybury & Haven Hill Night Hikes Best Challenge Expert Bundle: Black Diamond Trails $180 $ 180 +$4.99 Bundle Initiation Looking for the ultimate challenge in Detroit's outdoors? Lace up your boots: this is the perfect bundle for you. Conquer the rigors of Pontiac Lake and Highland - PLUS all of our night hiking trips! Valid for 3 months EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE Guided day hiking package designed for advanced hikers Retail value of $290 Highland and Pontiac Lake State Recreation Areas BONUS! Includes ALL night hiking safari trips! YOUR OUTDOORS, YOUR WAY Choose your perfect EXPEDITION BUNDLE for exploring the best of Detroit's outdoors. Best Value Ultimate Flex Plan $60 $ 60 Every month +$4.99 Initiation Fee NEW! Special Expedition Detroit guided hiking package fine-tuned especially for our repeat guests. Subscribe ONCE and book TWO of ANY VARIETY of guided trips each month! Valid until canceled 7 day free trial START YOUR ADVENTURE Average savings of over 30% Includes "Featured Hikes," snowshoe treks, and night hikes One week free trial period Anytime cancellation FROM OUR GUESTS Expedition Detroit provided headlamps which really helped us feel safe in the dark. It was a great hike, we loved that we got to experience something new. island lake yellow Trail Hike Enjoyed the history and informative landmarks about the park. Dan was kind and prepared when my headlamp was not working. Maybury night hike safari I love hiking but it’s hard to explore trails alone when you don’t have enough experience, so having the option to have a guide and others with the same interest is what I’ve been looking for! brighton penosha trail hike Embarking on a night hike as a novice hiker in my 40s was initially daunting. Dan's encouragement and support were invaluable, leaving me feeling empowered and eager to explore further. Maybury night hike safarai WHY EXPLORE WITH US REFER AND EARN BOOK AN ADVENTURE

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

All the best outdoor recreation adventures and activities to help you plan & prepare for your Metro-Detroit trip. DESTINATIONS From campgrounds to trailheads, national parks to local gems, and ski resorts to kayak launches, explore the must-see destinations of the Detroit region. EXPLORE WITH US! Expedition Detroit proudly offers the largest variety of guided exploration opportunities in the Detroit region. Despite whether you're just starting your outdoor journey or are an accomplished recreationist looking for world-class experiences, we have the perfect hiking , backpacking , or trail running adventure waiting for you! BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE FEATURED DESTINATIONS #TRAILTUESDAY SERIES WEEKLY FEATURES ON THE 50 MOST POPULAR TRAILS WITHIN THE DETROIT REGION #TrailTuesday: Navigating Ortonville's Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loops Trail #TrailTuesday: Summiting Highland's Rugged Mt. Kanzer Trail #TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's NEW "Expedition Loop" #TrailTuesday: Cycling Novi's "Hidden Gem" ITC Corridor Trail #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Woods Creek Rustic Trail of Lower Huron Metropark #TrailTuesday: Exploring Brighton's Secluded Kahchin Trail #TrailTuesday: Livonia's Rotary Park Nature Preserve Trail Loop #TrailTuesday: Exploring Bald Mountain's Rugged Blue, White and Orange Loops #TrailTuesday: The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center's Hiking Loops in Troy #TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake Recreation Area's Hickory Ridge Trail #TrailTuesday: Kensington Metropark's Fox, Chicadee, and Wildwing Trail Loops #TrailTuesday: Belle Isle's Lighthouse and Blue Heron Lagoon Trail Discover Detroit's Best Fall Hike: Pinckney's Crooked Lake Trail #TrailTuesday: Maybury State Park's Mountain Bike Trail #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Seven Lakes Loop Trail #TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Proud Lake's Wild Northwestern Loops #TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake's Famous Yellow Trail Loop #TrailTuesday: Conquering the Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail Loop #TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Highland's Historic Haven Hill Loop Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 3: The Finale in Pinckney Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 1: Embracing Solitude #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Famous Penosha Trail in Brighton #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Wilderness Trail Loop in Holly #TrailTuesday: Braving Highland Recreation Area's A-B-C-D Loops #TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Maybury State Park Hiking Trail Loop #TrailTuesday: Point Pelee Marsh Boardwalk Trail #TrailTuesday: West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve Trail #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Newburgh Lakeview Trail in Livonia #TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's Figure 8 Loops #TrailTuesday: Exploring Novi Lakeshore Park's Multi-Trail EXPLORE NEW TRAILS TRAIL TOWN SPOTLIGHTS MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DETROIT REGION'S GREATEST GATEWAYS TO ADVENTURE Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dearborn, Michigan Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Brighton, Michigan Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Amherstburg, Ontario Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dexter, Michigan Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Northville, Michigan Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Milford, Michigan OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES MICHIGAN STATE PARKS Michigan's state parks and recreation areas offer beauty and adventure around every corner. While the state park network covers the entire state, there are 25 immaculate and accessible parks in the Detroit region. Click below to start your next state park adventure. Find State Parks SPOTLIGHT : HURON-CLINTON METROPARKS Located primarily along the Huron and Clinton Rivers, the Metropark system spans the Detroit metropolitan area and provides a natural oasis for more than 7 million visitors each year.* The Metroparks are open 365 days a year, providing residents endless opportunities to enjoy the full spectrum of Southeast Michigan’s four-season environment. *Data from The Huron-Clinton Metropark's Website. Park Maps Each Metropark has park-specific maps available. Park Maps Things To Do Exciting activities and events that each Metropark offers. Things To Do Learn More One region. Thirteen Metroparks. Endless experiences. Learn More WATER TRAILS The Detroit region is home to 8 distinct water trails, including the Detroit Heritage River Water Trail straddling an international border and the 104-mile Huron River National Water Trail. There's a lifetime of waterways to explore. Grab your paddle, we'll see you out there. Explore More

Detroit Michigan Hiking & Backpacking Trails - Adventure travel blog for the everyday explorer. HIKING AND BACKPACKING Believe the hype: Detroit is on track to become the international hiking capital of North America. From favorite short out-and-backs to multi-day backpacking treks, check back here regularly for hiking and backpacking route guides, gear reviews, trailside hacks, and everything in between. We can’t wait to see you out there. BOOK AN ADVENTURE Trailblaze Detroit: Weekend Getaway while Backpacking Metro Detroit Planning a trip to Detroit? Don't forget to pack your, well, pack! Join us on an epic backpacking adventure through the heart of Metro Detroit in this third installment of Trailblaze Detroit - a new adventure series from Visit Detroit and Expedition Detroit! "Okay. Here we go." Sunlight gently breaks through the thick canopy above as you take your first steps into the dense forest shrouding the Chief Pontiac Trail. Spring's fresh growth covers the forest floor, hiding coveted Dan Cooke Jun 25 8 min read 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! Dan Cooke Apr 7 9 min read Autumn Adventures: 5 Best Destinations for Fall Camping near Detroit Fall has FINALLY arrived in Southeast Michigan, and there's no better way to enjoy its vibrant colors and teeming wildlife than spending a night (or two) immersed in the season's glory. Don't miss the fleeting opportunity to experience these 5 best destinations for fall camping near Detroit - updated for FALL 2025 . "Blink and you'll miss it." While I'd be lying if I said that phrase doesn't trigger at least some degree of "FOMO" anxiety, I can't think of an instance where Dan Cooke Oct 7, 2025 6 min read Ghosts on the Trail: Famous Haunted Hikes throughout Metro Detroit This Halloween season, lace up your boots - and pack in some extra courage - for exploring these six notoriously haunted hikes in the Detroit region's most eery outdoor destinations - updated for October 2025! October in Michigan engages all of the senses. The warming smell of damp leaves in the morning sun. The vibrant sight of a maple in full regalia. The tangible crunch of a fallen leaf along your favorite trail. A fleeting glimpse of something moving through the evenin Dan Cooke Oct 3, 2025 10 min read Explore the 5 Most Popular Trails for Guided Hiking near Detroit - Fall 2025 Edition Welcome home, Detroit's outdoor community! Looking for new "Back-to-School Trails" to experience with the whole family? We've got you... Dan Cooke Sep 10, 2025 7 min read Detroit to the Dolomites: Key Takeaways from Hiking in the Italian Alps Buongiorno, Detroit! Team Expedition Detroit recently returned from hiking the famous "Alta Via 1" trail through the Italian Dolomites.... Dan Cooke Aug 29, 2025 12 min read A Hidden Treasure: Explore the Richardson Trail at Brighton Recreation Area Join us for a hike as we discover the Richardson Trail at Brighton Recreation Area! This lesser-known route travels through undisturbed forest and unique landscapes, providing a glimpse into Michigan's rich natural history. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for some peace and quiet, the Richardson Trail is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and inspired! The chirping of crickets and frogs echo through the woodland as I take my first few steps on the Richardson Bria Peterson Aug 26, 2025 5 min read Expedition Essentials: Hammock Camping Gear for Summer 2025 No tent, no problem! Here we provide our #ExpeditionEssentials on the best gear, health benefits, and opportunities in the Detroit region... Dan Cooke Jun 24, 2025 6 min read The 5 Summits: Conquering the Five Most Iconic Hilltops near Detroit No ropes, no worries. Live your next adventure in Metro Detroit exploring each of the "5 Summits" - Expedition Detroit's favorite destinations for hiking the five most iconic hilltops near Detroit! There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering. All the rest are merely games. Those aren't my words, although I appreciate the hot take. No; those were spoken (likely after a Papa Doble or two) by Ernest Hemingway, the renown American author whose appe Dan Cooke Apr 10, 2025 8 min read 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 6 min read 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 7 min read #TrailTuesday: Summiting Highland's Rugged Mt. Kanzer Trail Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition summits the heights of the Detroit region's resident "high lands" - the rugged Mt. Kanzer Trail of Highland State Recreation Area . Join us as we explore one of Southeast Michigan's most unknown and highest points! Why do we need trails? If you're as passionate about the outdoors as I am, that question may seem laughable on its face. Ridiculous even. A gut reaction like that is to be expected when trails have becom Dan Cooke Nov 26, 2024 10 min read The Potawatomi Trail: Rediscovering Detroit's First Backpacking Loop Sixty years of POTO! In honor of the Potawatomi Trail's anniversary, we retraced the bootprints and tire marks of generations of Detroit's greatest outdoor enthusiasts along one of our region's most beloved trails. "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." This quote from tennis player Arthur Ashe is beautiful in its simplicity and applicability. Whether you're building a business, strengthening a relationship, or just conjuring the motivation to get out of Dan Cooke Jun 20, 2024 12 min read 5 Amazing Ways Guided Hike Tours Elevate Your Outdoor Experience Looking to shake up your everyday life with new adventures - especially right here in Metro Detroit? Look no further - here are the amazing ways that a guided hike tour will elevate your outdoor experience! Claire was so nervous that she almost didn’t go. The butterflies crept up from her stomach and up into her throat. With a deep breath, she pushed herself out of the car and walked to the trailhead to meet the group. Claire had wanted to get into hiking and other “outdoo Expedition Detroit May 2, 2024 6 min read #TrailTuesday: Exploring Brighton's Secluded Kahchin Trail Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition treks across Brighton Recreation Area's "hiding in plain sight" gem: the Kahchin Trail . Join us as we explore deep into the heart of Brighton's woodlands along this short-but-sweet trail! Sometimes I dread Saturday mornings. That may read as blasphemous or ludicrous on face value. Allow me to elaborate. On a rainy weekday, most adults have their schedule more or less locked in for the day. They wake up, shower, head to Dan Cooke Mar 12, 2024 8 min read Hike Further, Live Longer: The Medical Benefits of Hiking Detroit’s Trails Written by Dr. Eric Reilly, here we thoroughly examine one of the most pressing health risks in the Detroit region - chronic physical inactivity - and the profound medical benefits of hiking your favorite trails! This Halloween, I wanted to share a true tale of terror that haunts the Detroit area’s medical community . A silent killer that moves undetected through each of its neighborhoods. A verifiable infliction that thrives within its host for years before it rears its ugl Eric Reilly, DO Oct 31, 2023 6 min read Meet Rucking: The Perfect Trail Sport for Offseason Recreation Born out of military boot camp training, the physical and mental benefits of "Rucking" is taking the recreational community by storm!... Dan Cooke Oct 20, 2023 7 min read The Best Fall Hikes near Detroit for Experiencing Peak Colors Don't let the heat fool you - October's cooler temperatures are coming, along with the vibrant foliage that will decorate our parks, trails, and waterways! Updated for Fall 2025, here are Expedition Detroit's 5 best fall hikes for experiencing peak colors this season. Happy hiking! Fellow trail enthusiasts and fall foliage aficionados, we have incredible news for you. In the words of the great Rafiki: "It is time." Well...it is almost time. While the original predictions for Dan Cooke Oct 6, 2023 4 min read 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 you should lace up trail running shoes or hiking boots for your next adventure. #ExpeditionEssentials "This feels heavy." I said those words audibly at approximately 10:40 P.M. and 8ish miles into my thru-hike of the Chief Pontiac Trail . For anyone who has backpacked with me in the past, those words may come as a surprise. To this day, my Dan Cooke Aug 16, 2023 6 min read Explore these 10 National Parks near Detroit this Summer Still looking to embark on an epic summer road trip? Look no further - these 10 national parks near Detroit provide idyllic outdoor destinations to satisfy your regional wanderlust. Hint: don't forget your passport! We have a confession to make: the Expedition Detroit team was largely not in the Detroit area last week. As our social media following is already well-aware, we spent last week on a road trip back to Detroit from Bozeman, Montana. A multi-day adventure spent explo Dan Cooke Jul 31, 2023 7 min read Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. II: Proud Lake to Kensington Along the banks of the Huron River and through the towering pines of Proud Lake, we retraced the generational footsteps of one of the Detroit region's oldest backpacking routes: the Chief Pontiac Trail. Join us on this concluding Part 2 of this series that follows this classic Michigan hiking trail from Proud Lake to Kensington Metropark! Pro tip: try to get more than 3 hours of recovery sleep in the middle of a ~20 mile thru-hike. The key word there is "try." Two of our more Dan Cooke Jul 20, 2023 8 min read (Un)Happy Campers: Five Guaranteed Ways to Piss Off a Campground Based on a recent personal tale of woe, here are five key takeaways from one particular couple's masterclass on how to turn hundreds of... Dan Cooke Jul 14, 2023 7 min read Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. I: Highland to Proud Lake From the heights of Mt. Omich to the lowlands of the Huron River, we retraced the generational footsteps of one of the Detroit region's oldest backpacking routes: the Chief Pontiac Trail. Join us on Part 1 of this series as we traverse this classic Michigan hiking trail from Highland to Proud Lake! "There's no way that it was like this in the 1950s." I say those words audibly to myself as yet another set of headlights blind me along Wixom Trail. It's just past 10 p.m., and I' Dan Cooke Jul 13, 2023 11 min read The Detroit Mountains: Exploring the Jackson Interlobate Range Home of the Detroit region's best mountain biking trails, ski runs, backpacking ridges, and hiking gems, this article explores the past and present of the "Detroit Mountains"- southeast Michigan's glacial Jackson Interlobate Range. Growing up, I liked reading maps. We're talking battlefield maps, geographic encyclopedias - even fake maps from fictional worlds like Middle Earth, Kanto/Johto, and Narnia. Yes, I'm also the geography nerd on my local bar trivia team, and we've go Dan Cooke Jun 27, 2023 7 min read Explore Michigan Backpacking with Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear In a world where ounces equal pounds - and pounds equal pain - here's why you should treat yourself for peak hiking season this summer with CTUG's Michigan-made ultralight gear! #ExpeditionPartner "Yeah man, your kit is definitely looking a bit heavy." Those were extremely generous words from Austin Gongos , cofounder and one of the "Main Dirtbags" of U.P.-based Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear ("CTUG") . We first connected literally days after I completed a thru-backpacking t Dan Cooke Jun 16, 2023 5 min read 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 across ELEVEN Michigan state parks near Detroit! Learn more about our trips - and how to book your next local adventure - here. "When are you guys going to start leading guided trips?" If we had a nickel for every time that we've heard that question, well, let's just say that business would be booming. Since the launch of Expedition Detroit Dan Cooke Jun 13, 2023 6 min read #TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Proud Lake's Wild Northwestern Loops Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores two of the most controversial, diverse, beautiful, and fun trails... Dan Cooke Jun 6, 2023 8 min read Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 3: The Finale in Pinckney In honor of Earth Week, we embraced the challenge of thru-hiking the Detroit's region's most rigorous backpacking route: the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail. This third and final installation of our Waterloo-Pinckney Trail series covers the entirety of the Pinckney section of the trail - 14 miles of challenges, triumphs, pain, and euphoria. "Hey Pops - it's gonna be another hour or so...sorry. Today's been a wild card." Those were probably the last words that my jet-lagged father wan Dan Cooke May 9, 2023 9 min read Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 2: Crossing the Highlands In honor of Earth Week, we embraced the challenge of thru-hiking the Detroit's region's most rigorous backpacking route: the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail. This second installment of our series on the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail traverses the most strenuous terrain of the entire journey - as well as discovering welcomed surprises to ease the "Survival Day." Rainstorms while camping: possibly the greatest paradox in the backpacking experience. On one hand, you'll never find a better "wh Dan Cooke May 2, 2023 7 min read Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 1: Embracing Solitude In honor of Earth Week, we embraced the challenge of thru-hiking the Detroit's region's most rigorous backpacking route: the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail. This first installment of our 3 part series on the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail highlights the trail's initial physical and psychological impressions - especially on solo hikers. Every journey has its beginning, and this 38-mile one started in a basement. Next to a gas-lit fireplace. My parents' basement fireplace to be exact, during Dan Cooke Apr 26, 2023 9 min read #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Famous Penosha Trail in Brighton Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition treks across one of the Detroit region's most beloved trails - if not THE most beloved trail - Brighton Recreation Area's Penosha Trail. Join us as we rediscover this iconic trail. "Pace yourself, Lucy - the climb is coming." My trail pup pauses for a second to look at me, confused why I'm slowing down our pace as we're hiking through a rolling, mature oak forest. We are roughly two miles in at this point, and she's clear Dan Cooke Apr 18, 2023 8 min read Top Five Outdoor Destinations near Detroit: Spring 2023 Edition Brace yourself - the super bloom is coming! As spring continues to gradually reclaim its domain over Detroit's revitalized environment, here are the "Top 5 Outdoor Destinations" for experiencing the best days of the season. Wildflowers. Morels. Wetlands. Turkeys. And trails. Lots and lots of trails. When we think of spring in the Detroit region , that list forms the crème de la crème of our seasonal outdoor highlights. Regardless of whether you're heading into the trails to Dan Cooke Apr 10, 2023 7 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: 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 Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Amherstburg, Ontario After a brief hiatus, our #TrailTownSpotlight series is back! This edition crosses the border to explore the outdoor gems of Amherstburg, Ontario - possibly the single most historic recreational trail town in the Great Lakes region. All roads lead to Amherstburg, Ontario. Or at least that's our lingering sentiment after researching the Detroit region's outdoors over the past several months. Allow us to explain. Our first encounter with colonial Amherstburg dates back to our a Dan Cooke Mar 20, 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: Point Pelee Marsh Boardwalk Trail Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores the Detroit region's sole "Top 50" trail that's south of the... Dan Cooke Feb 14, 2023 6 min read #TrailTuesday: West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve Trail Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores the highland loops of the West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve, a forested oasis amidst the abundant lakes of West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. "Hey Dan, have you ever explored the West Bloomfield Nature Preserve?" This question from my uncle at first seemed to spring out of left field, but I've come to accept that wearing any Expedition Detroit merch now constitutes a public invitation for any and all Dan Cooke Feb 7, 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 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 #TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's Figure 8 Loops Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition criss-crosses the Huron River on Proud Lake State Recreation Area's Marsh,... Dan Cooke Jan 24, 2023 5 min read Blood on the Ice: Remembering the Battle of River Raisin Two hundred and ten years ago today, the bloodiest battle ever fought on Michigan soil came to a close, resulting in the United States'... Dan Cooke Jan 22, 2023 10 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 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 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 RECENT ARTICLES

Learn how to become an outdoor advocate and help protect, respect, and conserve the beautiful Metro-Detroit area. IMPACT Expedition Detroit is here to help you explore the outdoors sustainably every time you go on an adventure. Together we can protect the natural beauty that surrounds us. Advocate Volunteer RECENT IMPACT ARTICLES Albino Deer Crash Renews Debate over Michigan’s Growing Deer Population Metro Detroit just lost a rare albino deer - once the obsession of ancient mythology - to a very modern problem plaguing southern Michigan's outdoors. With Michigan's recent adoption of the "One Buck Rule," conservationists aim to keep such natural treasures out of the roads and back in the woods. On Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, the Detroit region lost an outdoor legend. A rare albino deer was struck and killed in the midst of a Farmington Hills, Michigan traffic crash that sparke Eric Reilly, DO May 17 3 min read 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 you to explore the recreational wonder of the Humbug Marsh Unit within the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge! " Just one more meeting to go, then it's all ours. " Those words presumably echoed around a commercial real estate developer's head as they exited their vehicle on a cold, rain-drenched September morning in 1998. That same developer had spent months - no, pot Dan Cooke Sep 17, 2025 9 min read The Ultimate Michigan Hunting Cheatsheet - Fall 2025 Edition Fall means primetime in Detroit's outdoors - especially for the Michigan hunting community ready for crisp mornings and cool evenings in... Dan Cooke Sep 5, 2025 7 min read

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 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

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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. Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout September 2026 Summer vacations may have ended, but Detroit's primetime outdoor events season is just kicking off! Here are September's "Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit" that are coming down the pipeline this month. Ladies and gentlemen, start your recreational engines: the "Ber" months have FINALLY arrived back to Detroit! In full transparency, Team Expedition Detroit has had the month of September circled on our calendars since May. According to 4 years of our engagement data analyti Dan Cooke Aug 27 Adventure Awaits: The 5 Best "Trail Challenges" near Detroit for Summer 2026 Summer is alive and well throughout Metro Detroit, buzzing with the excitement of SEVERAL season-long adventures! Ready to kick off your next local expedition? Check out these "5 Best Trail Challenges" near Detroit for Summer 2026! Spending a Detroit summer outdoors truly doesn't require any extra incentives. Our pleasantly warm temperatures, refreshing lakes and rivers, wide open campgrounds, and thousands of miles of trails make opting outside an easy decision. So...if you' Dan Cooke Jul 10 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 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 -... 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It was early March in northern Arizona, and my Dan Cooke Jan 27 10 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 Expedition Essentials: Hammock Camping Gear for Summer 2025 No tent, no problem! Here we provide our #ExpeditionEssentials on the best gear, health benefits, and opportunities in the Detroit region... Dan Cooke Jun 24, 2025 6 min read Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Gravel Biking Near Detroit Gravel biking is taking the recreational world by storm - especially right here in the Great Lakes region. New to gravel biking? We've got you covered with our #ExpeditionEssentials ultimate guide to the best gear and trail destinations for gravel biking near Detroit! Photo courtesy of Coast to Coast – Gravel Grinder Go pound sand, pickleball : there's a new king on the recreational throne. I was actively jotting down notes at the Michigan Outdoor Summit last fall during a s Dan Cooke Apr 21, 2025 9 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 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 What We're Wearing: Expedition Detroit's Top Outdoor Gear Picks for June 2024 Introducing Expedition Detroit's new #WhatWereWearing series on our favorite outdoor gear for each month! From sport-specific to everyday fits, this series will cover the actual clothing, gadgets, equipment, and other gear that you'll see us wearing in the field. "If I wear it, then I own it." For the life of me I can’t remember who said this quote. Might have been as happenstance as eavesdropping on a conversation during a typical corporate networking session. But it left Dan Cooke Jun 24, 2024 10 min read Meet Rucking: The Perfect Trail Sport for Offseason Recreation Born out of military boot camp training, the physical and mental benefits of "Rucking" is taking the recreational community by storm!... Dan Cooke Oct 20, 2023 7 min read 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 you should lace up trail running shoes or hiking boots for your next adventure. #ExpeditionEssentials "This feels heavy." I said those words audibly at approximately 10:40 P.M. and 8ish miles into my thru-hike of the Chief Pontiac Trail . For anyone who has backpacked with me in the past, those words may come as a surprise. 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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 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 RECENT GEAR ARTICLES PREPARE FOR YOUR ADVENTURES How can you best prepare for your next adventure? Visit these featured stores to check out all the latest gear. Blue Birch Outfitters Located in Milford, Michigan VISIT NOW Backcountry Online hub for recreational gear VISIT NOW Patagonia Global Outdoor Outfitter VISIT NOW FIND MORE GEAR