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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. 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 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 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... Dan Cooke Apr 3, 2025 8 min read Top 8 Outdoor Events near Detroit - March 2025 Edition Welcome to March : the epitome of "shoulder season" recreation where days can start with a morning cycle and finish with powder skiing.... Dan Cooke Mar 7, 2025 7 min read 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... Dan Cooke Mar 6, 2025 5 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 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 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... Dan Cooke Jun 24, 2024 10 min read Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout June 2024 Brace yourselves...SUMMER IN DETROIT IS BACK!! With the floodgates wide open for amazing outdoor experiences this June, we have nailed... Dan Cooke Jun 4, 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... Dan Cooke Oct 13, 2023 5 min read The Metroparks Trail Challenge: Exploring 13 Trails in 13 Days This summer, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks launched their inaugural Metroparks Trail Challenge: completing 13 "challenge trails" across... Dan Cooke Aug 21, 2023 8 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... Dan Cooke Aug 16, 2023 6 min read #TrailTuesday: Maybury State Park's Mountain Bike Trail Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores one of the Detroit region's most beloved MTB routes and trail running... Dan Cooke Aug 1, 2023 8 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... Dan Cooke Jun 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,... Dan Cooke May 26, 2023 8 min read The 5 Best Adventure Challenges to Conquer over Summer 2023 The trees may still be blooming, but Detroit's primetime summer adventure season is just around the corner! As you finish planning which... Dan Cooke May 12, 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 Sep 30, 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 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 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 3 days ago 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 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 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 5 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 board Dan Cooke Dec 4, 2025 8 min read 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 9 min read 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 FALL 2025. 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 Dan Cooke Nov 4, 2025 6 min read 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... Dan Cooke Mar 6, 2025 5 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:... 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 Experience these 5 Premiere Ski Resorts near Detroit this March Detroit's snow may have disappeared this month, but don't worry - ski season isn't over yet! Fortunately there are plenty of premiere... 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... 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 RECENT ARTICLES

Expedition Detroit is an outdoor recreation media company focused exclusively on outdoor experiences within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. WHY EXPLORE WITH US? YOUR RECREATION TIME I S SACRED. We know that you each hour spent on the trail is earned, not given. Here at Expedition Detroit , we aim to reward your hard work with world-class hiking , snowshoeing , backpacking , and trail running adventures led by experienced and passionate guides. OUR EXPERIENCE At our core, each of our guides are local outdoor enthusiasts that have dedicated years of their life t o developing skills in the outdoors. From backcountry trips up north, out west, or around the world, to knowing our state parks like the back of their hands, our guides have the outd oor experience to successfully and safely guide you along each of our featured trails. OUR QUALIFICATIONS Each guide hired by Expedition Detroit has obtained the requisite experience and certifications to professionally, safely, and ethically lead guided trips. Our qualifications include Wilderness First Aid certification, Leave No Trace Awareness certification, outdoor wilderness education , adherence to a Michigan DNR-approved safety plan , and activity-specific accolades . OUR PASSION Adventuring with a local guide means embarking on a journey led by an outdoor enthusiast with an undying passion for the Detroit region's outdoors. Our guides have experienced the transformative power of our great outdoors - the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits obtained only by time spent in nature - and they can't wait to share their local knowledge and passion with you. OUR MISSION The core belief of Expedition Detroit is that our region is a world-class outdoor destination worth exploring, celebrating, and protecting. The entirety of our operations - from our online store to media marketing and now guided services - are aligned with that mission. We are honored to partner with the Michigan DNR as a featured retailer and largest commercial guiding provider in the Detroit region . BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE

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Expedition Detroit is an outdoor recreation media company focused exclusively on outdoor experiences within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. PARTNER WITH The Expedition Detroit Team works alongside like-minded individuals, influencers, companies, and organizations whose operations create value for Detroit's outdoor industry. LOOKING TO REACH DETROIT'S OUTDOOR COMMUNITY? Awesome - you're at the right place. Our innovative multi-media platform broadcasts the outdoor industry's leading products, services, and nonprofit values. We proudly feature our partners' gear, operations, and advocacy opportunities within our publications. Contact us today to learn more about our custom packages for marketing and promoting your enterprise! LET'S CONNECT OUR PARTNERS Expedition Detroit is proud to partner with the following leading brands in the outdoor industry JOIN OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM Earn commissions from promoting Expedition Detroit guided trips and store products!

Expedition Detroit is an outdoor recreation media company focused exclusively on outdoor experiences within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. PREMIUM EXPERIENCES Expedition Detroit is proud to partner with Viator, Tripadvisor, River's Edge Brewing Co., and other national and regional vendors in offering these premium outdoor adventures throughout Metro Detroit. MORE PREMIUM TRIPS

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 wanted 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 Bria Sheffer 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. briasheffer@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 Holly Laginess Marketing Specialist Holly is a digital storyteller with experience in travel, sports, and start ups. When Dan introduced the ideas behind Expedition Detroit, she was captivated by it. She is proud to be a part of a team that is focused on inspiring others to explore and experience the greater Detroit area. When Holly isn't in the office working her nine to five, you can find her on the golf course or walking a trail at Kensington Metropark. info@expeditiondetroit.com

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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 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... 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 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

Expedition Detroit is an outdoor recreation media company focused exclusively on outdoor experiences within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. Here is how the media is covering our place in Detroit's outdoors. IN THE MEDIA Detroit's world-class outdoors are making international headlines. A few media outlets have noticed our part in that story. Tune in to TRAILBLAZE DETROIT Expedition Detroit is proud to partner with Visit Detroit on a new adventure travel series focused on outdoor experiences across Metro Detroit! LEARN MORE NEWS FEATURES Fresh off the press. Visit Detroit Launches Adventure Series 105.1 The Bounce November 24, 2025 CHECK IT OUT Meeting People Where They're At The Tree Line - Heart of the Lakes April 2025 CHECK IT OUT Hit the Trails with Expedition Detroit Michigan Blue Magazine Fall 2024 Issue CHECK IT OUT It's Never Too Late to Start An Endurance Sport - Or Change it Up Fast Talk Laboratories August 22, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Guided Night Hikes Feature Update All Outdoors Update July 24, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Wild Walk: A Guided Hike with Expedition Detroit Troy City Lifestyle July 2024 Issue CHECK IT OUT The Rise of the Adventure Athlete Fast Talk Laboratories April 6, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Michigan Sees Another Year of Double-Digit Growth for Outdoor Industry Bridge Michigan November 21, 2023 CHECK IT OUT Igniting Passion and Purpose The Tree Line - Heart of the Lakes October 2023 CHECK IT OUT Let's Explore Metro Detroit The Log - Motor City Axe April 27, 2023 CHECK IT OUT PODCAST APPEARANCES We like to talk sometimes too. LET'S CONNECT